Overall Highlights

• A dog in China waits for its deceased owner, highlighting themes of loyalty and grief.
• Japan experiences a 5.2-magnitude earthquake in Hokkaido, raising concerns over natural disasters.
• China’s astronauts from the Shenzhou-20 mission meet the press, showcasing advancements in space exploration.
• Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs escalates travel warnings for Iran, indicating regional security concerns.
• China urges Japan to adhere to the one-China principle, reflecting ongoing tensions over Taiwan.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• A dog in China continues to wait for its deceased owner, evoking emotional responses from the public.
• China’s Shenzhou-20 astronauts hold a press conference, emphasizing China’s commitment to space exploration and technology.
• China calls on Japan to respect the one-China principle, criticizing any actions perceived as supporting Taiwan separatism.

Japan Perspective (Japan Sources)

• Japan’s Hokkaido is hit by a 5.2-magnitude earthquake, prompting discussions on disaster preparedness and response.
• Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs raises the risk level for Iran, advising citizens to evacuate, indicating heightened diplomatic tensions.
• Japan and Italy agree to enhance cooperation in economic security, reflecting Japan’s strategic partnerships amid regional challenges.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [en-US] Unaware of owner’s death, China dog waits daily in corridor for his return, moves many - South China Morning Post (1/17/2026)
2. [en-US] 5.2-magnitude quake hits Hokkaido, Japan – GFZ - 新华网 (1/16/2026)
3. [en-US] China’s Shenzhou-20 astronauts meet press - news.cgtn.com (1/16/2026)
4. [en-US] Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised the risk level for all of Iran to the highest level 4, advising evacuation. - news.cgtn.com (1/16/2026)
5. [en-US] French ‘intimacy’: Philippines, France near deal for Indo-Pacific strength - South China Morning Post (1/16/2026)
6. [en-US] ‘The Takaichi Fallout’ | Rising costs, soaring risks: Japan’s bankruptcy wave in 2025 - news.cgtn.com (1/16/2026)
7. [en-US] Column: What is Japan hiding under its masks? - 新华网 (1/16/2026)
8. [en-US] China urges Japan to abide by one-China principle, refrain from sending wrong signals to Taiwan separatists - China Daily (1/16/2026)
9. [en-US] Japan’s main opposition CDPJ, Komeito announce name of new centrist party - China Daily (1/16/2026)
10. [en-US] Japan’s main opposition CDPJ, Komeito announce name of new centrist party - 新华网 (1/16/2026)
11. [en-US] US says Canada will regret decision to let Chinese EVs into its market - Nikkei Asia (1/16/2026)
12. [en-US] Chinese special forces run Venezuela-style ‘decapitation’ drill - Nikkei Asia (1/16/2026)
13. [en-US] Japan, Italy agree to cooperate in strengthening economic security - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (1/16/2026)
14. [en-US] Fraudsters flee Cambodia’s ‘scam city’ after alleged kingpin deported to China - The Japan Times (1/16/2026)
15. [en-US] Yoon Suk Yeol gets 5-year term in South Korea’s first martial law verdict - Nikkei Asia (1/16/2026)
16. [en-US] Carney meets Xi after touting importance of ties with China amid ‘new world order’ - The Japan Times (1/16/2026)
17. [en-US] Asia backpedals on two-child policies and China joins whisky-making party - Nikkei Asia (1/16/2026)
18. [en-US] China, Canada signal thaw as Xi seeks ’new type’ of partnership with Carney - Nikkei Asia (1/16/2026)
19. [en-US] VinFast’s first battery-swappable e-bikes challenge gasoline motorcycles - Nikkei Asia (1/16/2026)
20. [en-US] BREAKING NEWS: Yamanote Line services fully resumed: JR East - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (1/16/2026)