91 m. ago China confirms Japanese citizen has been jailed for spying in Shanghai

The foreign ministry did not reveal details of the case, but Japanese media reports said a man in his 50s had been given a 12-year sentence.

Events

2 h. ago Britain blinked against a bullying Trumpian America. Others must not

The EU, Japan, China and other powers need to draw a line. To concede is to legitimise a coercive trading model where strength trumps fairness.

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2 h. ago Britain has capitulated to Trump’s coercive trade. Others must resist

The EU, Japan, China and other powers need to draw a line. To concede is to legitimise a coercive trading model where strength trumps fairness.

Politics

6 h. ago Japan lags behind on children’s mental health as suicides rise, Unicef finds

Japan ranks top for physical health, but youth mental well-being remains a concern, with suicide rates among the highest in wealthy nations.

Events

6 h. ago Japan’s Nissan to axe 20,000 jobs, shut factories after huge loss

The carmaker’s biggest loss in a quarter of a century has prompted drastic action, including the closure of seven plants.

Politics

9 h. ago New Zealand reports record exodus, driving down net immigration

More than half of all citizen departures were to Australia in search of better paying jobs, official figures show.

Politics

9 h. ago Japan’s appetite for rice set to keep prices high as farm politics persist

Rice prices continue to surge in Japan due to a combination of factors, ranging from inbound tourism and hoarding to poor distribution.

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10 h. ago Get a second job? How Hongkongers on BN(O) visas are bracing for UK’s rule changes

Uncertainty abounds as Hongkongers fear potentially facing unexpected costs, additional wait for MPF under UK’s tightening of immigration policy.

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10 h. ago Get a second job? Stick it out? Hongkongers on BN(O) visas rue rule changes

Uncertainty abounds as Hongkongers fear potentially facing unexpected costs, additional wait for MPF under UK’s tightening of immigration policy.

Politics

11 h. ago Wave of knife attacks in Japan sparks fears of copycat cases

More youths are feeling isolated in Japan, and some among them will not hesitate to carry out acts of extreme violence, analysts say.

Events

14 h. ago BYD just had its best sales week of 2025 in China with nearly 68,000 EV registrations

BYD just had its best sales week of 2025 in China with nearly 68,000 EV registrations  Electrek

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17 h. ago GOP proposes sending US EV jobs to China, giving money to elites instead

GOP proposes sending US EV jobs to China, giving money to elites instead  Electrek

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23 h. ago China’s factories race to ship goods amid US trade truce: ‘everyone’s rushing’

Chinese manufacturers are using the pause in the trade war to front-load as many shipments as possible – and prepare for the ‘inevitable’ next crisis.

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23 h. ago ‘Everyone’s rushing’: China’s factories race to ship goods amid US trade truce

‘Everyone’s rushing’: China’s factories race to ship goods amid US trade truce  South China Morning Post

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24 h. ago India seeks deeper defence ties with Japan amid push for strategic self

Japan can play a critical role in helping India respond to security threats, as New Delhi looks to broaden weapons procurement, analysts note.

Politics

25 h. ago Japanese restaurant sparks outrage by posting note banning ‘rude’ Chinese customers

Skewered chicken outlet becomes latest business to discriminate against Chinese patrons, panned by many, supported by Japanese nationalists.

Economics

25 h. ago Hong Kong to boost dental care for underprivileged groups with new initiative

Community programme, in collaboration with non-governmental organisations, will provide nearly 40,000 quotas of dental services per year.

Politics

26 h. ago Domestic helper arrested in Hong Kong for stealing HK$300,000 in cash, jewellery

Incident marks second time in three days that a domestic helper has been arrested for allegedly stealing from an employer.

Events

26 h. ago Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly stealing HK$300,000 of cash, jewellery

Second time in three days that a domestic helper has been arrested for allegedly stealing from an employer.

Events

29 h. ago China's Xi slams 'bullying' as Beijing hosts Latin American leaders

China's Xi slams 'bullying' as Beijing hosts Latin American leaders  The Japan Times

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