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ReportedTelecommunications outage announcement

NTT DOCOMO said on the 11th that its standalone 5G service experienced a nationwide outage in Japan that day, affecting voice calls, data communications and text messaging.

NTT DOCOMOJapan

Broadcast 11 November 2026 · Event date 11 November 2026

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NTT DOCOMO said on the 11th that its standalone 5G service experienced a nationwide outage in Japan that day, affecting voice calls, data communications and text messaging.

Translated paragraph context
Major Japanese mobile operator NTT Docomo said on November 11 that its standalone 5G network service had experienced a nationwide outage in Japan that day, affecting voice calls, data communications, and text messaging. The cause of the outage remained under investigation. According to Japanese media reports, NTT Docomo had also experienced a similar service outage several days earlier, affecting approximately 1.5 million users.
Original Chinese quote
日本大型移动通信运营商都科摩通信公司11日称，当天，该公司5G独立组网服务在日本全国范围内发生故障，语音通话、数据通信、短信服务受到影响
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ReportedDiplomatic statement

On the 5th, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Japan's participation in Western sanctions against Russia and other actions had seriously worsened bilateral relations, and that comprehensive bilateral dialogue could resume only after Japanese authorities abandoned their anti-Russia course.

Russian Ministry of Foreign AffairsZakharovaRussiaJapan

Broadcast 6 November 2026 · Event date 5 November 2026

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On the 5th, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Japan's participation in Western sanctions against Russia and other actions had seriously worsened bilateral relations, and that comprehensive bilateral dialogue could resume only after Japanese authorities abandoned their anti-Russia course.

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Under a presidential decree signed by Russian President Putin on November 5, Russia has temporarily taken control of the equity interests involved in Japan Tobacco's production operations in Russia. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a protest and demanded that Russia revoke the decision. Information from Japan Tobacco shows that its subsidiary Japan Tobacco International held approximately 37% of the Russian tobacco market in 2025. In addition, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said on November 5 that Japan's actions, including joining Western sanctions against Russia, had caused a severe deterioration in Russia-Japan relations, and that "a resumption of comprehensive bilateral dialogue will be possible only after the Japanese authorities abandon their anti-Russia course."
Original Chinese quote
此外，俄罗斯外交部发言人扎哈罗娃5日表示，日本加入西方对俄制裁等举动，导致俄日关系严重恶化，“只有在日本当局放弃反俄路线后，才有可能恢复双边全面对话”。
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ReportedSports closing ceremony

The fifth Asian Para Games closed in Japan on the evening of October 24, with Zhong Saichun serving as the Chinese Sports Delegation's closing-ceremony flag bearer.

Zhong SaichunChinese Sports DelegationJapan

Broadcast 25 October 2026 · Event date 24 October 2026

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The fifth Asian Para Games closed in Japan on the evening of October 24, with Zhong Saichun serving as the Chinese Sports Delegation's closing-ceremony flag bearer.

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The fifth Asian Para Games closed in Japan last night (October 24), with wheelchair fencer Zhong Saichun serving as the flag bearer for the Chinese sports delegation at the closing ceremony. At these Games, the Chinese team won 207 gold, 117 silver and 111 bronze medals, totaling 435 medals, and topped both the gold medal and overall medal tables for the fifth consecutive edition. The team broke 11 world records and 18 Asian records, achieving its best results at an Asian Para Games held outside China.
Original Chinese quote
昨晚（10月24日），第五届亚残运会在日本闭幕，轮椅击剑运动员仲赛春担任中国体育代表团闭幕式旗手。
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ReportedHistorical security concern statement

Zakharova said Japanese militarism had historically harmed the Russian Far East and Asian countries, and that Russia's concerns had ample historical and present-day grounds.

ZakharovaRussian Far EastJapan

Broadcast 22 October 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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Zakharova said Japanese militarism had historically harmed the Russian Far East and Asian countries, and that Russia's concerns had ample historical and present-day grounds.

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on October 21 that the Japan–U.S. “Keen Sword 27” joint military exercise had gone beyond the principle of an “exclusively defense-oriented policy” and was part of Japan's accelerating “remilitarization.” She said it posed security risks to Russia's Far Eastern border regions and would also threaten stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region, and that Russia would respond by strengthening its defense capabilities. Zakharova said Japanese militarism had historically harmed Russia's Far East and Asian countries, and that Russia's concerns had ample historical and present-day grounds. Regarding Japanese companies' delivery of drones to Ukraine, Zakharova condemned Japan for openly taking hostile action and said Russia would respond firmly.
Original Chinese quote
扎哈罗娃表示，日本军国主义历史上曾对俄罗斯远东地区及亚洲国家造成危害，俄方担忧具有充分的历史和现实依据。
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ReportedMilitary exercise criticism and response announcement

On the 21st, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said the Japan–US “Keen Sword 27” joint exercise had exceeded the principle of exclusively defense-oriented policy and was part of Japan's accelerated remilitarization. She said it posed security risks to Russia's Far Eastern border region and would threaten Asia-Pacific stability and security, adding that Russia would strengthen its defense capabilities in response.

ZakharovaJapan

Broadcast 22 October 2026 · Event date 21 October 2026

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On the 21st, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said the Japan–US “Keen Sword 27” joint exercise had exceeded the principle of exclusively defense-oriented policy and was part of Japan's accelerated remilitarization. She said it posed security risks to Russia's Far Eastern border region and would threaten Asia-Pacific stability and security, adding that Russia would strengthen its defense capabilities in response.

