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China bans sale of dual-use items to Japanese end users for military purposes

China bans sale of dual-use items to Japanese end users for military purposes

Ban to take effect immediately, says Commerce Ministry

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Xi, Irish premier Martin discuss economic ties, China-EU relations in Beijing meeting
06.01.2026

Xi, Irish premier Martin discuss economic ties, China-EU relations in Beijing meeting

President Xi Jinping hosts Micheal Martin in first visit by an Irish premier in 14 years

Saltwater fish fetches record $3.2M in auction at Tokyo market
06.01.2026

Saltwater fish fetches record $3.2M in auction at Tokyo market

243-kilogram bluefin tuna caught off coast in northeastern Japan

Explosion in southwestern Pakistan kills one, injures 16
06.01.2026

Explosion in southwestern Pakistan kills one, injures 16

Blast apparently caused by improvised explosive device, according to police 1 killed, 9 injured in separate blast in northwestern Pakistan, say authorities

Japan’s prime minister reiterates call for talks with China
06.01.2026

Japan’s prime minister reiterates call for talks with China

Remarks by Sanae Takaichi come after China’s Embassy in Japan advises Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan

Powerful earthquake strikes Western Japan, no tsunami observed
06.01.2026

Powerful earthquake strikes Western Japan, no tsunami observed

Quake hits eastern Shimane province at depth of 10 kilometers