It underscores a wider strategic calculus by Beijing, which is shaped by tensions with Japan and US. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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A strong earthquake hit western Japan on Tuesday but there was no danger of a tsunami. The prefectural capital of Matsue and ...

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The epicenter of the first earthquake was in eastern Shimane prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

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