U.S.-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Quick Glance: Xi Jinping warns against 'vicious competition' with US
- President Xi Jinping cautions US Secretary of State to avoid conflicts
- Tensions persist between US and China over various issues
- Chinese leadership emphasizes importance of partnership and cooperation
- US expresses concerns about China's role in Ukraine conflict and technology exports
BOJ maintains interest rates, sends yen to new 34-year lowBOJ maintains interest rates, sends yen to new 34-year low | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Smaller towns in South Korea bear brunt of doctors’ shortageSmaller towns in South Korea bear brunt of doctors’ shortage | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Quick Glance: Smaller Towns in South Korea Struggle with Doctor Shortage
- Hospitals in South Korea's smaller cities are facing a shortage of physicians as a nationwide strike by trainee doctors continues to protest plans to increase medical school admissions.
- While Seoul has top-tier hospitals, smaller towns are suffering from a lack of doctors, exacerbated by an aging population and the world's lowest birth rates.
- South Korea has one of the lowest doctor-to-patient ratios among developed countries, prompting government efforts to increase medical school enrollments, a move met with resistance from trainee doctors and medical groups.
- Addressing the shortage of doctors in underserved areas and preventing them from clustering in Seoul requires not just an increase in doctor numbers but also policy changes, according to experts in the field.
Toyota pilots EV pickup trucks in key Thai marketToyota pilots EV pickup trucks in key Thai market | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Putin announces plans to visit China in May | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Indonesia and Japan advance at U23 Asian Cup. South Korea out of contention for Paris OlympicsIndonesia and Japan advance at U23 Asian Cup. South Korea out of contention for Paris Olympics | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Quick Glance: South Korea's Olympic Qualification Hopes Dashed by Indonesia Defeat
- South Korea's men's soccer team will miss out on the Olympic football tournament for the first time since 1984 after a loss to Indonesia in the Under-23 Asian Cup quarterfinals that went to a penalty shootout.
- Indonesia secured a spot in the last four teams by winning the penalty shootout 11-10, with the game ending 2-2 after extra time.
- Despite Jeong Sang-bin's equalizer with 14 minutes left, and being down to 10 players due to a red card for Lee Young-jun, Lee Kang-hee missed his shot in the shootout, allowing Pratama Arhan to score the winning goal.
- Japan emerged victorious against host Qatar in a 4-2 extra-time win, maintaining their path towards an eighth consecutive Olympic appearance. Saudi Arabia will face Uzbekistan, and Iraq will meet Vietnam. The fourth-placed team will have a playoff against Guinea in May to secure a place in Paris.
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un inspects test-firing of multiple launch rockets, KCNA saysNorth Korea leader Kim Jong Un inspects test-firing of multiple launch rockets, KCNA says | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Quick Glance: Kim Jong Un's Rocket Tests and Possible Russian Assistance
- Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a rocket capable of hitting Seoul in South Korea and potentially aiding Russia in the conflict with Ukraine.
- The 240-millimeter multiple rocket launcher has an estimated range of 40 to 60 kilometers and could enhance the artillery capabilities of the Korean People's Army.
- Experts suggest the rocket could be significant for export, such as to Russia, and useful in the war in Ukraine.
- Despite denials of an arms deal, reports indicate North Korea has been shipping military equipment to Russia, possibly indicating collaboration between the two countries.
WADA to review Chinese doping case after global backlash | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Honda planning to expand its electric vehicle efforts in Canada | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Quick Glance: Honda to Establish $11 Bln EV, Battery Plants in Canada
- Honda plans to invest C$15 billion in new EV and battery production plants in Ontario alongside existing facilities to support the growth of North American demand for EVs.
- Production is set to start by 2028, with an annual capacity of up to 240,000 EVs and 36 gigawatt-hours for batteries to achieve the goal of having all North American sales from Honda be either EVs or fuel cell vehicles by 2040.
- The Canadian government and Ontario province intend to support Honda with around C$5 billion, with Honda contributing 60%-70% of the total investment to reduce costs by more than 20%.
- Honda will also collaborate with companies like Asahi Kasei and POSCO to further lower production costs and strengthen the EV supply chain in Canada, leading to an increase in jobs and economic growth.
