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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 30, 2022

China's January factory activity contracts as COVID-19 lockdowns bite

China's factory activity contracted at the sharpest rate in 23 months in January, underscoring the huge economic costs from the country's 'COVID zero' approach.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 27, 2022

How the computer chip shortage could incite a U.S. conflict with China

The war game and study by the Center for a New American Security illustrate how dependent the world is on Taiwanese computer chips.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jan 25, 2022

War may loom, but are there off-ramps?

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration and NATO are expected to respond, in writing, to Russia's far-reaching demands in the next several days in an effort to maintain diplomatic talks.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 14, 2022

The great COVID-19 coverup

COVID-19 deaths make all the headlines, but what flies under the radar are the increased rates of obesity, unemployment, depression, alcoholism and suicides.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 12, 2022

World’s worst-performing bank lent billions to China Evergrande

Battered by mounting losses on loans to developers including China Evergrande Group, China Minsheng Banking Corp. saw their stocks tumble 31% in the 12 months through last week.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 8, 2022

In Kazakhstan’s street battles, signs of elites fighting each other

The reasons for the bloody crisis in Central Asia remain murky, but experts say popular discontent could mask an old-fashioned power struggle within the ruling faction.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 7, 2022

China proposes cutting carbon quotas to help meet climate goals

The existing quotas have been quite lenient to polluters, creating a surplus of allowances that has weighed on prices.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jan 3, 2022

China moves to overhaul protections for women’s rights, sort of

The Chinese government is set to change its law governing women's rights for the first time in decades, but the obvious contradictions have left many women feeling skeptical.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 23, 2021

Sebastian Coe voices opposition to boycotts as Diamond League adds second event in China

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said he is "philosophically opposed" to boycotts and prefers dialogue as a means to work through issues after the Diamond League announced the addition of a second event in China next year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 21, 2021

In the year to end child labor, COVID-19 wreaks havoc

Despite some success stories that put child traffickers behind bars, global progress was patchy and COVID-19 fueled abuses.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Dec 9, 2021

Amarachi Nwosu tackles diversity issues with 'Women of Color in Japan'

Filmmaker Amarachi Nwosu's short film, which follows three women of different ethnicities who navigate their opportunities and challenges in Tokyo, seeks to dismantle stereotypes in Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Nov 24, 2021

Biden's bet on oil reserves highlights complicated relations with China

The Biden administration's diplomatic inroads with China first surfaced this month in Scotland, where the two countries hammered out a surprise deal on boosting action on climate change.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 18, 2021

Asia looks to release oil reserves after U.S. request

The world's biggest economies said on Thursday they were looking into releasing oil from their strategic reserves, following a rare request from the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2021

China bill that includes much-needed chips funding stalled in U.S. Congress

Sweeping legislation to boost U.S. competitiveness with China and fund much-needed semiconductor production now faces an uphill climb to become law before next year, if ever.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Nov 12, 2021

Is the world ready for a more powerful Xi Jinping?

Xi Jinping is being elevated to a status in China equal to that of Mao Zedong. Along with that role is a consolidation of power that should be more worrisome.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Nov 4, 2021

China's wind giants hatch plans to muscle in on U.S. and Europe

Chinese companies have typically made only small inroads into overseas markets, but they now plan to invest in factories abroad.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 30, 2021

U.S. successfully tests hypersonic booster motor for weapon in Utah

The Pentagon successfully tested a booster rocket motor on Thursday designed to power a launch vehicle carrying a hypersonic weapon aloft, the U.S. Navy said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 18, 2021

Japan's LDP vows sharp defense budget hike, but public focus elsewhere

With voters and the party's coalition partner, Komeito, more concerned about resuscitating Japan's pandemic-hit economy, large increases to defense outlays are unlikely to win much support.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 18, 2021

Chinese tourists’ disappearance is remaking Hong Kong retail

The number of restaurants and food grocery outlets has grown 9%.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 8, 2021

China's energy crisis is hitting everything from iPhones to milk

Several companies have already experienced downtime at their Chinese facilities to comply with local restrictions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 3, 2021

Headwinds mounting for world economy into final stretch of 2021

Fuel and food costs are soaring worldwide, combining with congested ports and strained supply chains to elevate price pressures.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Sep 28, 2021

After U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Japan has a role to play

Washington now plans to focus on competing with Beijing on the world stage, and Tokyo has an opportunity to stand at the forefront of this rebalancing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 25, 2021

China frees two Canadians after Huawei CFO flies home, ending crisis

The seemingly intractable impasse came to a rapid resolution Friday after Huawei's Meng Wanzhou struck a deferred prosecution agreement with U.S. authorities.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 20, 2021

Vaccine debate and climate goals top a scaled-back U.N. summit

The U.N. wants diplomats to have the face-to-face time they need to address crisis issues, but they don't want to be remembered for hosting a superspreader event.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 16, 2021

Taiwan plans $9 billion boost in arms spending

Taipei has warned of an urgent need to upgrade weapons in the face of a 'severe threat' from its giant neighbor China.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump with Elon Musk during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5
WORLD / Politics
Nov 4, 2024

Musk’s close ties with Trump give Xi a friend with influence

Elon Musk, who has donated more than $100 million to support Donald Trump, has extensive business interests in China.
Transport ministry issues warning to Haneda Airport operator
The operator of Tokyo's Haneda Airport has been warned by the government over its inappropriate transactions.
Ishiba vows Japan will stand its ground, demanding U.S. lift auto tariffs
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a Lower House committee meeting on Friday.
U.S. and China agree to lower tariffs in 90-day cooling-off period
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attend a news conference after trade talks with China, in Geneva on Monday.
'Treasure hunt': Tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores
The entrance to discount retailer Don Quijote's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district, known as Don Don Donki outside the country
High school student arrested over deaths of his grandparents
A high school student was arrested Saturday on suspicion of killing his grandparents at their home in Tahara, Aichi Prefecture.
Japan set for bigger role in Philippines after SDF’s debut in key drills
Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Michael Logico, who was involved in managing the latest iteration of the Balikatan U.S.-Philippine drills, told The Japan Times that he expects military ties with Japan to surge even further once Tokyo ratifies a key visiting-forces agreement with Manila.
In China’s ‘Michelin Guide,’ Tokyo leads overseas listings with 30 entries
China's Black Pearl Restaurant Guide held its award ceremony overseas for the first time, picking the dining capital of Singapore to promote its brand to an international audience.
Who could become Japan's next prime minister?
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
With a new Shibuya studio, Apple Music bets big on Japan
Apple Music personalities (from left) Ebro Darden, Kentaro Ochiai, Zane Lowe and Mino came together for a special recording in late April to discuss music and celebrate the newly opened Apple Music studio in Tokyo.
Escalation fears rise in Japan following Chinese moves near Senkakus
A Japan Coast Guard vessel sails in front of the Uotsuri islet, one of the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands. Concerns are growing in Tokyo after a Chinese government helicopter violated Japan's airspace around the uninhabited islets.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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