TOKYO, Jan 20 (Firstpost) - China is about to embark on a diplomatic campaign in Europe’s power centers. Top Chinese delegation will visit Germany and Belgium next month in a bid to reset relations with a skeptical Europe.
China can stomach the fact that the US treats it as a hostile rival but cannot afford to lose Europe too. Yet, persistent US efforts to draw Europe away from China have delivered at least some results.
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Uniqlo, a leading clothing retailer, has announced the start of used clothing sales at its Tenjin store in Fukuoka City, a first for the brand in Kyushu.
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As Japan begins overtime regulations for drivers, popular bus tours are now being forced to reconsider their routes.
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Residents of Japan's oldest student dormitory, self-managed for over 100 years, are digging in as Kyoto University attempts to evict them from the premises.
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