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25 Novembre 2025

Taiwan, premier: “Return to China is not an option”

(Adnkronos) – The Prime Minister of Taiwan, Cho Jung-tai, has stated that for the 23 million citizens of his country, a “return” to China is not an option. His statements follow those of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who told US President Donald
25 Novembre 2025

Strong Quake Jolts Southwestern Japan

Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–A powerful earthquake hit southwestern Japan on Tuesday, measuring up to upper 5, the fourth-highest level on the country’s 10-point seismic intensity scale, in Kumamoto Prefecture. The temblor with an estimated magnitude of 5.7 struck around 6:01 p.m.,
25 Novembre 2025

INTERVIEW: No Need for Japan’s Takaichi to Back Off over Taiwan

Washington, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi does not need to “back off” despite heightened tensions between Japan and China following her recent remarks about a potential contingency over Taiwan. In a recent interview with Jiji Press, Kenneth Weinstein, Japan
25 Novembre 2025

Fukui Governor to Resign over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Fukui, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–Tatsuji Sugimoto, governor of the central Japan prefecture of Fukui, said Tuesday that he will step down following sexual harassment allegations against him. A Fukui government employee informed the prefectural government that the person had received inappropriate messages
25 Novembre 2025

“Kokuho” Becomes Japan’s Top-Grossing Live-Action Film

Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–“Kokuho” has become Japan’s highest-grossing live-action film, earning box office revenue of 17,377.39 million yen by Monday, according to Toho Co. Directed by Lee Sang-il, the film adaptation of Shuichi Yoshida’s same-name novel has broken the record set
25 Novembre 2025

3 Pct of New Tokyo Condo Buyers Live Abroad: Govt Survey

Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese government survey showed Tuesday that 3.0 pct of people who bought new condominiums in Tokyo between January and June this year were overseas residents. The survey, conducted by the land ministry, also found that 8.5 pct
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