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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 16, 2022
‘We’re all over this place’: Building a fortress for Beijing’s moment
The mission of security forces is straightforward: make sure nothing disrupts the Chinese Communist Party congress, where Xi Jinping is expected to secure a third term as leader.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 11, 2022
What to look for in China's Communist Party leadership reshuffle
It's difficult to predict the makeup of Xi Jinping's next Politburo Standing Committee, including who replaces No. 2 leader Li Keqiang as premier when he retires from the post in March.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 11, 2022
'Watched the whole time': China's surveillance state grows under Xi
Social controls have been turned against dissidents, activists and religious minorities, as well as ordinary people judged to have crossed the line.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 9, 2022
China COVID cases rebound as ruling Communist Party gears up for key congress
China is being hit by a surge in COVID-19 cases following the weeklong National Day holiday, just as the country's top leaders gather in Beijing for a meeting with President Xi Jinping.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 4, 2022
Xi's 'Chinese Dream' flickers in one Beijing neighborhood
As Xi prepares for the Communist Party to anoint him for an unprecedented third term in office, some say the dream is losing definition.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 26, 2022
Xi’s 'core' status reaffirmed as party unveils congress invitees
In a Monday editorial, the People's Daily newspaper urged delegates to closely align behind 'comrade Xi Jinping as the core” of the party.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 20, 2022
Xi to make Taiwan reunification long-term goal at party congress
A plan has been examined for a reference to Taiwan reunification to be included in an activity report that will be released by the Chinese leader.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 16, 2022
Xi Jinping and China’s endgame for America
Xi Jinping speeches make clear that he is committed to spreading China's model of communism around the world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 11, 2022
Food and medical shortages in locked-down region spur China apology
Reports of shortages and tough conditions in part of China's northern Xinjiang region bordering Kazakhstan have been swirling on Chinese social media for days.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 1, 2022
China party congress to offer clues on overhaul of economic team
China watchers say the next generation of officials are likely to have previously served in senior economic roles, ensuring policy continuity.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 31, 2022
China's Xi to push a more 'Sinocentric' approach in third term
With little change expected in broad policy direction, key outcomes from the congress will revolve around personnel — who joins Xi on the Politburo Standing Committee.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 2, 2022
China's propaganda put under scrutiny as netizen comments translated
The weaponization of translations of online content has alarmed Chinese authorities.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2022
China’s Politburo signals no big stimulus despite slowdown
Instead, the country's top leaders are calling on officials to ensure that housing projects are completed following a wave of mortgage boycotts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 7, 2022
Marxism makes a comeback in China’s crackdown on ‘disorderly capital’
Since the end of 2020, when China's Communist Party began vowing to rein in the 'disorderly expansion of capital,” a regulatory onslaught has swept through the economy and stock market.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 3, 2022
China’s Xi engulfed in crises just when he wanted stability most
Despite spending much of the past decade focused on stability, Chinese President Xi Jinping is now facing numerous challenges both at home and abroad.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 17, 2022
Taiwan sees China's Xi as too focused on party reshuffle for any attack
The Taiwanese government has assessed the current risk of a Chinese attack to be low, regardless of what happens between Russia and Ukraine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2022
How Xi’s China put over 1,000 Hong Kong journalists out of work
Many veteran journalists have decided to leave the industry because they could not find a suitable position without compromising their 'integrity and personal safety.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 19, 2022
China’s global dragnet grinds on after bringing back 10,000 overseas ‘fugitives’
The campaign has spanned more than 120 countries, including Australia, Canada and the U.S. — destinations popular among those sought by Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 3, 2021
Carrie Lam’s second term depends on 0.02% of Hong Kong’s people
Lam's approval rating plummeted to around 15% two years ago, and while it has since doubled, only about one in three residents support her.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Nov 24, 2021
Peng Shuai case is the latest glimpse into the machinery of Beijing's control
The tennis star was not heard from publicly for nearly three weeks after alleging former vice premier Zhang Gaoli sexually assaulted her.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Excitement returns to tourist spots in Japan one year on
On May 2, the streets of Arashiyama, a well-known tourist destination in Kyoto, were filled with tourists, including many from abroad, ahead of the four-day weekend.
Many banks in Japan raise deposit rates after BOJ action
Major banks as well as regional banks have raised their ordinary deposit rates to 0.02% per annum from 0.001%.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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