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WORLDJul 26Scottish scholar : The Long March spirit is alive in China todayA Scottish scholar suggests that the historical 'Long March spirit' continues to be present in China today. This offers an observation on contemporary Chinese society and its cultural and political influences.china.org.cn · China
WORLDJul 26Amid Hormuz Crisis , China plans 50 % Increase in Green Energy by 2030  | Peak Oil News and Message BoardsChina plans to increase its green energy capacity by 50% by 2030, a development noted amidst a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. This decision reflects a major shift in energy policy with potential global environmental and geopolitical implications.peakoil.com · United States
WORLDJul 26Japanese football legend ‘King Kazu’, 59, scores first goal in four yearsThe world's oldest professional footballer, Kazuyoshi Miura, scores as Fukushima United thrash Iwaki Furukawa 7-0.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDJul 26Hong Kong veterinary board pressed to improve service amid logjam of complaintsWhen Hongkonger Tara Fung brought her eight-month-old Munchkin cat, Yuen Yuen, to a clinic to get spayed in March 2025, she was told two hours later that her pet had died from an allergic reaction to a sedative. “Who would have thought she would go in and never come out … I never got to see her again,” she told the South China Morning Post. Fung pressed the clinic for explanations and surveillance footage but said she did not receive a proper reply. “The way the clinic’s vet and nurse answered...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 26Hong Kong artist channels Leslie Cheung film Farewell My Concubine for intimate live showA Hong Kong artist is channeling the Leslie Cheung film 'Farewell My Concubine' for an intimate live show. This details a cultural event.scmp.com · China
WORLDJul 26UNESCO adds Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites to World Heritage listUNESCO decided Sunday to add a group of ancient sites in Nara Prefecture that show the formation of Japan's centralized state to the World Heritage list, marking the…Japan Today
WORLDJul 26Japan PM Takaichi's "0 to 3 hours sleep" post spurs workstyle debateA recent social media post by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lamenting her chronic sleep deprivation and demanding workload has drawn mixed reaction, fueling debate over Japan's notorious work…Japan Today
WORLDJul 26Unesco adds ancient Japanese capitals Asuka, Fujiwara to World Heritage listUnesco decided on Sunday to add a group of ancient sites in Nara prefecture that show the formation of Japan’s centralised state to the World Heritage list, marking the country’s 27th such site. The decision on the Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals and Related Properties was made during a meeting of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea. The ruins are highly regarded for showing the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 26 I panic . It turns to rubber : could I learn to make omurice , the world hardest omelette ? | Japanese food and drinkAn individual explores the challenge of learning to prepare omurice, described as a difficult omelette. The article delves into the intricacies of Japanese food and drink.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
WORLDJul 26Hong Kong expands after-school care but some families say they still lack accessHong Kong’s after-school care scheme has expanded rapidly since the government removed its quota cap this school year, with some operators saying they have sufficient capacity to meet demand, while others are already recruiting more staff to keep pace. While some mothers said the programme had freed them up to return to work after years of full-time caregiving, manpower constraints at some centres meant not all eligible families were able to access the scheme. The School-based After School Care...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 25Box office hit Dear You is fuelling heritage tours to China Chaoshan . How are villages responding ? A box office hit film titled "Dear You" is driving heritage tourism to China's Chaoshan region. The article explores how local villages are reacting to this increase in visitors.channelnewsasia.com · United States
WORLDJul 25Atletico signs South Korea World Cup midfielder Lee Kang-In from PSGSouth Korea midfielder Lee Kang-In has agreed to join Atletico Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish club said Saturday. Atletico said the player would sign a contract through…Japan Today
WORLDJul 25Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cardsTokyo’s Ginza and Ueno subway stations are two of the busiest rail stops in the city, providing access to some of the city’s most popular shopping destinations in…Japan Today
