Japan’s Myoko Highlands Faces Tourism Boom and Local Backlash Over $1.4 Billion Mega-Resort Plan
In three years, Japan’s scenic Myoko highlands in Niigata prefecture will become home to a new $1.4 billion mega-resort developed by Singapore-based Patience Capital...
Japan Innovation Party Likely to Back Ruling Parties in Budget Vote Despite Criticism of PM Ishiba
The Japan Innovation Party (JIP) is expected to support the ruling coalition in the House of Representatives in a second vote on Japan’s fiscal...
China Condemns U.S. Sanctions over Iranian Oil Trade, Vows to Protect Economic Interests
China sharply criticized the United States on Friday for imposing sanctions on Chinese entities involved in the trade of Iranian oil, pledging to defend...
Xi Jinping Congratulates Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Novruz Holiday, Affirms Commitment to Bilateral Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the Novruz holiday, emphasizing the strong ties...
Shanghai’s Tourism Revenue Hits Record $80.3 Billion in 2024, New Attractions Planned
Shanghai achieved a record-breaking tourism revenue of approximately 576.1 billion yuan (about 80.3 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, local authorities announced on Friday.
Domestic tourism...
