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Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, offers Malaysian travellers direct flight access and a compelling blend of archaeological treasures, natural beauty, and cultural heritage often overlooked in favour of China's major hubs.
UNESCO has inscribed Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites as a World Heritage site, recognizing 19 ancient locations that chronicle the emergence of Japan's centralized state during interactions with China and Korea.
A 69-year-old Chinese villager who had his nose bitten off while stopping an attacker from strangling a woman has been named a national hero by the Chinese government, receiving recognition alongside 85 others.
Japan's parliament has approved a revised Imperial House Law that permits the adoption of males from former branch families and allows female imperial members to retain status after marriage to commoners, while preserving the male succession system.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approval rating has fallen below 50 per cent for the first time since taking office in October, according to a Jiji Press survey released Thursday, marking a significant erosion of public confidence.
Japan's lower house has swiftly approved a bill to amend the Imperial House Law for the first time since 1947, enabling imperial family adoptions and allowing female members to retain status after marriage to commoners.
Taiwan's meteorological authorities have issued a sea warning as Typhoon Bavi intensifies and approaches the island from the southeast, with a land warning expected Friday morning. Transportation disruptions are already mounting.