Race against time to shelter China quake survivors amid record cold snap

Also in China, the pet cloning industry is a growing market. Despite many ethical questions and the considerable cost, demand is booming, as our correspondents report.

Meanwhile in Japan, normally bear numbers are down in November and December as hibernation begins. But this year, sightings have been unusually high. Due to a lack of food, the animals have left their natural habitat, giving rise to a record number of bear attacks. We tell you more.

Staying in Japan, we discover Yoshiki, a superstar in the country. He is a musician who has made his mark in rock but also classical music. He's now made his directorial debut in the documentary "Yoshiki Under The Sky". FRANCE 24's Culture Editor Eve Jackson caught up with him in Paris.

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