Society
China's Tech Flash and Infrastructure Fears: Japan Weighs the Light and Shadow
China's momentum in cutting-edge tech and entertainment — rooftop mist cooling that sharply lowers temperatures, and a thriving robot-fighting scene — drew attention in Japan. At the same time, a large mountain collapse in Chongqing that buried apartment blocks, plus gadgets that fake welds, exposed deep distrust of quality and safety. The 'light and shadow' contrast became the focus.