47 h. ago Japan spots Chinese navy’s show of force in west Pacific amid maritime row

China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier has for the first time ventured into the easternmost edge of Japan’s exclusive economic zone, in what is seen as a show of force aimed at Tokyo, Washington and the broader region. The Liaoning – Beijing’s first aircraft carrier – and at least three accompanying warships were spotted on Saturday around 300km southwest of Minamitori, a remote Japanese island in the western Pacific, which serves as a bulwark for Tokyo to assert its maritime claims. The group, which...

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5 d. ago No more free rides: Japan’s health insurance crackdown on tourists

Japan is considering making health insurance mandatory for foreign tourists as part of a crackdown on unpaid medical bills, with authorities also planning to share details of defaulters with immigration officials to prevent future abuse of the healthcare system. The proposals come in response to growing concern that some visitors are receiving treatment and then leaving the country without paying, forcing Japanese hospitals – and by extension taxpayers – to absorb the costs. According to a study...

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6 d. ago US Pentagon chief warns of ‘real’ and ‘imminent’ threat from China — says we face ‘devastating consequences’ if Beijing takes this 1 serious step. Here’s how to protect yourself now

US Pentagon chief warns of ‘real’ and ‘imminent’ threat from China — says we face ‘devastating consequences’ if Beijing takes this 1 serious step. Here’s how to protect yourself now  Moneywise

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1 week ago US warns China is ‘preparing’ to use military force in Asia; Beijing hits back

US warns China is ‘preparing’ to use military force in Asia; Beijing hits back  Kashmir Reader

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1 week ago Pentagon chief warns China is 'preparing' to use military force in Asia

Pentagon chief warns China is 'preparing' to use military force in Asia  Yahoo

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1 week ago Washington accuses Beijing of preparing to use force to change the balance of power in Asia

Washington accuses Beijing of preparing to use force to change the balance of power in Asia  الوكالة الوطنية للإعلام

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1 week ago Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, asks Asian allies to spend more on defence

Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, asks Asian allies to spend more on defence  Reuters

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1 week ago Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, pushes Asian allies to boost defence spending

Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, pushes Asian allies to boost defence spending  Reuters

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1 week ago Pentagon chief warns China 'preparing' to use military force in Asia

Pentagon chief warns China 'preparing' to use military force in Asia  France 24

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1 week ago Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, pushes Asian allies to hike defence spending

Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, pushes Asian allies to hike defence spending  Reuters

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3 w. ago Frontline US Aircraft Carrier Near China Prepares for Military Action

Frontline US Aircraft Carrier Near China Prepares for Military Action  Newsweek

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3 w. ago India accused of forcing Rohingya refugees into sea near Myanmar

At least 40 refugees, including children and old folks, were given life jackets, then cast adrift near the India-Myanmar border, UNHCR says.

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3 w. ago Can South Korea, Japan forces train together? Joint drill denial reveals unresolved trauma

Many South Koreans may find it difficult to accept the idea of their soldiers training beside Japanese troops, analysts say.

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