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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Chinese prefer to save money amid coronavirus crisis

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Pandemic may force Japan to give up on RCEP agreement for 2020

Business Apr 19, 2020

Pandemic may force Japan to give up on RCEP agreement for 2020

Tokyo is likely to place a top priority on shoring up the nation's virus-hit economy for an extended period, making it tough to promote free trade agreements.

Bank of Japan prodded to act as COVID-19 spreads, but options limited

Business | FOCUS Mar 10, 2020

Bank of Japan prodded to act as COVID-19 spreads, but options limited

Many smaller companies in the tourism, retail and other services sectors have encountered bankruptcy risks as the epidemic disrupts supply chains.

North Korea's first missile launch of 2020 aimed at capturing the attention of a distracted U.S.

Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Mar 3, 2020

North Korea's first missile launch of 2020 aimed at capturing the attention of a distracted U.S.

Coming as the new coronavirus strain holds the world's attention, North Korea's first projectile firing this year could be seen to underscore its intention to draw the focus of the United States onto Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs. At a key ruling party meeting in ...

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