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A Cold War-era fortress on Xiju Island, part of the Taiwan-controlled Matsu archipelago near the Chinese mainland. Once a frontline outpost against China, the islands now balance their military legacy with tourism and everyday life. trib.al/Wh2K7CE

Living between two worlds on Taiwan's Matsu IslandsResidents navigate history, identity and life just 9 kilometers from Chinatrib.al

Japan's top domestic rugby league is facing a legal challenge from foreign-born players who say new eligibility rules could force naturalized Japanese internationals out of the competition despite years spent representing the country. trib.al/tjFS7Jg

Foreign-born players challenge Japan rugby eligibility rulesNaturalized internationals say new rules unfairly override citizenshiptrib.al

In Focus: Tokyo Formula E race doubles as Japan-Saudi networking hub EVs, alternative energy and investment dominate discussions around glitzy racing event trib.al/UNz7785

In Focus: Tokyo Formula E race doubles as Japan-Saudi networking hubEVs, alternative energy and investment dominate discussions around glitzy racing eventtrib.al

What is now the small Central Asian nation of Kyrgyzstan long ago served as a key hub along the Silk Road linking East Asia with West Asia and the Mediterranean. trib.al/24M5iU7

Kyrgyzstan ruins reveal Silk Road melting pot of faiths and empiresExcavation uncovers traces of ancient past, drawing Chinese interesttrib.al

As avian flu takes toll, Yonex and other producers look to synthetic alternatives. trib.al/QGK2WfL

Badminton shuttlecock prices surge 30% in Japan on China's feather shortageAs avian flu takes toll, Yonex and other producers look to synthetic alternativestrib.al

China State Railway Group is boosting shipments of air conditioners to Europe as heat waves batter the continent this summer, using a China-Europe freight line to reduce transport time to around 15 days compared with 40 days by sea. trib.al/kQ8rQdv

Chinese trains packed with ACs speed into Europe to help with heat waveFreight rail link helps shave 25 days off travel time compared with sea routestrib.al

Is Toyota's prince ready for the driver's seat? Fresh questions are being raised about succession at the world's largest automaker. trib.al/YQQD8K6

Foreign-born players challenge Japan rugby eligibility rules https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/sports/foreign-born-players-challenge-japan-rugby-eligibility-rules

Foreign-born players challenge Japan rugby eligibility rulesNaturalized internationals say new rules unfairly override citizenshipasia.nikkei.com

Singapore bans British band Massive Attack for showing Palestinian flag https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/singapore-bans-british-band-massive-attack-for-showing-palestinian-flag

Singapore bans British band Massive Attack for showing Palestinian flagMembers under investigation for taking up a political cause during their concertasia.nikkei.com

Chinese automotive battery maker CATL is thriving while its customers falter. Why? trib.al/MX6XS8c

Badminton shuttlecock prices surge 30% in Japan on China's feather shortage https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/sports/badminton-shuttlecock-prices-surge-30-in-japan-on-china-s-feather-shortage

Badminton shuttlecock prices surge 30% in Japan on China's feather shortageAs avian flu takes toll, Yonex and other producers look to synthetic alternativesasia.nikkei.com

China's cleaning robots mop up 70% of global share through innovation Manufacturers focus on unique abilities like climbing stairs over price trib.al/mc4W91t

China's cleaning robots mop up 70% of global share through innovationManufacturers focus on unique abilities like climbing stairs over pricetrib.al

US Treasury intervenes to support the yen after Japan steps in, FT reports https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/us-treasury-intervenes-to-support-the-yen-after-japan-steps-in-ft-reports

US Treasury intervenes to support the yen after Japan steps in, FT reportsScott Bessent's to-do list: Buy $5bn-$10bn worth of yen, Reuters photo showsasia.nikkei.com

Why Nvidia and others in Silicon Valley oppose a US ban on Chinese AI America's tech ecosystem needs open-weight models to drive growth as AI bubble fears grow trib.al/xGZ74WZ

Why Nvidia and others in Silicon Valley oppose a US ban on Chinese AIAmerica's tech ecosystem needs open-weight models to drive growth as AI bubble fears growtrib.al

Chinese owners of UK private schools criticized after closures Industry leaders call for tighter oversight of foreign investors trib.al/HJH48NS

Chinese owners of UK private schools criticized after closuresIndustry leaders call for tighter oversight of foreign investorstrib.al

Seiko rivals LVMH in key metric after luxury pivot Japan watchmaker has built up its brand with big ad spending, promotional deals trib.al/TwhFgBK

Seiko rivals LVMH in key metric after luxury pivotJapan watchmaker has built up its brand with big ad spending, promotional dealstrib.al

AI makes cyberattacks too fast to fight Intruder needed only 27 seconds to start spreading in network in one instance trib.al/yaQNSR5

Support for female emperors in Japan hits 84% in Nikkei poll Views split on succession by sons of adoptees from former imperial branches trib.al/gjSGB0v

Support for female emperors in Japan hits 84% in Nikkei pollViews split on succession by sons of adoptees from former imperial branchestrib.al

Chinese trains packed with ACs speed into Europe to help with heat wave https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/chinese-trains-packed-with-acs-speed-into-europe-to-help-with-heat-wave

Chinese trains packed with ACs speed into Europe to help with heat waveFreight rail link helps shave 25 days off travel time compared with sea routesasia.nikkei.com

Japan plans to tighten permanent residency requirements for foreigners Revision to specify income threshold above average household earnings trib.al/hxowapi

Japan plans to tighten permanent residency requirements for foreignersRevision to specify income threshold above average household earningstrib.al