Katsu Tsunoda named new president of Asahi ShimbunKatsu Tsunoda named new president of Asahi Shimbun | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Eiheiji temple scanned to make breathtaking virtual twinEiheiji temple scanned to make breathtaking virtual twin | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites on new flagship rocket’s 3rd flight | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Japanese yen rises sharply after hitting 34-year low against dollarJapanese yen rises sharply after hitting 34-year low against dollar | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
France and the Philippines to start talks on a `visiting forces agreement,’ French envoy says | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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A rare Hokkaido scene: Camera captures ito in spawning seasonA rare Hokkaido scene: Camera captures ito in spawning season | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
The glitch in Japan’s plans to bolster U.S. defenseThe glitch in Japan’s plans to bolster U.S. defense | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Kobayashi Pharma to cover benikoji-related medical costsKobayashi Pharma to cover benikoji-related medical costs | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
EDITORIAL: Move to improve doctors’ working conditions sure to pay dividendsEDITORIAL: Move to improve doctors’ working conditions sure to pay dividends | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
2 town mayors step down over harassment of employees2 town mayors step down over harassment of employees | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
VOX POPULI: Female lawyers still a minority, eight decades after the firstVOX POPULI: Female lawyers still a minority, eight decades after the first | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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AUTO RACING/ At 18, Noda is first Japanese woman to race in Super FormulaAUTO RACING/ At 18, Noda is first Japanese woman to race in Super Formula | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Lower House shelves plan to lift ban on tablet PCs during meetsLower House shelves plan to lift ban on tablet PCs during meets | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Poll: Autonomy led to declines at 70% of national universitiesPoll: Autonomy led to declines at 70% of national universities | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Russia vetoes a U.N. resolution calling for the prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News ...
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China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images showChina harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Japanese arm of Meta sued for fake ads used in fraud schemesJapanese arm of Meta sued for fake ads used in fraud schemes | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
JAL’s first female president aims for all employees to thriveJAL’s first female president aims for all employees to thrive | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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How U.S. allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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IHI subsidiary’s plants inspected over doctored ship engine dataIHI subsidiary’s plants inspected over doctored ship engine data | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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MLB/ Shohei Ohtani has 3 doubles, Landon Knack get 1st victory as Dodgers rout Nationals 11-2 | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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EDITORIAL: LDP makes only half-hearted stab at reforming political fundingEDITORIAL: LDP makes only half-hearted stab at reforming political funding | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Battling climate change, Japan looks to seagrass for carbon captureBattling climate change, Japan looks to seagrass for carbon capture | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Taiwan’s president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Taxi companies flock to new ride-share apps used by foreignersTaxi companies flock to new ride-share apps used by foreigners | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Base opens for high tourist spot offering ‘best’ view of Mt. FujiBase opens for high tourist spot offering ‘best’ view of Mt. Fuji | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Ancestry website cataloguing names of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Yen plumbs 34-year low as intervention risks grow
Suspect says he was paid ‘large sum’ to dispose of couple’s bodiesSuspect says he was paid ‘large sum’ to dispose of couple’s bodies | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Foreigners take advantage of weak yen to feast on pricey dishesForeigners take advantage of weak yen to feast on pricey dishes | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
SOCCER/ Yokohama reaches Asian Champions League in penalty shootout nailbiter | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Town committee OKs request to host final site for nuclear wasteTown committee OKs request to host final site for nuclear waste | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Fragile yen could make BOJ’s Ueda tilt more towards hawkish stanceFragile yen could make BOJ’s Ueda tilt more towards hawkish stance | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Japan warned that it could fall to having only 5th-largest GDPJapan warned that it could fall to having only 5th-largest GDP | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
VOX POPULI: Doctors Without Borders nurse comforts, listens to war victimsVOX POPULI: Doctors Without Borders nurse comforts, listens to war victims | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Ethnic Karen guerrillas in Myanmar leave a town that army lost 2 weeks ago as rival group holds sway | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News ...
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Power outage spreads across Miyakojima isle in OkinawaPower outage spreads across Miyakojima isle in Okinawa | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Vinyl records hitting the right note with young music fansVinyl records hitting the right note with young music fans | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Pitviper found on Okinawa island supposedly free of poison snakesPitviper found on Okinawa island supposedly free of poison snakes | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Mt. Koyasan’s ‘Buddhist curry’ has no meat or curry powderMt. Koyasan’s ‘Buddhist curry’ has no meat or curry powder | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Indonesia declares Prabowo Subianto president-elect after court rejects rivals’ appeal | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Former prime minister Aso meets Trump at his N.Y. officeFormer prime minister Aso meets Trump at his N.Y. office | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Quick Glance: Taro Aso Meets Trump in New York Prior to Election
- Ahead of the November elections, former Prime Minister Taro Aso met with Donald Trump in New York as some countries were establishing connections with the ex-US president.
