Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea
Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has visited a shrine paying tribute to the country’s war dead, drawing rebukes from China and South Korea.
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Chen Zhengzheng, legendary competitor in Tencent’s top mobile game, looks back and forward as he transitions to coaching at 28
· Xiaofei Xu
China’s ‘Cat’, Honor of Kings great, reflects on his gaming career amid the esports explosion
Chen Zhengzheng, legendary competitor in Tencent’s top mobile game, looks back and forward as he transitions to coaching at 28
· Xiaofei Xu
Why Chinese youth are turning to an 84-year-old Cambridge professor for support
To some of his 2.4 million followers, he is Grandpa Cute. Meet Alan Macfarlane, the gentle academic soothing China’s anxious generation
· Caroline Lin
Why Chinese youth are turning to an 84-year-old Cambridge professor for support
To some of his 2.4 million followers, he is Grandpa Cute. Meet Alan Macfarlane, the gentle academic soothing China’s anxious generation
· Caroline Lin
(LEAD) S. Korea's chief trade negotiator fired amid growing U.S. tariff pressure
(ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 3-4)
· Choi Kyong-ae
Japan’s young rugby team gain ‘great experience’ despite heavy loss to Australia
Coach Eddie Jones says his players must learn to keep their focus for 90 minutes and not become despondent after collapsing in second-half
· Agence France-Presse
Japan’s young rugby team gain ‘great experience’ despite heavy loss to Australia
Coach Eddie Jones says his players must learn to keep their focus for 90 minutes and not become despondent after collapsing in second-half
· Agence France-Presse
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed against Japan
How Australia’s players performed in Saturday’s 56-17 win over Japan in Townsville.
· Iain Payten
Japan’s macabre literati go global
For a while, Japanese cultural exports seemed to specialize in making people feel better. Marie Kondo taught us to “spark joy” in our housekeeping. “Terrace House” offered a softer, slower version of reality TV where drama often hinged on a glance across a kitchen. And Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons gave m…
· Mike Fu
(LEAD) S. Korea deplores Japanese officials' visits to Yasukuni Shrine
(ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 2 paras)
· Choi Kyong-ae
In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat
As the country nears a February 2027 nationwide ban on breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs for meat, some diners turn to black goat meat
· Reuters
In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat
As the country nears a February 2027 nationwide ban on breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs for meat, some diners turn to black goat meat
· Reuters
Self-driving cars in China can park, change lanes and drive like humans. Next stop: Europe
Autonomous cars in China can navigate chaotic city traffic with human-like precision, even parking themselves when the occupants have gone
· dpa
Self-driving cars in China can park, change lanes and drive like humans. Next stop: Europe
Autonomous cars in China can navigate chaotic city traffic with human-like precision, even parking themselves when the occupants have gone
· dpa
Pigs in muck: Wallabies forwards have a field day against Japan
August 15, 2026 — 6:01pm
· Peter FitzSimons
Evidence of earliest silkworm farming outside China found, upending Silk Road timeline
4,000-year-old cocoons found in Uzbekistan likely made their way to the region 2,000 years before the Silk Road even existed
· Kevin McSpadden
Evidence of earliest silkworm farming outside China found, upending Silk Road timeline
4,000-year-old cocoons found in Uzbekistan likely made their way to the region 2,000 years before the Silk Road even existed
· Kevin McSpadden
Karaoke in the car? China’s new wave of gadget-laden electric vehicles
China’s carmakers are competing to turn their vehicles into digital entertainment hubs, offering everything from film projectors to VR features
· Daniel Ren
Karaoke in the car? China’s new wave of gadget-laden electric vehicles
China’s carmakers are competing to turn their vehicles into digital entertainment hubs, offering everything from film projectors to VR features
· Daniel Ren
Korea deplores Japanese officials' visits to Yasukuni Shrine
South Korea denounced visits to the Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese officials and politicians Saturday, urging Japan's leaders to squarely face history and show remorse in order to develop bilateral relations based on mutual trust.
· Yonhap
De Lutiis marks 1,000th Wallabies cap with a try as Australia routs Japan 56-17
Australia’s Massimo De Lutiis celebrates after scoring a try during a rugby international between Japan and Australia in Townsville, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026. (Matt TaylorAAPImage via AP)
Carter Gordon impresses on return as Wallabies surge clear of Japan for dominant win
Australia 56-17 Japan in Nations Championship Test in Townsville
· Angus Fontaine
S. Korea deplores Japanese officials' visits to Yasukuni Shrine
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea denounced visits to the Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese officials and politicians Saturday, urging Japan's leaders to squarely face history and show remorse in order to develop bilateral relations based on mutual trust.
