China rocket recovery test succeeds with net-like system off Hainan on July 10, 2026 China rocket recovery test succeeds off Hainan on July 10, 2026, using a net-like system to …
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South China Sea 2016 ruling reaffirms legal force despite Beijing actions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Challenge to Arbitration: Philippines’ Counsel Says Ruling Still Binding on South China Sea On the 10th anniversary of the 2016 tribunal, Philippines lead counsel Paul Reichler said the South …
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China vehicle exports offset slowing domestic demand as experts warn of volatility
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina EV exports surge offsets weak domestic demand, automakers pivot abroad China EV exports are rising rapidly as domestic sales slow, with manufacturers shifting production and sales strategies to overseas …
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Japanese companies on alert after China detains employees over rare-earth exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-China tensions escalate as two Fuji Electric employees detained over rare-earth export rules Two Fuji Electric employees have been detained in China on suspicion of violating rare-earth export controls, and …
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Gao Shanwen Dies at 55, Outspoken Economist Who Challenged China’s GDP Figures Gao Shanwen, a prominent Chinese economist known for questioning official GDP data, has died at 55 after a …
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China launches nuclear-capable missile into South Pacific, regional leaders decry breach
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPacific Nations Condemn China Missile Test in the South Pacific Pacific leaders denounce China missile test in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone on June 6, 2026, prompting calls for stronger …
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U.S. and China seek AI governance common ground at Geneva talks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. and China Search for Common Ground on AI Governance at Geneva Conference U.S. and China meet in Geneva to seek agreement on AI governance amid different domestic rules, aiming …
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Bangladesh signs China deal for Mongla economic zone, India warns of surveillance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh-China Pact to Develop Mongla Port Economic Zone Stokes Security Concerns in India Bangladesh’s agreement with a Chinese engineering firm to develop the Mongla Port economic zone has prompted alarm …
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Toyota China sales fall 17% in H1 amid EV shift, high oil prices
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota China sales fall 17% in H1 as buyers pivot to EVs amid high oil prices Toyota China sales dropped 17% year-on-year in January–June as consumers pivot toward EVs and …
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China orders state takeover of Hubei private lender underscoring banking system pressures
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiState-directed takeover of Wuhan Z‑Bank underscores strains in China’s regional banking sector State-directed takeover of Wuhan Z‑Bank on July 3, 2026 by China’s financial regulator highlights pressure on small private …