Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them
Japan has found a new export industry and it doesn’t come off an assembly line. It arrives by plane, spends freely and is, increasingly, what Tokyo is banking its economic future on. Last year, 42.7 million foreign visitors arrived in the country, a record that shattered the previous year’s high by nearly 16 per cent. Now Tokyo wants to turn that surge into something more lasting: a permanent pillar of growth to rival, or even outlast, the industries that built modern Japan. To achieve that...
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Bloomberg
· Jun 26, 2026
China Should Capitalize On This Trend
China had fewer tourists than Saudi Arabia last year. To bring back visitors, the country should make the most of the Chinamaxxing movement, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Juliana Liu. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 8, 2026
China targets 190 million inbound tourist visits by 2030 in new five-year tourism plan
BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) -- China aims to attract 190 million inbound tourist visits a year by 2030, according to a new...
South China Morning Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong jump by 13% to 26.7 million in first half of year
Hong Kong welcomed 13 per cent more visitors in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2025, as it hosted more mega-events and the Airport Authority stepped up efforts to add destinations to boost tourism. Tourism minister Rosanna Law Shuk-pui revealed on Wednesday that visitor arrivals reached about 26.71 million in the first six months of 2026, representing an annual increase of 13 per cent. Visitors from mainland China and foreign tourists increased by 16 per cent and 5...
Korea Times News
· Jun 22, 2026
Why foreign shoppers are flocking to this Seoul lifestyle store
Why foreign shoppers are flocking to this Seoul lifestyle store
TASS
· Jul 3, 2026
Russia ranks among top three countries by number of tourists visiting Vietnam — VnExpress
Data from Vietnam's General Statistics Office show that mainland China remained Vietnam's largest international tourism market this year, with 2.69 million arrivals
BERNAMA
· Jul 8, 2026
World : China Targets 190 Million Inbound Tourist Visits By 2030 In New Five-Year Tourism Plan
BEIJING, July 8 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- China aims to attract 190 million inbound tourist visits a year by 2030, according to a new five-year tourism development plan, signalling the country's expanding efforts to draw overseas visitors as it seeks to boost consumption and deepen international exchanges, reported Xinhua.
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Related coverage for "Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them": Bloomberg — China Should Capitalize On This Trend. The Rising Nepal — China targets 190 million inbound tourist visits by 2030 in new five-year tourism plan. South China Morning Post — Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong jump by 13% to 26.7 million in first half of year. Korea Times News — Why foreign shoppers are flocking to this Seoul lifestyle store. TASS — Russia ranks among top three countries by number of tourists visiting Vietnam — VnExpress. BERNAMA — World : China Targets 190 Million Inbound Tourist Visits By 2030 In New Five-Year Tourism Plan