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China and Japan are getting ready for what would be a historic meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and freshly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had crucial meetings in Beijing with Japan’s national security advisor Takeo Akiba on Monday, laying the groundwork for the first in-person meeting between Xi and Ishiba since the latter’s …

Officially known as an “auto flow road,” the government of Japan has presented plans for a revolutionary “conveyor belt road,” meant to transform goods movement between Tokyo and Osaka, as the country struggles with a growing scarcity of truck drivers and rising demands in logistics. Under this ambitious initiative, unmanned cargo units will use designated lanes inside the road network, …

Tucked on a 12-story structure in northeast China, visitors flock to get a rare view of the junction of their nation with North Korea and Russia. This is a special vantage point for patriotic visitors and inquisitive tourists here in Fangchuan since national flags of the three countries cross on a wall map. Many are happy to capture the odd …

Late October’s bare Mount Fuji, a symbol of resiliency and natural beauty, marks the first time in 130 years that its famous snowcap is absent far into autumn. Traditionally, this time of year would see the mountain’s peak covered with a fresh white covering, a symbol revered by the Japanese people as it is by the millions of visitors annually. …

Despite a notable loss in parliamentary elections when the coalition of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) fell short of obtaining a majority, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has promised to carry on leading. With a dramatic drop in parliamentary seats—from 259 to 201—this election represented the LDP’s most significant loss since 2009, according to estimates by NHK, the state …

With the most recent round of U.S. armaments sales, which includes a $2 billion package of advanced military equipment, the continuous geopolitical tensions around Taiwan have escalated. Friday, the United States The State Department approved a new defense sale to Taiwan including radar systems and surface-to–air missiles. Beijing, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province of China, has strongly denounced …

Recent events revealed North Korea’s plans to send military personnel to assist Russian troops engaged in continuous conflict with Ukraine. From Ukraine’s defense intelligence source, three generals and 500 officers among roughly 12,000 North Korean personnel are apparently scheduled to be stationed in Russia. Many foreign observers especially in view of such support show questions and pay close attention to …

A few days after taking office, Indonesia’s recently chosen President Prabowo Subianto invited his cabinet to join in a military-style retreat intended to promote unity, discipline, and a fresh sense of purpose among highest government officials. Held at an Indonesian Army academy in the stunning foothills of Magelang, Central Java, the event provided Prabowo with a chance to personally guide …

Following a furious encounter at the United Nations, China accused Australia of “hypocrisy” and “systemic racism,” so escalating tensions between China and Australia on the international scene. Following a combined statement released on October 22 by Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and twelve other countries denouncing claimed violations of human rights by China in the areas of Xinjiang …

Tokyo Metro is unique in history and changes local public transit since it is the first subway system in Asia. In 1927 Tokyo inaugurated its first 2.2-kilometer subway line to connect two crowded areas of the city, Ueno and Asakusa. Tokyo was the first Asian city to construct an underground train, following London’s lead and which had established the first …