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Museum dedicated to founder of Sanrio, best known for Hello Kitty, opens in Japan

The museum showcases the life of Sanrio’s Honorary Chairman Shintaro Tsuji, 98, and traces the company’s history from its predecessor, Yamanashi Silk Center, founded by him in 1960.

South Korea suitcase murder reveals pattern of family abuse

Field Notes from Beijing

Fuel shock bites in China, but no panic yet

Motorists queue to fill their tanks ahead of a petrol price adjustment expected on March 23, at a petrol station in Suzhou, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on March 22, 2026. (Photo by CN-STR / AFP) / China OUT

Japan PM Takaichi plans Australia visit to discuss rare earths, Nikkei reports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will also discuss the “free and open Indo-Pacific” initiative with Australian officials, Nikkei said.

Japan aims to ease arms export rules, allow lethal weapons sales

Under the planned revision, arms exports to countries where armed conflict is taking place are prohibited in principle.

‘Afraid of weighing scale’: Olympic diver’s tearful interview spotlights cyberbullying in China

Chinese diver Quan Hongchan during a broadcast interview on March 30, in which she spoke about her struggles with her weight.

China tightens border controls, culls cattle amid foot-and-mouth outbreak

The Ministry of Agriculture said last weekend it had started culling animals and disinfecting affected areas.

China probes Politburo member in widest purge since 1976

Mr Ma Xingrui, former party secretary of China’s western Xinjiang region, was placed under investigation for “severe violations” of unspecified laws and party discipline.

China urges respect for Palestinian rights after Israel passes death penalty law

A protest in Jerusalem against a law passed by Israel's Parliament hat would allow the hanging of Palestinians convicted of deadly militant attacks.

Japan’s order for Tomahawk missiles delayed by US use in Iran

Tomahawk missiles are a centrepiece of Tokyo’s new strategy of equipping itself with long-range strike capabilities to deal with challenges from China and North Korea.

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