Artificial boulders fill the studio of Vector architects in Beijing

Architect Dong Gong: Creating Soulful Spaces in a Rapidly Changing China

In the sprawling studio of Vector Architects in Beijing, artificial boulders appear scattered across the floor, like the remnants of a recent landslide. Their surfaces are rugged, craggy, and meticulously sculpted in polystyrene before being coated with a chalky gray...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japan’s Parliament Set to Re-Elect Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Amid Political Shifts and Diplomatic Challenges

In a pivotal vote scheduled for Monday afternoon, Japan’s parliament is expected to re-elect Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister, even as the political landscape appears increasingly complex following a recent election setback. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner...
Xie Feng , China ambassador to United States

Chinese Envoy’s Plea: Trade Wars Damage All as Confrontation with US Looms

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, cautions against renewed trade tensions, advocating for cooperation over confrontation. As the U.S. presidential election draws near, China braces for the potential impact of Donald...
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

Successful Robotic Operation Removes Radioactive Debris from Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Decommissioning Journey

Japan’s arduous journey to decommission the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, a robotic device has successfully extracted a small piece of radioactive debris from the reactor site, the plant's operator TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) confirmed on Thursday, November 7. This...
Japan Conveyor Belt Road

Japan’s Conveyor Belt Road: Revolutionizing Cargo Transport Six Decades After the Bullet Train

Japan is set to launch an ambitious “conveyor belt road” project that could revolutionize cargo transportation between its capital, Tokyo, and Osaka. Six decades after Japan’s pioneering bullet train first bridged this bustling corridor, this latest innovation promises to alleviate...
US-Taiwan

US Set to Continue Taiwan-Focused Policies After Presidential Election, Taiwanese Official Says

The United States will continue its supportive approach toward Taiwan regardless of the outcome of its presidential election, a senior Taiwanese security official stated on Wednesday, November 6. Amid a fiercely competitive race between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic...
Mount Fuji , Without Snow

Mount Fuji Sees First Snowfall After Longest-Ever Snowless Period in Japanese History

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has finally received its first snowfall of the season, marking the end of the mountain’s longest snow-free streak in recorded history. On Wednesday, November 6, photographs shared by local authorities and residents confirmed a thin layer...
Kim Yo-jong, North Korea

North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong Condemns U.S., Japan, and South Korea Drills as Justification for Nuclear Advancements

The Korean Peninsula, Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, asserted that military exercises conducted by the United States, Japan, and South Korea necessitate North Korea’s continued nuclear development. Her remarks were disseminated by North Korea's...

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Amid US Election Day, Fueling Regional Tensions and Concerns

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at around 7:30 a.m., as confirmed by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. This latest salvo—Pyongyang's second launch within days—comes as the United States prepares to vote in its...
Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Taiwan’s Second Volunteer Fighter Dies in Ukraine, Sparking Further Concern Back Home

In a somber announcement, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Sunday, November 3, that a second Taiwanese volunteer soldier fighting in Ukraine has been killed amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The man, whose identity is being...
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