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Digital lead over Japan set to widen as China shrugs off virus

Business / Economy | FOCUS Jan 19, 2021

Digital lead over Japan set to widen as China shrugs off virus

by Tomoyuki Tachikawa

Fears are mounting that Japan will fall further behind the world's second-largest economy — perhaps the only major country to have achieved growth in 2020.

Japan's foreign minister raps South Korea 'comfort women' ruling as 'abnormal'

National Jan 18, 2021

Japan's foreign minister raps South Korea 'comfort women' ruling as 'abnormal'

The strong remarks on South Korea by Toshimitsu Motegi come as some LDP lawmakers have pressured the government to take stronger action against Seoul over the ruling.

Suga vows to restore ‘safety’ and ‘hope’ amid declining approval rate

National / Politics Jan 18, 2021

Suga vows to restore ‘safety’ and ‘hope’ amid declining approval rate

by Satoshi Sugiyama

In a speech to kick off the new Diet session, Suga asked the public to trust his ability to modernize the nation and steer Japan through the COVID-19 storm.

China eyes bolstering control of rare earths as national strategy

Business Jan 17, 2021

China eyes bolstering control of rare earths as national strategy

China has unveiled a draft bill designed to strengthen control of the materials, which are vital to the production of high-tech goods such as hybrid cars and mobile phones.

Tokyo school for Chinese students undeterred by COVID-19 hardships

National Jan 6, 2021

Tokyo school for Chinese students undeterred by COVID-19 hardships

by Hiroki Noda

For Chinese students wishing to attend universities in Japan, entrance exams don't wait and preparation continues nonstop.

Japan and U.S. to boost defense ties with Europe in Indo-Pacific

National | FOCUS Jan 5, 2021

Japan and U.S. to boost defense ties with Europe in Indo-Pacific

by Ko Hirano

In 2021, the U.K. will deploy an aircraft carrier and its strike group to East Asia, France will dispatch a naval vessel to Japan and Germany will send a frigate to the Indian Ocean.

Japan gave key intel on China's Uighur crackdown to U.S. and Britain

National Dec 29, 2020

Japan gave key intel on China's Uighur crackdown to U.S. and Britain

The move comes amid calls within the Japanese government to join the "Five Eyes" intelligence-sharing alliance amid growing threats from China and North Korea.

China asked Emperor Akihito to visit in wake of Tiananmen massacre

National Dec 23, 2020

China asked Emperor Akihito to visit in wake of Tiananmen massacre

Declassified documents reveal China's attempt to improve ties with Japan and encourage Western democratic nations to lift sanctions.

Japan opposed sanctions against China on day of Tiananmen crackdown

National Dec 23, 2020

Japan opposed sanctions against China on day of Tiananmen crackdown

Japanese leaders were apparently concerned about isolating China internationally and the risk of worsening bilateral ties.

Japan revamps website on Senkakus after claim by China's Wang Yi in Tokyo

National / Politics Dec 18, 2020

Japan revamps website on Senkakus after claim by China's Wang Yi in Tokyo

The Chinese foreign minister asserted Beijing's claim to sovereignty over the islands in the Japanese capital in November, after a meeting with Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.

Japan and China to seek setup of defense hotline amid isle row

National Dec 15, 2020

Japan and China to seek setup of defense hotline amid isle row

The two neighbors launched a communication mechanism between their defense authorities in 2018 to avoid accidental clashes at sea and in the air.

ANA launches flight to Shenzhen, first new route since pandemic

Business / Corporate Dec 14, 2020

ANA launches flight to Shenzhen, first new route since pandemic

ANA already operates flights to Shanghai, Guangzhou and Qingdao in mainland China.

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