The Japanese warship's voyage through the Taiwan Strait has reignited China's tensions, with Beijing issuing a strong protest. The passage of the JS Ikazuchi, en route to military exercises in the Philippines, coincides with the anniversary of an 1895 treaty ceding the island to Japan.
In other news, the Chinese Communist Party's official newspaper, The People's Daily, has published articles celebrating workers who built transistors and vacuum tubes with little formal training. This move could signal a shift towards a more traditional, state-led approach to technology development.
Additionally, the global travel industry is seeing a recovery in China, with a 20% year-on-year increase in Schengen visa applications. This indicates a potential boost for international travel and the visa application process.
The bottom line: The tension between China and Japan over the Taiwan Strait remains a key concern, while China's approach to technology and the recovery of the travel industry are also worth monitoring.
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