2 h. ago Despite political tensions, Japanese sushi chain Sushiro debuts to huge crowds in Shanghai

Japan’s Sushiro, the world’s largest conveyor-belt sushi chain, debuted in Shanghai in early December 2025, to much fanfare. People have been queuing hours for a table, with some resorting to buying tickets from scalpers. The popularity of the Osaka-based restaurant chain appears to have not been affected by the recent diplomatic row between China and Japan. The latest spat has led to mass cancellations of tour groups to Japan and Japanese performances in China.

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7 h. ago After a 95% Crash, This China Education Stock Has Drawn a $35 Million Bet From One Institutional Investor

After a 95% Crash, This China Education Stock Has Drawn a $35 Million Bet From One Institutional Investor  The Motley Fool

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10 h. ago U.S. to work with China without undermining commitment to Japan: Rubio

U.S. to work with China without undermining commitment to Japan: Rubio  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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10 h. ago BREAKING NEWS: U.S. to work with China without undermining commitment to allies: Rubio

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. to work with China without undermining commitment to allies: Rubio  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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14 h. ago UK confirms Foreign Office hacked, says ‘low risk’ of impact to individuals

UK confirms Foreign Office hacked, says ‘low risk’ of impact to individuals  The Record from Recorded Future News

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15 h. ago China’s video game sales reach record in 2025 amid overseas expansion, AI investment

China’s video game industry revenue grew 7.7 per cent to a new high this year, as domestic titles from the likes of Tencent Holdings and NetEase continued to expand globally and bets on artificial intelligence paid off, according to data released on Friday by the country’s semi-official gaming industry association. The country’s gaming market posted total sales of 350.8 billion yuan (US$49.8 billion) for the year, breaking the previous record of 325.8 billion yuan set last year. The numbers were...

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15 h. ago China’s video game sales reach record amid overseas expansion, AI investment

China’s video game sales reach record amid overseas expansion, AI investment  South China Morning Post

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17 h. ago Hong Kong fire: authorities seek to dissolve Wang Fuk Court owners’ committee

Hong Kong authorities are seeking to dissolve the management committee of the Wang Fuk Court owners’ corporation and appoint a new property management company for the residential estate, in an unprecedented move following the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen said on Friday that the government was intervening for the first time on record in a residential estate’s affairs by applying to the Lands Tribunal to dissolve the management committee...

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18 h. ago China urges Japan to stop challenging international bottom line with its nuclear ambitions

China urges Japan to stop challenging international bottom line with its nuclear ambitions  news.cgtn.com

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18 h. ago China urges Japan to stop challenging bottom line with its nuclear ambitions

China urges Japan to stop challenging bottom line with its nuclear ambitions  chinadailyasia.com

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19 h. ago China urges Japan to stop challenging int'l bottom line with its nuclear ambitions

China urges Japan to stop challenging int'l bottom line with its nuclear ambitions  China Daily

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20 h. ago 10 times Asia overtourism and ‘limits’ to hospitality became a problem in 2025

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest stories about overtourism in Asia. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Bali fumes at frugal tourists who spend time but less money Locals in the Indonesian holiday hotspot of Bali have urged authorities to filter out cost-conscious travellers who spend more time but less money on the island, in a shift towards quality tourism. 2. ‘Can’t allow this to continue’: Japan’s tax-free tourist shopping under fire A group of...

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22 h. ago Chip Shortage Lingers as Honda Plans to Halt Output in Japan, China

Chip Shortage Lingers as Honda Plans to Halt Output in Japan, China  Supply Chain Brain

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23 h. ago Vietnam starts work on rail link to China amid infrastructure spending spree

Vietnam starts work on rail link to China amid infrastructure spending spree  Reuters

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23 h. ago China A500 ETFs Inflows Surge to Record High Toward Year End

China A500 ETFs Inflows Surge to Record High Toward Year End  Bloomberg.com

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25 h. ago Europe edges away from China as Beijing's campaign against Japan backfires

Europe edges away from China as Beijing's campaign against Japan backfires  Nikkei Asia

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31 h. ago Auto chip shortage: Honda will pause production in Japan and China

Auto chip shortage: Honda will pause production in Japan and China  Engadget

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33 h. ago Deaths reported after business jet crashes at North Carolina airport

A sheriff said there were deaths on Thursday in the crash of a business jet that was trying to land at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina. “I can confirm there were fatalities,” Iredell County Sheriff Grant Campbell said, though he declined to say how many. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport around 10.20am on Thursday. The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA are investigating. Video from WSOC-TV...

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33 h. ago Multiple deaths reported after fiery plane crash at North Carolina airport

A business jet crashed on Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina used by Nascar teams and Fortune 500 companies, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, authorities said. “I can confirm there were fatalities,” Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said, though he declined to say how many. The Cessna C550 is owned by retired Nascar driver Greg Biffle, Reuters reported. There was no immediate confirmation that Biffle was among the passengers. The plane crashed while...

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33 h. ago Retired Nascar driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash

Former racing driver Greg Biffle and members of his family were among seven people who died in a plane crash on Thursday in North Carolina, state police said. The business jet erupted into flames when it hit the ground while trying to land at Statesville Regional Airport, about 72km (45 miles) north of Charlotte. Flight records show the plane was registered to a company run by Biffle. “Although the post-crash fire prevents us from releasing a definitive list of the occupants at this time, it is...

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