Business | FOCUS Oct 30, 2020

Japanese firms may face rocky road ahead with China’s new policies

Japanese firms have complained about China's environmental policies, saying they are too strict to obey.

Business Oct 24, 2020

China's ambition to involve Hong Kong in economic zone creates ripple

The planned zone would include Macau and a clutch of mainland cities as well as the territory.

National / Politics | FOCUS Sep 15, 2020

North Korea’s virus and economic woes may open door to Suga-Kim meeting

Kim Jong Un could extend an olive branch to Japan to receive aid to rebuild North Korea's stagnant economy.

National | FOCUS Sep 9, 2020

China expects warm ties to continue under Japan's next PM, sources say

Beijing has voiced a willingness to maintain relatively amicable ties with Tokyo, at a time when its relationship with Washington has grown increasingly acrimonious.

Business | FOCUS Aug 21, 2020

Fears grow that China may use U.S. debt as weapon amid trade friction

Large-scale sales of U.S. dollar-denominated assets would also trigger depreciation of the dollar against the yen, hitting Japanese exports.

National / Politics | FOCUS Aug 16, 2020

Arrest of Hong Kong's 'Goddess of Democracy' may complicate Japan-China ties

Detention of popular protest leader throws rights issues into the spotlight, threatening to further exacerbate tensions between Beijing and Tokyo.

Business / Economy | FOCUS Jul 17, 2020

Chinese prefer to save money amid coronavirus crisis

Retail sales of consumer goods plunged 11.4 percent, and the total value of imports dropped 3.3 percent in the first half of this year.

National / Politics | FOCUS Jul 1, 2020

Hong Kong law leaves Japan in a bind as it juggles U.S. alliance and China ties

Tokyo, wary of repercussions from Beijing, finds itself in a dilemma as it faces calls from Washington and others to help safeguard rights of the city's residents.

National | FOCUS May 29, 2020

Japanese in Beijing hope to reunite with families as Abe lifts emergency

At least 20 percent of Japanese people who were working in the Chinese capital have yet to come back, a survey conducted in late March showed.

National / Politics | FOCUS May 17, 2020

China cozies up to Japan and South Korea as ties with U.S. sour over coronavirus

Beijing has been making friendly overtures toward Tokyo, with an eye on economic revival after the pandemic passes, diplomatic sources have said.