· Kim Eun-jung
For these musicians, the sounds of Korea go beyond K-pop
One artist found inspiration in parking garage chimes, another in trot
· Choi Jae-hee
In Korea, celebrity real estate is a story of its own
As reports delve into celebrities’ homes and property investments, the line between curiosity and the public’s right to know is becoming difficult to draw
· Park Jun-hee
From rally to rerating: Can Korea make its premium last?
Experts say predictable shareholder returns and sustained foreign investment are key to moving beyond Korea discount
· Choi Ji-won, Choi Yeon-jae
Has Hallyu peaked? After 30 years, Korea’s cultural wave faces a reckoning
Four of Korea's sharpest observers on Hallyu — from industry, academia, criticism and policy — offer different verdicts on where it goes from here
· Park Ga-young
Seoul commemorates 81st Liberation Day
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Saturday rang the Bosingak bell with descendants of independence activists and joined citizens in shouting “Manse” three times to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day.
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Beijing is said to move to clarify tax rules stoking confusion among China's ultra-wealthy
Beijing is moving to clarify new tax rules on offshore trusts that have sowed confusion among wealthy Chinese citizens and their advisers.
· Anniek Bao
China blasts Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversary
Beijing protests after Japanese defence chief pays visit to controversial shrine and Sanae Takaichi sends ritual offering
· Phoebe Zhang
China blasts Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversary
Beijing protests after Japanese defence chief pays visit to controversial shrine and Sanae Takaichi sends ritual offering
· Phoebe Zhang
Reclusive Chinese billionaire strikes US$33m deal to take over Shanghai hotel
Online gaming billionaire Chen Tianqiao acquired the Mia Hotel at a discount, as investors bet on a recovery in China’s prime real estate market
· Zhu Wenqian
Reclusive Chinese billionaire strikes US$33m deal to take over Shanghai hotel
Online gaming billionaire Chen Tianqiao acquired the Mia Hotel at a discount, as investors bet on a recovery in China’s prime real estate market
· Zhu Wenqian
US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China
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· Angelo Gonzales
Cooling caves in China's Guizhou province help tourists beat summer heat
A tour explores the Shilong Cave in China's Guizhou province. The cavern remains cool even at the height of summer. (Photo by Yukio Yajima)
· Staff Writer
Japan’s record rains strand thousands at Narita airport, kill eight
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· Angelo Gonzales
Deadly magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia, prompting evacuation and rescue | South China Morning Post
The quake prompted a tsunami warning, which was later lifted after checks showed no major sea-level changes that would pose a threat.
South Korea’s Lee urges talks with North Korea to replace armistice with peace
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· Angelo Gonzales
(LEAD) Japan PM refrains from visit to Yasukuni Shrine, but stops short of mentioning 'remorse'
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; UPDATES with Takaichi's address; EDITS to conform)
· CHANG JAE SUN
LIVE updates: Wallabies chasing third straight win as they take on Japan in Townsville
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· Iain Payten
South Korea’s president proposes formal end to Korean war talks with North
Lee Jae Myung says that through the talks, it may be possible to discuss steps to stop the expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
· Agence France-Presse
South Korea’s president proposes formal end to Korean war talks with North
Lee Jae Myung says that through the talks, it may be possible to discuss steps to stop the expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
· Agence France-Presse
Xi congratulates Lee on 78th anniv. of S. Korean government's establishment
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended congratulations to President Lee Jae Myung on the 78th anniversary of the establishment of South Korea's government, China's Xinhua News Agency reported.
· Kim Eun-jung
Australia v Japan: Nations Championship rugby union international – live
Updates from second Test between the Wallabies and Brave Blossoms
· Jonathan Howcroft, Jack Snape, Angus Fontaine
China’s arrest of Filipinos seen as a warning to Manila
MANILA, Philippines — China’s high-profile arrest of allegedly more than 100 undocumented Filipino workers could be a warning to Manila that Beijing was prepared to respond to actions against Chinese citizens in the Philippines, according to a Manila-based policy institute.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Japan could be experiencing the dark side of the Pokémon obsession
Interest in Pokémon cards has skyrocketed in recent years, creating an enormous unregulated industry. (ABC: Natalie Whiting)
Hong Kong’s biodiversity ‘richer than we know’ but many species lack protection
Conservationists flagged new species uncovered in city while urging authorities to formulate ‘red list’ to protect existing vulnerable ones
· Theodora Yu
South Korea’s Lee urges talks with North Korea about finally ending Korean war
Lee wants to end 1950-53 war, which has never had a peace treaty, but says talks should include curbing North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
· Reuters