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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. before a meeting at the Akasaka Palace state guest house in Tokyo on Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 28, 2026
Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact.
The Yaima Maru ferry, which will operate between Taiwan and Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, is docked in Keelung, Taiwan, Thursday.
JAPAN
May 28, 2026
New Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role
The Yaima Maru is among vessels to be used to evacuate residents on southern Japanese islands to mainland Japan in times of crisis.
The Galeries Lafayette mall, with posters advertising new season collections, in Beijing on Tuesday, a day before it closes
BUSINESS
May 28, 2026
Frugal and more online: Smarter spenders rewrite luxury’s China dream
Foreign luxury brands might not be retaining the pull — and the cashflow — in China that they counted on in the world’s second-largest economy in the 2010s.
Members of the People's Liberation Army stand guard as the strategic strike group displays DF-61 nuclear missiles during a military parade in Beijing on Sept. 3, 2025.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 28, 2026
U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds
The International Institute for Strategic Studies says the world is on the cusp of a new nuclear arms race “with the Asia-Pacific at its core.”
The newest Sony Bravia TVs are likely the brand's final high-end television sets before its TV and home theater business merges with TCL next year.
BUSINESS / Tech
May 28, 2026
Sony takes final bow as standalone TV maker with new Bravia sets
It’s unclear whether Sony’s signature techniques will carry forward, which could prompt some enthusiasts to buy what they may perceive as the last true Sony TVs to come to market.
As U.S.-backed stablecoins move closer to widespread global adoption, China is preparing to counter growing dollar dominance by expanding the digital yuan and cross-border payment systems in emerging markets.
COMMENTARY / World
May 28, 2026
China will fight back if digital dollars corner global savings
Anything that entrenches the U.S. currency’s hegemony in countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Egypt or Sudan goes against China’s strategic interest.
Beijing on May 13. Even as the yuan strengthened, exports from China hit another record in April, with about half of export growth coming from semiconductors and computers, while traditional categories such as clothing and furniture were flat or shrinking.
BUSINESS / Tech
May 28, 2026
World’s appetite for AI makes China less afraid of stronger yuan
Even as the yuan climbed to its strongest level since 2023 and the economy looked more fragile, policymakers have shown little urgency to step in.
A shepherd riding a scooter herds sheep in a village near the edge of the Gobi Desert on the outskirts of Yumen, Gansu province, China.
BUSINESS
May 28, 2026
Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labor market strains
More than 700 people applied for two shepherds positions, including urban white-collar employees, factory workers across China and even university graduates.
Hong Kong's rise in cross-border wealth management "reflects the growing gravitational pull of Asian wealth and capital markets," says Michael Kahlich, a co-author of the study.
BUSINESS
May 28, 2026
Hong Kong beats Switzerland in global wealth management, study finds
There were $2.95 trillion of overseas assets in Hong Kong, based on the volume of foreign capital under management in 2025, compared with $2.946 trillion in Switzerland.
Cases in Britain, the United States and Norway highlight growing concerns over alleged Chinese transnational repression and espionage operations targeting dissidents, activists and sensitive infrastructure across democratic countries.
COMMENTARY / World
May 27, 2026
In a single day, three democracies pushed back against Chinese transnational repression
That three liberal democracies acted against Beijing’s long arm on a single day was not coordinated – but perhaps it should have been.
Tochigi police have issued an arrest warrant for a man in his 40s in a robbery-murder case, saying he is believed to have instructed a married couple to carry out the attack.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 27, 2026
Police issue arrest warrant for potential mastermind in Tochigi murder case
The man fled to China after the incident in which a 69-year-old woman was killed at her home during a break-in.
Shipping containers on the dockside at the port of Barcelona, Spain. EU officials are preparing the ground for possible new tools to counter China’s export surge
BUSINESS / Companies
May 27, 2026
EU firms warm to China even as tensions spiral over export surge
A new survey found about 35% of respondents were optimistic about their industry growing in China over the next two years, up from a record low of 29% in 2025.
