23 h. ago China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance to Beijing: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s ultra-hot heat pump breakthrough paves way for melting ore with sunlight For over a century, the dream of efficiently concentrating low-grade heat into high-temperature industrial energy has been constrained by a stubborn...

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3 d. ago Japan spelled out its stance on Taiwan. It’s what Tokyo didn’t say that angers Beijing

China has accused Japan of attempting to “mislead the public and hope that somehow the issue would resolve itself” after its foreign minister selectively quoted its position on Taiwan from a joint communique that was the foundation of establishing their diplomatic ties in 1972. During a parliamentary session on Monday, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi repeated Tokyo’s position on Taiwan as stated in the document that established and normalised ties with Beijing, although he did not read out...

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3 d. ago Japan defined its stance on Taiwan but Beijing is angered by what it didn’t say

Japan defined its stance on Taiwan but Beijing is angered by what it didn’t say  South China Morning Post

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8 d. ago FO° Talks: Understanding Japan’s Taiwan Stance: Why PM Takaichi’s Comments Triggered China

FO° Talks: Understanding Japan’s Taiwan Stance: Why PM Takaichi’s Comments Triggered China  Fair Observer

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2 w. ago Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Repeats 1972 Stance Respecting China’s View on Taiwan

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Repeats 1972 Stance Respecting China’s View on Taiwan  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago Japan's Taiwan stance and backlash from Beijing | Hindustan Times

Japan's Taiwan stance and backlash from Beijing | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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