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South Korea Prepares Grand Military Parade to Mark Key Anniversaries
The 75th Armed Forces Day celebration will showcase six primary equipment categories: unmanned systems, Army TIGER, mechanized forces, artillery, protection, and amphibious forces, providing a comprehensive view of the state-of-the-art transformation within the armed forces.
Russian Foreign Minister to Visit North Korea Following Putin-Kim Summit
Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia included a meeting with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu at the Knevichi airfield in Vladivostok, Russia, according to TASS. During this encounter, Kim was shown the Kinzhal missile system on the MiG-31I missile carrier by the Russian Defence Minister.
Japanese Pharmaceutical Startup Aims to Develop Drug for Growing New Teeth
Clinical trials are anticipated to commence around July 2024, involving healthy adult subjects to validate the drug's safety. Toregem Biopharma embarked on this journey after successfully growing new teeth in mice back in 2018.
Iconic Japanese Animation Studio Ghibli Acquired by Nippon Television
The acquisition can be likened to Disney's purchase of Pixar for $7.4 billion in stock in 2006, although it holds even greater significance. Studio Ghibli's work has resonated with multiple generations in Japan, connecting parents who introduced their children to Ghibli classics in the 1980s, who are now grandparents.
Japan to Expand Electronic Visa Services as Tourism Rebounds
According to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization, approximately 15.19 million foreign tourists entered Japan in the first eight months of this year, which represents about 69% of the total recorded in the same period in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese Import Restrictions Continue to Impact Japanese Food Exports Amid Fukushima Water Release
China implemented a comprehensive ban on Japanese marine products on August 24, immediately following Japan's commencement of the treated water discharge, which contains trace amounts of radioactive tritium.
Six Years Later: Powerful WWII ‘Comfort Women’ Documentary Premieres in Japan, Sparking Hope and Remembrance
Although the documentary was originally released in 2017, it was screened for the first time in Japan at the Kansai Queer Film Festival in Osaka on September 18. This date marks the 92nd anniversary of the Mukden incident in 1931, which is considered the beginning of Japan's invasion of China.
The Philippines Accuses China’s Coastguard of Erecting Barrier in Disputed South China Sea Area
Tarriela pointed out that the barrier, obstructing fishermen's access to the Scarborough Shoal, was depriving them of their fishing and livelihood activities. He affirmed the Philippine coastguard's commitment to collaborate with relevant government agencies to address these challenges, safeguard maritime rights, and protect maritime domains.
Chinese Investors Pivot Towards West Africa Amidst Declining Total Loan Commitments
The study pointed out that loan averages dropped by 37 percent from $213.03 million to $135.15 million from the pre-pandemic years (2017-2019) to the pandemic years (2020-2022). The number of loans also saw a significant drop from 184 to 32 during the pandemic years.
President Xi Jinping Urges China and South Korea to Bridge Differences Amid Growing US Pressure
Xi expressed China's commitment to a good-neighbourly and friendly policy toward South Korea and acknowledged South Korea's positive willingness to cooperate with China. He urged both countries to reflect the importance of their relations in policies and actions, maintain the general direction of friendly cooperation, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various sectors.