The NBA has made a successful return to China after a six-year hiatus, capitalizing on its massive fanbase, but faces geopolitical tensions amid U.S.-China trade disputes and sensitive domestic issues. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/14/world/nba-china-return-no-slam-dunk/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #nba #china #communistparty #sports #macau

Strong winds, relentless rain and rough seas hit southern China as powerful Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in the Guangdong province after killing at least 14 in Taiwan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/25/asia-pacific/typhoon-ragasa-china-taiwan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #typhoons #china #taiwan #macau #hongkong