- Nekton and Nippon Foundation collaborated on Ocean Census discoveries starting on May 27, 2026.
- Leading Seabed 2030 mapping efforts are underway, involving the Earth and Nippon Foundation.
- Deep-sea exploration is underway off Japan's coast, focusing on the Earth entity.
- Deep-sea surveys near Minamitorishima suggest valuable rare earth deposits, amidst China's supply limitations and cooperation talks.
China conducted deep sea exploration near Minamitorishima while issuing warnings against Japanese militarism.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
China conducted deep sea exploration near Minamitorishima while issuing warnings against Japanese militarism.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.US-Japan strategy and political figures comment on China's deep sea activities near Minamitorishima.1 source
China explores near Minamitorishima and warns against Japanese militarism.1 source
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The entities involved
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Minamitorishima
isolated Pacific island under Japanese jurisdiction
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Beijing
capital city of China
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