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MILITARYJul 13Japan ‘may have greater destructive potential in South China Sea than the US’A prominent Chinese maritime analyst has sounded the alarm over Japan’s increasing military presence in the South China Sea, warning it has a “destructive potential” that could ultimately surpass that of the United States. Speaking on Monday at a round table event in Hong Kong discussing security in the region, Wu Shicun, the founding president of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said “unilateral infringements” in the disputed waters were becoming “normalised”. He told the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 13Japan says must better combat foreign spies on its soilbssnews.net · Bangladesh
SCI & TECHJul 13Japan startup SkyDrive showcases high-speed 'flying car' demo in YamaguchiJapanese startup SkyDrive Inc. conducted high-speed demonstration flights of its "flying car" on Monday at a test site in Yamaguchi, western Japan. The demo was designed to simulate…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 13China claims governance in South China Sea never ceased ; summons Japanese envoy after 14 nations reaffirm 2016 arbitral rulinganinews.in · India
SCI & TECHJul 13Big Brother or big help? Japan trials AI facial recognition cameras to find missing peopleA Tokyo ward has installed outdoor AI cameras with facial recognition capabilities to help locate missing children and elderly people, a move aimed at improving public safety but also raising privacy concerns in Japan. Arakawa ward installed 33 artificial intelligence-equipped security cameras on pylons along the main street and elsewhere near the JR Nippori Station in April to test whether the technology could speed up searches for missing persons. The busy area around the station is frequented...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 13Japan’s pet care industry booms as ‘fur babies’ outnumber infantsJapanese baby product manufacturers turn their attention to the pet market amid collapsing birthrate.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHJul 13Japanese Astronomical Society ex-president Shigeru Ida joins China’s Westlake UniversityThe universe teems with planets, yet their origins and evolution remain among science’s most enduring mysteries. Theoretical astrophysicist Shigeru Ida of the Institute of Science Tokyo has spent more than four decades in this field – and is now bringing his expertise to China. Ida, a former president of the Astronomical Society of Japan, has led the Japanese Society for Origins of Life and Astrobiology since 2025, and is widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential planetary...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 12Japan wartime atrocities that still haunt the Asia - PacificThis article discusses historical wartime atrocities committed by Japan and their lasting impact on the Asia-Pacific region. It focuses on the ongoing legacy of past conflicts.malawi24.com · Malawi
POLITICSJul 12China strongly deplores Japanese FM statement on South China SeaChina has strongly condemned a statement made by the Japanese Foreign Minister regarding the South China Sea.japanherald.com · Japan
WORLDJul 12Marlins draft Japanese slugger Sasaki, who now faces MLB decisionThe Miami Marlins selected Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday, leaving the former high school phenomenon with career…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 12Prince Mired receives Saudi , Turkish , Japanese ambassadors at HCDSPrince Mired held meetings with the ambassadors from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Japan at HCDS. This represents routine diplomatic engagements between these nations.jordantimes.com · Jordan
CONFLICTJul 12Update : China strongly deplores Japanese FM statement on South China Sea : spokespersonChina has strongly condemned a statement made by the Japanese Foreign Minister regarding the South China Sea, according to a spokesperson. This indicates rising diplomatic tensions concerning the disputed region.shanghainews.net · China
BUSINESSJul 12Japan summer outbound travel to fall 9 % on weak yen , 1st post - COVID dropJapan's summer outbound travel is projected to fall by 9% due to a weak yen, marking the first decline since the post-COVID period. This trend indicates economic challenges impacting the tourism sector.english.kyodonews.net · Japan
BUSINESSJul 12Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term droppingThese days, Japan is more popular than ever with international tourists, and that trend doesn’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon. However, the recently released results of…Japan Today
BUSINESSJul 12Gov't urges use of rice flour amid slump in consumption of Japan stapleWith the decline of rice consumption in Japan, the farm ministry is encouraging the use of rice flour to make sweets as a way of expanding how the…Japan Today
SCI & TECHJul 12Nasa knows how to deflect an asteroid. Can Japan’s Hayabusa2 pull it off?Japan’s Hayabusa2 fly-by of Torifune marks a leap in asteroid defence, showcasing the country’s growing space prowess and “goodwill science” role vital for protecting Earth from cosmic threats. The space probe, named after the Peregrine falcon in Japanese, successfully flew within 800 metres (0.5 miles) of the asteroid, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said on July 5. JAXA said Hayabusa2 performed as expected and responded to all instructions from land-based mission control, about...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 12Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending themJapan has found a new export industry and it doesn’t come off an assembly line. It arrives by plane, spends freely and is, increasingly, what Tokyo is banking its economic future on. Last year, 42.7 million foreign visitors arrived in the country, a record that shattered the previous year’s high by nearly 16 per cent. Now Tokyo wants to turn that surge into something more lasting: a permanent pillar of growth to rival, or even outlast, the industries that built modern Japan. To achieve that...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 11Zelensky Eyes Japan Mitsubishi For Patriot Help As Production Could Take Until 2027President Zelensky is reportedly looking to Japan's Mitsubishi for assistance with Patriot missile production, which could extend until 2027. This indicates a long-term need for military aid in Ukraine's defense efforts.hngn.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 11Typhoon Bavi hits China after battering Taiwan, JapanDW News [en]
WORLDJul 11Photos from Ireland vs Japan Nations Championships in Newcastle | Dungog ChronicleThis article features photographs from the Nations Championships match between Ireland and Japan held in Newcastle. It provides visual coverage of a sporting event.dungogchronicle.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 11Spore international school sparks Japan immigration debateAn international school in Singapore has reportedly initiated a debate regarding immigration in Japan. This indicates a discussion about immigration policy sparked by an external event.straitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 11New Economic Focus on Northeast in India - Japan PartnershipA new economic focus on India's Northeast region is emerging within the India-Japan partnership. This signifies a strategic economic collaboration between the two countries.theshillongtimes.com · India
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 11Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, Japan and China face disruption after 17 killed in PhilippinesDW News [en]
SCI & TECHJul 11Japan tests reusable rocket prototype RV-X to reduce costsJapan's space agency tested a prototype of a reusable rocket in Akita Prefecture in the country's northeast on Saturday, paving the way for cutting the costs of future…Japan Today