Chinese Mainland Warns Over Japan’s Security Document Revisions
Chinese mainland spokesperson Mao Ning warns Japan’s plan to revise three national security documents this year could accelerate remilitarization, urging global vigilance.
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Enshrined Sinners: Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine and the Unquiet Past
A new documentary examines Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine and its enshrinement of convicted Class-A war criminals, probing the line between justice and remembrance.
Red Lines & Rising Provocations: Japan’s ‘Taiwan Contingency’ Challenge
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s ‘Taiwan contingency’ remark has shaken East Asia’s peace framework. We break down the post-war legal rules that shaped regional stability.
China Blasts Japanese Official’s Call for Nuclear Weapons
China’s foreign ministry urged global opposition to a senior Japanese official’s call for nuclear weapons, sparking regional criticism and raising security concerns.
10,000 Years of East Asian Cattle DNA Reveal Ancient Silk Road Exchanges
A new study maps 10,000 years of East Asian cattle genetics, uncovering prehistoric ties along Silk Road routes and deep cultural exchanges between East and West.
Chinese Mainland Questions Japan’s Okinawa Radar Deal
The Chinese mainland’s Foreign Ministry challenges Japan’s new mobile radar deal in Okinawa, accusing Tokyo of stirring tensions to justify a military buildup.
The Chinese Mainland Says Japan’s Reaction to China-Russia Air Patrol Is Overblown
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said there’s ‘no need to be so nervous and dramatic’ about the 10th Chinese mainland–Russian air patrol, rejecting Japan’s concerns.
Asia News Wrap: East Asia Celebrates Lunar New Year and More
Catch up on Asia’s top stories this week, including the vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations across East Asia.
📚💰 From Confucius to Commerce: Ancient Wisdom Guiding Today’s Businesses
Discover how Confucian principles like “li” influence modern business practices! From China to Japan, ancient wisdom meets commerce in Eiichi Shibusawa’s “The Analects and the Abacus.”
🚀 Tensions Rise: DPRK Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Eastern Waters
The DPRK fired an unidentified ballistic missile toward eastern waters, says the ROK’s military. Details are still emerging as tensions rise in East Asia. 🚀🌊