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Japanese Emperor Naruhito meets Mongolian president to boost ties
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
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Central Asia: Caught in the Crossfire
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 8, 2025
In a world of unraveling alliances and multiplying crises, Central Asia is quietly finding its voice. The five republics of the region—Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan—have increasingly pursued a strategy of...
Will more pandas boost China-Japan ties amid US tariff anxiety?
South China Morning Post
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July 8, 2025
Panda diplomacy is back in play as Japan seeks to charm visiting Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng with hopes of securing one or two of the endangered bears on loan. The gesture could help soothe bilateral ties and signal regional unity amid growing...
Japan's Prime Minister Criticizes Trump's Tariff Decision: Shigeru Ishiba Calls Move 'Truly Regrettable'
Benzinga
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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has voiced his dissatisfaction with the U.S. decision to impose a 25% tariff on Japanese imports, a move initiated by President Donald Trump. What Happened: Ishiba expressed disappointment over U.S. President...
Korea vows to speed up trade negotiations with US with extension of tariff pause
The Korea Times
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July 8, 2025
Korea vowed Tuesday to speed up tariff negotiations with the United States to strike a "mutually beneficial" deal as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff letters pushed back the deadline for negotiations. "With the letter, the government views the...
Korea's exports may face sharp decline in second half of the year due to US tariffs: expert
The Korea Times
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July 8, 2025
Korea may face a substantial decline in exports of key products in the second half of the year if U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed reciprocal tariff policy goes into effect as planned, a trade expert predicted Tuesday. "If the tariff policy...
Japanese government quells Australia’s concern over frigate delivery timeline
Sky News Australia
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July 8, 2025
Japan's Defence Minister has given the Australian government a public nudge as it seeks to sell Australia the benefits of a fleet of its frigates. Japan is worried that conflict in the region could lead to it losing access to its minerals and...
China warns tourists of bad weather after bus crash in New Zealand
CGTN
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China's Consulate-General in Christchurch alerted Chinese tourists to traffic safety after a tour bus carrying Chinese nationals crashed on a Southland highway due to bad weather. Many people were injured after a bus carrying a Chinese tour group...
China urges international community to boost support for Afghanistan
China Daily
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China's envoy to the United Nations on Monday called on the international community to increase humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and refrain from politicizing aid, warning that millions of Afghans remain at risk amid severe funding...
Japan PM Ishiba calls Trump's tariff decision 'truly regrettable'
The Mainichi
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July 8, 2025
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a press conference at his office in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2024. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25...
Korea should adopt balanced approach for senior reemployment: Robert Walters
The Korea Times
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July 8, 2025
Korea should introduce a more balanced approach to senior reemployment, as their insight and experience can be of significant help in educating a younger workforce and boosting the economy, said Choi Jun-won, country manager of Robert Walters...
China is moving into the Middle East, expanding its empire and providing solutions for Libya’s economy
Natural News
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July 7, 2025
China is moving into the Middle East, expanding its empire and providing solutions for Libya’s economy While Western nations wage endless wars and push divisive ideologies, China is making calculated, strategic moves to secure its dominance over...
Chinese premier urges developed countries to meet commitment on tackling climate change
Mangalorean
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July 8, 2025
Chinese premier urges developed countries to meet commitment on tackling climate change Rio de Janeiro: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged the developed countries to meet their climate commitments on financing, technology transfer and other areas....
China’s theme park boom drives tourism growth and investment
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 7, 2025
China’s booming theme park sector, led by LEGOLAND Shanghai, reflects rising tourism demand, domestic travel growth, and strategic investment trends. China’s cultural and tourism sectors are experiencing strong growth, with the opening of LEGOLAND...
Japan’s early June exports rise slightly ahead of higher tariffs
CNBC-TV18
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July 8, 2025
Japan’s exports edged up in the first 20 days of June ahead of the Trump administration’s scheduled imposition of higher tariffs as US policy continues to impact trade flows. Exports measured by value gained 0.7% from the same period a year...
China’s tourism revival: Visa-free entry to over 70 countries fuels foreign arrivals
The Times of India
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China's expanded visa-free policy, now encompassing 74 countries, has spurred a significant surge in foreign arrivals, more than doubling to over 20 million in 2024. This initiative, aimed at boosting tourism and the economy, has led to increased...
China’s sea-skimming ‘monster’ surfaces with stealth – and doubts
Asia Times
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July 8, 2025
China’s “Bohai Sea Monster” just surfaced – an experimental sea-skimming aircraft that blurs the line between ship and plane, promising stealthy speed but raising strategic questions. This month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that the first full...
China Airlines taps GE Aerospace for GE9X MRO services
FlightGlobal
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China Airlines has signed a multi-year agreement with GE Aerospace for MRO services of the latter’s GE9X engines. The engines will power the Taiwanese carrier’s fleet of 14 Boeing 777X aircraft, which it has on order. China Airlines in March...
Japanese imperial couple attend welcome ceremony in Mongolia
Kyodo News+
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July 8, 2025
ULAANBAATAR - Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a welcome reception in the Mongolian capital on Tuesday in the first state visit to the country by a Japanese emperor. The couple's eight-day trip through July 13 is meant to...
China approves Simcere’s suvemcitug for ovarian cancer
BioWorld
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July 7, 2025
China’s National Medical Products Administration gave the green light to Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.’s Enzeshu (suvemcitug) for treating recurrent ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer in combination with...