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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 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. 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 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist 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.

US, Japan among 14 nations challenge China’s claim on SCS; Beijing hits back

The Tribune

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July 12, 2026

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US, Japan among 14 nations challenge China’s claim on SCS; Beijing hits back

Fourteen nations, including the UK, US, Japan and Australia, on Sunday reaffirmed a 2016 ruling invalidating China’s claims over the disputed South China Sea. A joint statement issued by the 14 nations said they rejected “destabilising” actions in the disputed waters that threatened regional peace. Beijing retorted immediately, saying: “The Chinese Government has reaffirmed territorial []

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BOL News

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· Jun 29, 2026

China expands export restrictions on Japan, targeting drone, nuclear, and defense institutes

Japan has been working to reduce reliance on China. The post China expands export restrictions on Japan, targeting drone, nuclear, and defense institutes appeared first on BOL News.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Photo] NEW - U.S.

NEW - U.S. overtakes China and becomes Taiwan's largest trading partner for the first time in 25 years, with Taiwan's overall exports +47 for the first six months of 2026 v LY.Source: https://www.mof.gov.tw/eng/singlehtml/f48d641f159a4866b1d31c0916fbcc71?cntId=fc3b187b9f744dbeb322e7760473ab01@disclosetv

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

China’s pressure campaign tests Trump’s commitment to Japan

Beijing’s move this week to add 20 more Japanese entities to its export-control list is the latest chapter in a complex US-Japan-China geopolitical triangle. Over the past seven months, an angry China has punished Tokyo repeatedly. A miffed Japan is left feeling betrayed. And a war-distracted Washington has struggled to navigate between the two, adding further tension in a region already on tenterhooks, according to analysts and former US government officials. The gnawing unease was sparked in...

UPI

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· Jun 23, 2026

China’s rare-earth curbs squeeze Japanese manufacturers

China’s rare-earth curbs squeeze Japanese manufacturers

The Next Web

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· Jun 22, 2026

China hits back at the Pentagon with curbs on 56 US firms

China’s new trade curbs target 56 US companies, from rare-earth miners to drone makers. It is direct retaliation for Washington adding Chinese firms to its military blacklist. China has answered the Pentagon’s blacklist with one of its own. On Monday, Beijing aimed trade curbs at 56 American companies. The measures hit drone makers and defence [] This story continues at The Next Web

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Why Japan and South Korea’s Deepening Defense Ties Are Good News for the US

Two of America’s closest security partners in Asia, Japan and South Korea, have historically struggled to cooperate due to historical animosities. However, at the urging of the U.S., in recent years Tokyo and Seoul have increasingly collaborated with each other and trilaterally with Washington. Last month, that cooperation took another step forward. Japanese Defense Minister...

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Related coverage for "US, Japan among 14 nations challenge China’s claim on SCS; Beijing hits back": BOL News — China expands export restrictions on Japan, targeting drone, nuclear, and defense institutes. Disclose.tv — [Photo] NEW - U.S.. South China Morning Post — China’s pressure campaign tests Trump’s commitment to Japan. UPI — China’s rare-earth curbs squeeze Japanese manufacturers. The Next Web — China hits back at the Pentagon with curbs on 56 US firms. The Daily Signal — Why Japan and South Korea’s Deepening Defense Ties Are Good News for the US