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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2021
China widens internet crackdown with Meituan monopoly probe
China’s government has expanded its antitrust crackdown beyond Jack Ma’s technology empire, launching an investigation into suspected monopolistic practices by food-delivery behemoth Meituan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 27, 2021
Activists fear Hong Kong immigration bill will allow arbitrary travel bans
An immigration bill on Hong Kong's legislative agenda for Wednesday would give authorities virtually unlimited powers to prevent residents and others entering or leaving the former British colony, lawyers, diplomats and rights groups say.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2021
Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to visit Japan on maiden deployment
The high-profile visits, aimed at bolstering security ties in East Asia, come amid tensions in the region as concern grows in Japan over any threat posed to neighboring Taiwan by China.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 26, 2021
When it comes to a restart of global travel, all vaccines are not equal
A patchwork of approvals across the world is laying the groundwork for a global vaccine bifurcation, where the shot you get could determine which countries you can enter and work in.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Apr 26, 2021
With digital yuan trials, Beijing looks to claw back data from Alipay and WeChat
'Big data is wealth. Whoever owns data thrives,' said a banking official tasked with promoting the digital yuan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 25, 2021
What will the new normal look like for China?
In the short term, the successful COVID-19 response by China will allow it to temporarily strengthen its position. But in the long term, its problems aren't going anywhere.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 24, 2021
Biden’s climate summit sets up a bigger test of U.S. power
Now comes the hard part.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 24, 2021
Biden to push allies to act on China forced labor at G7
The U.S. will urge its Group of Seven allies to increase pressure on China over the use of forced labor in its northwestern Xinjiang province, home to the Muslim Uighur minority.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 23, 2021
Japan’s new emissions goals a step forward but not enough to hit 2050 target
Climate Action Tracker analysis shows that Japan needs to reduce emissions by 62% by 2030 from 2013 levels to meet Paris Agreement targets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2021
After tech crackdown, Xi looking to tap Chinese firms' wealth of data
Beijing is pouring money into digital infrastructure, with the goal of positioning China as a leader in transforming the world economy within decades.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2021
Cracks emerge in Five Eyes intelligence pact over approach to China
A polite disagreement between Australia and New Zealand showed a fissure among U.S. allies, underscoring the difficulties Joe Biden faces in forging a common front.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2021
Japan pledges 46% greenhouse gas emissions cut by 2030
Suga announced Thursday that Japan will target a 46% cut in greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 from 2013 levels, a sharp upgrade from its earlier goal of a 26% cut.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 22, 2021
Can security be improved by bringing personal data back to Japan?
While storing and managing data within Japan may better protect against foreign governments' attempts to obtain personal information, critics are yet to be convinced.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 22, 2021
Line data scandal alerts Japan of need to get serious about data protection
Following the news that the firm had allowed a Chinese software company to access users' personal information, calls are being made for better regulation of information.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 22, 2021
Will the Suga-Biden summit provoke China?
Based on my observations, global media coverage of the Suga-Biden summit meeting in Washington was rather favorable. Walter Russell Mead, for example, wrote in The Wall Street Journal that Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s visit was “hailed in both countries as a major success,” and “The alliance...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Apr 22, 2021
Hong Kong activists retreat as China-style justice comes to their city
On March 23, a Hong Kong High Court judge denied former Democratic Party lawmaker Andrew Wan’s bail appeal and sent him back to Lai Chi Kok prison.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 22, 2021
Momentum grows in U.S. Congress for legislation confronting China
The developments are an indicator of the broad, bipartisan sentiment in Congress to counter China's growing economic and strategic power.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 22, 2021
Australia says it canceled China deals over 'national interest'
The Chinese Embassy criticized the move by Foreign Minister Marise Payne as 'provocative' and said it would further damage ties with Australia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2021
U.S. summit tests Biden and Suga's ability to lead on climate change
The global warming summit represents a chance to further cement commitments by the U.S. and Japanese leaders while promoting multilateral efforts to meet Paris Agreement goals.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 21, 2021
Florida toxic waste crisis could be key to China rare earths fight
Concerns about China's control over rare earths are probably overblown given how abundant they are.

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