Japan begins test mining seabed for rare earth minerals to reduce reliance on China
Japan is going to the depths of the ocean to reduce its reliance on China. Tokyo has launched…
Could China’s Yaogan-47 satellite have a lens as wide as the Hubble Telescope?
One of China’s latest Earth observation satellites operating in low orbit could feature an optical aperture at a…
Japanese Walking fitness trends takes world by storm
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Klein Dytham Architecture completes Home for All Noroshi
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Shimanami Kaido cycling guide: Japan’s scenic island route
On your next trip to Japan, skip the country’s overly crowded Golden Route of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.…
‘Structurally hurt’: why are Chinese tourists spending less overseas than before?
Chinese tourist numbers are recovering across Asia after a pandemic-era contraction, buoyed by the expansion of visa-free policies…
Chinese risk study finds space solar power stations could accidentally zap satellites
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Wittich still doesn’t know why FIA sacked him
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Cameron Smith offered chance to leave LIV Golf, will Bryson DeChambeau rejoin the PGA Tour?, future, Brooks Koepka returns, latest news
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China prioritises export controls, supply-chain security to shield economy in 2026
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Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 – Round Four
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