WORLDJul 25Japan Has Lined Up A New Successor To Solo LevelingJapan has reportedly identified a new successor to the popular series "Solo Leveling." This indicates ongoing developments in the entertainment industry.gamerant.com · United States
WORLDJul 25Atletico Madrid sign South Korea World Cup star Lee Kang-In from PSGLee Kang-In makes the switch to Atletico after helping Paris Saint-Germain to consecutive Champions League titles.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDJul 25Punjab Police bring back fugitive gangster from Indonesia after 6-month manhuntPunjab Police remains committed to dismantling organised crime networks and ensuring that fugitives hiding anywhere in the world are brought to justice, Police DGP Gaurav Yadav saidThe Hindu
WORLDJul 25Hong Kong issues 21 tickets to workers for smoking in first 6 days of site banHong Kong authorities issued 21 fixed-penalty notices in the first six days of a citywide ban on smoking on construction sites, the labour commissioner has revealed, describing the situation as not ideal. Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum said on Saturday that about 530 construction sites had been inspected during the first six days of the ban, which took effect on July 17. Apart from the 21 fixed-penalty tickets, authorities also issued five improvement notices to contractors, with one...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 25Nearly 170 mainland Chinese motorists expected in Hong Kong under expanded schemeClose to 170 mainland Chinese motorists are expected to arrive in Hong Kong on Saturday under an expanded cross-border travel scheme, with hotels rolling out accommodation, dining, shopping and parking packages to attract the new visitors. The Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme was extended to cover five more cities – Shenzhen, Foshan, Dongguan, Huizhou and Zhaoqing – from Saturday, with the daily quota of urban trips doubling to 200. A total of nine mainland cities in the Greater...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 25China dad’s growth hormone investment for daughter sparks debate over societal pressureA father in central China, who spends 6,000 yuan (US$880) a month on “growth shots” for his daughter, has ignited a heated online debate regarding height anxiety. According to mainland media outlet Dazhong Daily, the father, surnamed Li, lives in Changsha, Hunan province, and consistently pays for growth hormone injections for his 12-year-old daughter. Before starting the treatment, the girl experienced a growth rate of only two to three centimetres per year. However, with the injections, she...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 25Young Japanese artists turn school blackboards into a hit medium for creativityThe humble blackboard is serving as the canvas, and colorful chalk the paint, for young Japanese artists. “Kokuban Art Koshien " is an annual national chalk art championship…Japan Today
WORLDJul 25The world is going crazy for Japan and Japanese food - no me | Mandurah MailThe article discusses the global popularity of Japan and Japanese food. It is a cultural observation piece.mandurahmail.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 25Putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop: how Rescene charmed South KoreaIn an industry built on going global, K-pop’s freshest phenomenon has succeeded by doing the exact opposite: staying home. Rescene, a five-member girl group from little-known agency The Muze Entertainment, debuted in 2024 but largely flew under the radar until recently. Now, they are the talk of the town – chart-toppers, brand ambassadors and a name that is suddenly inescapable across South Korea. No stadium tours preceded their rapid ascent from relative obscurity. No Hybe-scale marketing...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 25CORTIS REDRED Holds No . 1 on Apple Music Korea Daily Chart for 90 Days , Becomes Second - Longest Reigning Song in HistoryCORTIS REDRED has achieved a significant milestone by holding the top spot on the Apple Music Korea Daily Chart for 90 days. This makes it the second-longest reigning song in the chart's history, highlighting its cultural impact.allkpop.com · South Korea
WORLDJul 25Why Japan’s scenic Tohoku region is still a tourist outlierJapan’s tourism boom has packed the streets of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with foreign visitors, but one of the country’s most scenic regions is still struggling to draw them north. Tohoku, the northern region of Japan’s main island of Honshu, comprises Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata and Fukushima prefectures – an area known for mountains, hot springs, skiing, festivals and a slower rural pace. Of the record 42.7 million foreign visitors to Japan in 2025, just 2.57 million – roughyl 6 per...South China Morning Post