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CHINA

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 29, 2021
Under siege, China's private education giants take steps to curb fallout
The regulations marked the culmination of a monthslong campaign to rein in the ad spending wars and cut-throat competition that's come to define the sector.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 29, 2021
China dispatches sharp-tongued diplomat Qin Gang as new ambassador to U.S.
While relatively unknown outside diplomatic circles, Qin has long been an active combatant in China's battles with the West.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 28, 2021
China move to fight sanctions gives Hong Kong banks new worry
The move that could create complications for multinationals caught in rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 28, 2021
Japan’s newfound boldness on defending Taiwan
Japan's increasing concern with China's intimidation of its neighbors has triggered a shift toward a greater willingness to publicly align its national interests with the security of Taiwan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 28, 2021
Beijing's big tech crackdown means a bad summer for investors everywhere
Beijing's crackdown over the weekend on for-profit school tutoring is just one part of a much wider reshape of the tech economy in China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 27, 2021
Even as Beijing's grip tightens, Hong Kong maintains status as finance hub
More than a year after the crackdown began, signs of an investor exodus are hard to find.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 27, 2021
China crackdown rocks investors: ‘Everybody’s in the crosshairs’
With losses in Chinese tech and education exceeding $1 trillion, investors question where regulators might strike next.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 27, 2021
U.S. and China positions ossify at entrenched Tianjin talks
With no indication of a U.S.-China leaders' summit in the works, nor any outcomes announced from high-level diplomatic talks on Monday, relations between Beijing and Washington appear to be at a standstill as both sides insist the other must make concessions for ties to improve.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 26, 2021
China overhauls private education sector ‘hijacked by capital’
The country's education technology sector is worth $100 billion, but Beijing's reforms will drastically change the business model.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 26, 2021
With eye on China, Pentagon chief heads to Southeast Asia
Lloyd Austin will seek to emphasize the importance Washington places on fortifying ties in the region while pushing back against China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 25, 2021
U.S. to stress need for 'guard rails' in deputy secretary of state's talks in China
U.S. State Department No. 2 Wendy Sherman to tell China in upcoming talks that while Washington welcomes competition, there needs to be a level playing field.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 25, 2021
Free speech or secession? 'Liberate Hong Kong' at heart of landmark case
Activists say a ruling to outlaw the slogan will tighten limits on free speech.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 25, 2021
China crackdown makes Hong Kong index world’s biggest tech loser
An index launched a year ago to give investors greater exposure to China’s internet giants is now the world’s worst-performing major technology gauge.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 24, 2021
Top U.S. diplomat to visit India with vaccines and China in focus
On the agenda will be COVID-19, Indo-Pacific engagement and Afghanistan's future after the U.S. troop pullout.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 24, 2021
China blasts NBC for using ‘incomplete’ map on Olympic broadcast
The condemnation came a day after an announcer for public broadcaster NHK raised eyebrows by referring to the Taiwanese team as 'Taiwan' rather than 'Chinese Taipei.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2021
China orders Tencent to give up exclusive music rights
The penalty on Asia's most valuable corporation is indicative of Beijing's escalating campaign against home-grown tech giants.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 24, 2021
China's Yang Qian wins first gold medal of Tokyo Olympics
The silver went to Russian shooter Anastasiia Galashina and the bronze medal went to Switzerland's Nina Christen.
Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle
The Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. India and Pakistan aircraft engaged in a dogfight on Wednesday.
Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to 'immediate ceasefire'
A man stands amid debris on the roof of a damaged house, following Pakistan's military operation against India, in Rehari, Jammu, on Saturday.
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
Suspect in Tokyo Metro stabbing chose station to highlight ‘educational abuse’
Yoshitaka Toda is escorted out of a police station in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward on Friday to be sent to prosecutors.
Japan stuck at starting line in tariff talks with U.S. as U.K. inks deals
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s top tariff negotiator, speaks to the press on Friday. Japan and the United States are still discussing what to negotiate.
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.
Kazuki Nagasawa's sustainable designs are rooted in tradition
For centuries, artisans have unraveled strands of the fibrous bark of "shuro" trees to create a medley of everyday objects. Designer Kazuki Nagasawa is now transforming the traditional material into ethereal contemporary pieces.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 expands to become one of Asia's largest startup events
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 was bustling with participants of various nationalities Thursday, and multiple languages could be heard around the room as many engaged in conversations throughout the day.
Celebrating Japan’s defeat at Shimoda’s Black Ships Festival
Tatsumi Onose (right), who plays the part of Commodore Matthew Perry in Shimoda's Black Ship Festival, says the historical episode the event is based on should be remembered for its positives more than its negatives.

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