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on October 21 that the Japan–U.S. “Keen Sword 27” joint military exercise had gone beyond the principle of an “exclusively defense-oriented policy” and was part of Japan's accelerating “remilitarization.” She said it posed security risks to Russia's Far Eastern border regions and would also threaten stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region, and that Russia would respond by strengthening its defense capabilities. Zakharova said Japanese militarism had historically harmed Russia's Far East and Asian countries, and that Russia's concerns had ample historical and present-day grounds. Regarding Japanese companies' delivery of drones to Ukraine, Zakharova condemned Japan for openly taking hostile action and said Russia would respond firmly.
Original Chinese quote
俄罗斯外交部发言人扎哈罗娃21日表示，日美“利剑27”联合军演已经超越“专守防卫”原则，是日本加速“再军事化”的一部分，对俄远东边境地区构成安全风险，也将危害亚太地区稳定与安全，俄方将加强国防能力予以回应。
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ReportedDrone delivery condemnation and response warning

Regarding Japanese companies' delivery of drones to Ukraine, Zakharova condemned what she called openly hostile action by Japan and said Russia would respond forcefully.

ZakharovaUkraineJapan

Broadcast 22 October 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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Regarding Japanese companies' delivery of drones to Ukraine, Zakharova condemned what she called openly hostile action by Japan and said Russia would respond forcefully.

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on October 21 that the Japan–U.S. “Keen Sword 27” joint military exercise had gone beyond the principle of an “exclusively defense-oriented policy” and was part of Japan's accelerating “remilitarization.” She said it posed security risks to Russia's Far Eastern border regions and would also threaten stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region, and that Russia would respond by strengthening its defense capabilities. Zakharova said Japanese militarism had historically harmed Russia's Far East and Asian countries, and that Russia's concerns had ample historical and present-day grounds. Regarding Japanese companies' delivery of drones to Ukraine, Zakharova condemned Japan for openly taking hostile action and said Russia would respond firmly.
Original Chinese quote
对于日本公司向乌克兰交付无人机一事，扎哈罗娃谴责日方公然采取敌对行动，俄方将进行强硬回应。
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ReportedProtest

Japanese citizens rallied outside the National Diet on the evenings of October 19 and 20, opposing military expansion and constitutional revision and calling for peace and an honest reckoning with the history of aggression.

TakaichiJapanU.S. Congress

Broadcast 21 October 2026 · Event date 19 Oct — 20 October 2026

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Japanese citizens rallied outside the National Diet on the evenings of October 19 and 20, opposing military expansion and constitutional revision and calling for peace and an honest reckoning with the history of aggression.

Translated paragraph context
CCTV.com news (Xinwen Lianbo): On the evenings of October 19 and 20, Japanese citizens held rallies outside the National Diet for two consecutive days, opposing moves by the Takaichi administration to expand the military and revise the constitution, and calling for peace to be upheld. Participants said Japan should face up to its history of aggression during World War II and avoid repeating past mistakes.
Original Chinese quote
19日晚和20日晚，日本民众连续两天在国会前举行集会，反对高市政权扩军修宪动向，呼吁维护和平。
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ReportedCeremony participation

Yan Panpan and Li Yujie served as flag bearers for the Chinese delegation and led it into the venue.

Li YujieYan PanpanChinese Sports DelegationJapan

Broadcast 18 October 2026 · Event date 18 October 2026

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Yan Panpan and Li Yujie served as flag bearers for the Chinese delegation and led it into the venue.

Translated paragraph context
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): The fifth Asian Para Games opened in Japan today, October 18. At the opening ceremony, male para powerlifter Yan Panpan and female para taekwondo athlete Li Yujie served as flag bearers for the Chinese sports delegation and led it into the venue.
Original Chinese quote
男子残疾人举重运动员闫盼盼、女子残疾人跆拳道运动员李羽洁担任中国体育代表团旗手，引领代表团入场
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ReportedSports opening

The fifth Asian Para Games opened in Japan on October 18.

Japan

Broadcast 18 October 2026 · Event date 18 October 2026

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The fifth Asian Para Games opened in Japan on October 18.

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CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): The fifth Asian Para Games opened in Japan today, October 18. At the opening ceremony, male para powerlifter Yan Panpan and female para taekwondo athlete Li Yujie served as flag bearers for the Chinese sports delegation and led it into the venue.
Original Chinese quote
第五届亚洲残疾人运动会今天（10月18日）在日本开幕
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ReportedCriticism and appeal

Japanese commentators criticized right-wing politicians for glorifying aggression, saying that sending offerings or making shrine visits affronted historical justice and challenged the postwar order. They called for facing history and taking action to reflect on war crimes.

Japan

Broadcast 17 October 2026 · Event date Date not specified

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Japanese commentators criticized right-wing politicians for glorifying aggression, saying that sending offerings or making shrine visits affronted historical justice and challenged the postwar order. They called for facing history and taking action to reflect on war crimes.

Translated paragraph context
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): According to Japanese media reports, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and several other politicians sent ritual offerings to Yasukuni Shrine today, October 17, while Japan's minister in charge of economic and fiscal policy, Minoru Kiuchi, visited the shrine. Yasukuni Shrine honors 14 Japanese Class-A war criminals. Japanese commentators criticized right-wing Japanese politicians for glorifying the history of aggression and called on Japan to face history and deeply reflect on its war crimes.
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日本人士批评日本右翼政客美化侵略历史，呼吁日本正视历史，对战争罪行进行深刻反省。
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