People visit an Alibaba booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 26, 2025.
BUSINESS / Tech
May 27, 2026
China expands travel curbs to top AI talent at private firms
Government agencies have begun imposing restrictions on individuals involved in advanced AI work and considered strategically important to the country.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing in January. Tokyo faces a more acute strategic challenge than Ottawa, balancing engagement with Beijing while strengthening regional deterrence capabilities.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 27, 2026
Lessons for Japan from Canada’s ‘reset’ with China
Takaichi should neither retract her Taiwan remarks nor amplify them for domestic applause.
China's Liaoning aircraft carrier sails off Hong Kong in July 2017.
JAPAN
May 27, 2026
New Chinese frigate joins carrier strike group training in western Pacific for first time
China’s dispatch of its Type 054B for its first far-seas training since entering service a year ago is a milestone in Beijing’s push to punch further into the western Pacific.
A Taiwanese soldier sits atop an AAV7 amphibious assault vehicle during an annual military exercise in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in January.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 26, 2026
Taiwan sends forces to monitor second Chinese ‘combat’ patrol in a week
China has ‌pressured Taiwan ‌by increasing its military presence around the island, and Taipei is on high alert ​following a summit between the U.S. and Chinese leaders.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun speaks at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore in June 2024.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 26, 2026
China defense minister expected to again skip Singapore security forum
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will likely skip the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore this weekend, according to people familiar with the matter.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (second right) shares a laugh with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (left), Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar (second left) and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a "Quad" ministerial meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 26, 2026
‘Quad’ diplomats tout ‘concrete’ deliverables in bid to resuscitate partnership
Officials emphasized a clear future for the four-nation grouping, announcing new initiatives on critical minerals, maritime security and energy security.
Ambitious plans for space-based solar power face steep costs and engineering hurdles, making them far less practical than rapidly advancing terrestrial renewables.
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2026
Solar in space is a solution in search of a problem
The thinking behind space solar makes some sense: The sun doesn’t always shine on Earth, which means solar panels on the ground aren’t always gathering energy.
Although U.S. President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi has raised doubts about U.S. commitment to Taiwan, American ties to the island are increasingly rooted in institutional, economic and technological linkages that are unlikely to be reversed.
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2026
Has Taiwan made itself immune to American betrayal?
Although Donald Trump’s recent statements about Taiwan seemed like a gift to Chinese President Xi Jinping, such rhetoric no longer tells us as much as it once did.
Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight after World Cup exit
Uruguay's Jose Maria Gimenez reacts after the team's loss against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
India’s gig workers pay the price for exposure to New Delhi’s hazardous air
Rohit Kushwaha waits for a customer as he delivers his last parcel of the day, in New Delhi in January. His work as a delivery driver has helped pay the family’s bills, but has had a significant impact on his health.
Yen hits 40-year low against the dollar, breaking ¥162 level
Japan's currency broke ¥162 to the dollar on Tuesday in Tokyo.
Japan falls in gut-wrenching fashion as Brazil strikes late to win World Cup clash
Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli (right) shoots past Japan defenders Shogo Taniguchi (left) and Takehiro Tomiyasu to score in the second half of a match in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston on Monday.
Japan’s fertility system offers few safe paths for same-sex couples
A Tokyo Pride parade participant holds a sign that says "we want to be a married couple, not a couple."
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
A French ship with close ties to Japan combines arts and sciences on the high seas
Romain Troublé, the executive director of Tara Ocean Foundation, speaks to visitors aboard the Tara during a rare port call in Tokyo in April.
In Kyushu’s far south, Senti.U sparks a culinary destination
Chef Yasuhiko Uchida was born in Saga Prefecture but has made his home in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, since 2012.
‘The colors speak for themselves’: How Japan’s chroma bible went global
“A Dictionary of Color Combinations” is meant to function as a quick-reference guide for artists, designers and anyone with a passing interest in aesthetics as a quantifiable pursuit.

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