- Serving as the Vice President of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Aso had a strong alliance with the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who shared a close bond with Trump.
- During the meeting, Trump also commended Japan's increased defense expenditures.
- The meeting on Tuesday occurred following Trump's involvement in a hearing related to alleged hush money payments to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election.
Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News ...
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Japan’s moon lander wasn’t built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It’s still going after 3 | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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MLB/ Dodgers manager Dave Roberts working with Shohei Ohtani on strike zone discipline | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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LDP proposes legal revisions in wake of political fund scandalLDP proposes legal revisions in wake of political fund scandal | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
- USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.
- Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.
- Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.
- Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
Cat pictures exchanged at imperial spring garden party | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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North Korea leader Kim’s sister: we will build overwhelming military power | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Quick Glance: North Korea Leader's Sister Raises Concerns Over US Military Drills
- Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, emphasized the need to build a strong military power to protect the country's sovereignty and regional peace.
- She criticized the US military exercises in the region, particularly the collaboration with South Korea, which she claimed are dangerously destabilizing the regional security environment.
- The US and South Korea have been conducting a series of drills with greater scale and intensity in recent months to enhance their military readiness against North Korea's threats.
- North Korea views the US military exercises as preparations for a nuclear war, while Washington and Seoul assert that the drills are defensive in nature and are regularly conducted to maintain readiness.
Lack of women puts 40% of municipalities at risk of vanishingLack of women puts 40% of municipalities at risk of vanishing | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Nikkei leads Asian gains follow Wall Street rallies | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Hot days during Golden Week a prelude to the months aheadHot days during Golden Week a prelude to the months ahead | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Minato Ward kindergartens to hire native English speakersMinato Ward kindergartens to hire native English speakers | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
U.S. commander: China plans to be ready to attack Taiwan by 2027 | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Yen tumbles as markets on alert for Japan action; dollar falls after data | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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MLB/ Shohei Ohtani hits 450-foot homer into second deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers’ 4-1 win | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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EDITORIAL: Laws should be developed to rein in government fund projectsEDITORIAL: Laws should be developed to rein in government fund projects | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
VOX POPULI: Climate change may remove spring from Japan’s calendarVOX POPULI: Climate change may remove spring from Japan’s calendar | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Video promotes charm of Uji as ‘Tale of Genji’ author knew itVideo promotes charm of Uji as ‘Tale of Genji’ author knew it | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Oceanic volcanic eruption blamed for mysterious October tsunamiOceanic volcanic eruption blamed for mysterious October tsunami | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
New whaling mother ship completed in YamaguchiNew whaling mother ship completed in Yamaguchi | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
S. Korean court hears children's climate change case against government | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Quick Glance: South Korean Court Deliberates Children's Climate Change Lawsuit Against Government
- Environmental activist Choi Jia, alongside her younger sibling Choi Heewoo, participates in a press briefing preceding the initial hearing concerning petitions asserting that the government infringed upon their human rights due to an inadequate approach to climate change.
- A public hearing regarding a lawsuit brought by twenty-four young environmental activists against the government commenced in one of South Korea's top judicial bodies on Tuesday. The plaintiffs argue that the government's negligence in addressing climate change left them unprotected.
- Maintaining that South Korea's current climate strategies fall short in containing the temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the plaintiffs claim this breaches the state's duty to safeguard fundamental rights. Scientists caution about the dire consequences of surpassing a 1.5C temperature increase.
- During the legal proceedings, the government asserted its commitment to minimizing carbon emissions and upholding its citizens' basic rights. Nevertheless, activists expressed dissatisfaction with the government's response and urged for more concrete actions against climate change.
China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Quick Glance: China Acquires Banned Nvidia Chips in Super Micro, Dell Servers
- Chinese universities obtained Nvidia chips through third parties despite ban
- Tenders reveal acquisition of advanced chips in server products
- Sales by unknown Chinese retailers bypass U.S. regulations
- Tenders demonstrate China's access to advanced technology, potential export control violations
WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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