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BYD announced a groundbreaking "super e-platform" capable of delivering 1,000 kW of charging power, allowing its electric vehicles to travel 400 km on just a 5-minute charge. The company also revealed plans to develop a nationwide ultra-fast charging network with over 4,000 charging units to ease EV drivers' concerns about charging times.

U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the U.S.-Japan treaty alliance, stating that the U.S. is obligated to protect Japan while Japan is not obligated to protect the U.S. This statement was disputed by experts, who pointed out that Japan's post-WWII reforms allow it to exercise collective self-defense and assist the U.S. under certain circumstances.

An ocean sunfish, noted for its friendly behavior, became lethargic and stopped eating during renovations at the Kaikyokan aquarium in Shimonoseki, likely due to the sudden absence of visitors. Aquarium staff addressed the issue by installing human cutouts around the tank, which quickly encouraged the fish to resume normal eating habits and recover its health.

A SpaceX crew capsule docked with the International Space Station just over a day after launch, delivering four new crew members from the U.S., Japan, and Russia to replace two NASA astronauts held up by technical delays. Amid ongoing mission adjustments, the current crew welcomed their counterparts as the station prepares for a planned return journey later this week.

Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with Japan's Nikkei 225 edging up 0.2% while the S&P 500 dropped 1.1% on Tuesday. Investors are awaiting the Fed's forecasts for interest rates, inflation, and the economy, with Wall Street expecting two or three rate cuts by the end of 2025.