Beijing ‘absolutely does not accept’ Japanese leader’s seeming Taiwan climbdown

    China reveals radio communication heard before mid-air stand-off with Japanese fighter jets

    China on Tuesday released more details about Saturday’s mid-air stand-off between Chinese and Japanese fighter jets, as the two sides traded barbs over the radar lock-on incident amid rising tensions. The Japanese Defence Ministry claimed the Chinese ship-based J-15 fighters from aircraft carrier Liaoning had locked fire-control radars on Japan’s F-15 jets in the international…

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    Beijing blasts Japan’s ‘extremely dangerous’ missile deployment near Taiwan

    Beijing blasts Japan’s ‘extremely dangerous’ missile deployment near Taiwan

    Beijing has blasted Japan’s missile deployment on an island only 110km (68 miles) away from Taiwan as “extremely dangerous”, saying it stokes regional tensions and military confrontation amid deteriorating ties between the two Asian powers. But Shinjiro Koizumi, Tokyo’s defence minister, believed the deployment on Yonaguni Island would “reduce the likelihood of any armed attack…

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    Japan risks ‘path of no return’ if its military intervenes in Taiwan, PLA Daily warns

    Japan risks ‘path of no return’ if its military intervenes in Taiwan, PLA Daily warns

    Japan risked turning the entire country into a battlefield if it intervened militarily in the Taiwan Strait, an article published by Beijing’s military mouthpiece PLA Daily warned on Sunday, marking the latest escalation in a diplomatic clash sparked by comments from the Japanese leader. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told the Japanese parliament on November 7…

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    Hongkongers urged to secure travel insurance as bear attacks rise in Japan

    Hongkongers urged to secure travel insurance as bear attacks rise in Japan

    Hongkongers visiting Japan should purchase adequate travel insurance, remain vigilant and avoid entering sealed-off areas known for bear attacks, or they may risk losing their coverage, tourism industry leaders have warned. The warnings came after a rise in bear attacks in Japan over the weekend, prompting the closure of popular destinations known for autumn foliage…

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    Parallels in food and fashion

    Parallels in food and fashion

    HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii and Okinawa have a lot in common to include similar weather, terrain and natural resources. You’ll also be surprised at the parallels when it comes to food and fashion. As you walk the streets of Naha City, Okinawa, it doesn’t take long to see just how popular Spam is here. First,…

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