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Leading Japanese Marine Engine Manufacturers Use Electric Solutions To Battle Against Climate Change
The global automotive and maritime industries are rapidly shifting to eco-friendly practices to combat climate change. Japanese marine engine leaders like Yamaha Motor invest in R&D for net-zero goals.
Xi Jinping Urges Swift Action As China’s Economy Faces Challenges And Property Sector Woes
China's economic recovery, under President Xi Jinping's focus, faces challenges with a 4.9% Q3 growth, slightly below the 5% target, hindered by subdued domestic activity and property sector issues.
Seoul To Host Trilateral Meeting Addressing Threats Posed By North Korea
Cho Tae-yong from South Korea, Jake Sullivan from the White House National Security Advisor's office, and Takeo Akiba from Japan's National Security Secretariat will come together to discuss collaborative approaches in dealing with North Korean provocations.
Taiwan Spots 12 Chinese Fighters And A Balloon Crossing The Median Line
Taiwan's defence ministry disclosed that a dozen Chinese fighter jets crossed the median line, which once symbolized an informal barrier between the two sides but has been routinely traversed by Chinese aircraft in recent times.
Japan Adds PKK To List Of Major Terrorist Organizations
The embassy emphasized that Japan has acknowledged the PKK as a terrorist group since 2002, freezing its assets at that time.
Korea’s Dual Space Odyssey: South Advances Independently, North Shifts Focus, And Nuclear Ambitions Heighten Regional Tensions
Over the years, North Korea has conducted six nuclear tests, signalling its determination to develop nuclear capabilities. Since the breakdown of the Six-Party nuclear talks in 2009, North Korea has reactivated nuclear facilities producing fissile material for weapons.
NATO Expands Focus To Indo-Pacific Amid Geopolitical Shifts And Security Concerns
This article explores the strategic alliance, mutual interests and the collective efforts undertaken by NATO nations and the Indo- Pacific.
600 North Koreans Missing After Mass Deportation from China, Facing Grave Risks
North Korean state media has not addressed the situation but has consistently labelled defectors as "human scum," and leader Kim Jong Un has intensified border controls in recent years.
Serbia And China Forge Deeper Ties: An Overview Of Economic, Defense, And Strategic Collaborations
Vucevic emphasized the importance of military-to-military cooperation, economic collaboration, and various Chinese investments in enhancing bilateral Serbia-China relations.
Xi Jinping Tightens Grip On China’s Finance, Asserting Greater Control
While some view this shift as ambitious, others consider it disappointing, and somewhat foreboding.
China’s C919 Aircraft Gears Up For First Flight Outside Mainland
China aims for its C919 single-aisle aircraft to rival foreign counterparts, such as the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320, despite relying on numerous imported components
Strategic Synchronicity: Unpacking The Significance Of Recent China-Pakistan Joint Naval Drills
The increasing Chinese presence in the Arabian Sea, especially with submarines and research ships docking in Hambantota port, poses a challenge to the perceived balance of influence in the region, traditionally considered to be within India's sphere.
Semiconductor Shifts: Navigating Geopolitical Complexities In The Global Tech Landscape
In an era where technology shapes the geopolitical landscape, the intricate dance between semiconductors and global politics takes center stage. From the heart of advanced electronic devices to the corridors of power, the semiconductor industry finds itself entangled in a web of strategic maneuvering and geopolitical tensions.
Japan And France Strengthen Their Defence And Economic Security Cooperation.
Japan has been actively advocating for a "free and open Indo-Pacific" as a countermeasure against China's ascent. Conversely, France holds a strategic interest in the region due to its overseas territories in the South Pacific, such as New Caledonia.
Remains Of Five Crew Members Recovered From U.S. Air Force Osprey Crash Off Japan
Two of the recently located remains have been retrieved, and efforts are ongoing to identify them. The joint U.S.-Japanese search operation is still working to recover the remains of the three other crew members from the wreckage, according to the Air Force Special Operations Command.
Hong Kong Strengthens Ties With Middle East And Mainland China, Hosts Inaugural Priority Asia Summit
The minister expressed optimism that the debut of the first Saudi Arabia exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Hong Kong, a first for Asia, would strengthen ties with the Middle East. He highlighted the internationalization of the local ETF market with this successful launch.