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Shanghai authorities have reportedly told amateur underground idol groups to avoid performing Japanese-language songs, amid bilateral tensions over Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. The move aims to prevent misunderstandings and de-escalate strains, with groups said to be adjusting their setlists accordingly.
Chinese startup LandSpace successfully landed the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket on Wednesday, becoming one of only three private companies worldwide to achieve this milestone. The feat narrows the technological gap with the U.S. in reusable rocket technology and boosts China's commercial space ambitions.
A field survey by politicians allied with India's ruling coalition has accused China of blocking Indian patrols and encroaching on land in Arunachal Pradesh, fueling opposition criticism of Prime Minister Modi. The report highlights annual patrol gaps due to weather, abandoned posts after clashes, and a broader unresolved border dispute.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited the Yasukuni Shrine on August 15, the 81st anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, prompting strong criticism from China and South Korea. The visit, seen as a symbol of unresolved wartime issues, drew condemnation from both neighbors.
Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament passed the government's annual budget on February 13, ending a record 266-day political impasse. The budget preserves funding for the drone program, despite earlier threats by the Kuomintang to cut it significantly, while other cuts were approved in areas like special allowances and military infrastructure.
China has strongly condemned the visit by Japanese cabinet ministers to the Yasukuni Shrine, calling it an offense to invaded nations and a setback to regional peace. The Foreign Ministry urged Japan to confront its wartime past and warned of implications for bilateral dialogue.
The Trump administration has issued a report accusing over 40 countries of participating in a clandestine logistics network that enables China to bypass US tariffs, costing the federal government billions annually. The report names the EU, Mexico, Canada, India, Japan, and South Korea among the biggest facilitators, while warning that the era of untraceable transshipment is over.
Newly declassified UK documents reveal China's 1995 UN Security Council push on Japan's WWII atonement, which ended after Tokyo's landmark apology. The files highlight intricate regional diplomacy among major powers.
Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior has petitioned the Constitutional Court to dissolve the China Unity Promotion Party (CUPP), led by Chang An-lo, also known as 'White Wolf', for allegedly following Beijing's directives and meddling in elections. Chang defends the party as a force for peace and denies the charges.
