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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2020
In Africa’s debt fog, China loses too
As the African continent's biggest lender, the bigger prize for China has always been political.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 18, 2020
Ex-Hong Kong lawmakers arrested in latest blow to opposition
The arrests represent the latest blow to Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement following the passage of the national security law in June.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Nov 18, 2020
China takes risk in rushing to use unproven coronavirus vaccines
China has made its unproven candidates widely available to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness to a country that has long been skeptical of vaccines.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Nov 18, 2020
Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine induces quick immune response, study finds
Sinovac Biotech's experimental COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac triggered a quick immune response but the level of antibodies produced was lower than in people who had recovered from the disease, preliminary trial results showed on Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 17, 2020
As Asia moves forward, the U.S. sits on the sidelines
Donald Trump's absence marked the third consecutive year in which he failed to show up for the annual ASEAN get-together.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 16, 2020
First man charged under Hong Kong security law pleads not guilty
The first person charged under a sweeping security law imposed on Hong Kong by China earlier this year pleaded not guilty, setting the stage for a landmark trial in the coming months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 16, 2020
China’s recovery strengthens as consumer spending picks up
Retail spending received a boost from the Golden Week holiday last month, though many shoppers also delayed purchases to take advantage of the Singles' Day shopping festival.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 15, 2020
Taiwan hopes for close U.S. cooperation in call with Biden adviser
Taiwan hopes to continue its close cooperation with the United States, the island's de facto U.S. ambassador told Antony Blinken, a longtime confidant of President-elect Joe Biden, as Taiwan moves to shore up ties with the new administration.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 14, 2020
Biden wants to be the climate president. He’ll need some help from Xi Jinping.
The U.S.-China relationship is at its lowest point in a half century, but there are also converging interests on global warming.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 14, 2020
U.S. urges Japan and South Korea to speak out on China
The United States on Friday urged Japan and South Korea to speak out against China's treatment of minority Muslims and its actions toward Hong Kong and Taiwan, despite their trading relationships with Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 13, 2020
U.K. summons China envoy over Hong Kong lawmakers' disqualification
London said Beijing's new law barring any Hong Kong lawmakers who don't recognize Chinese sovereignty breaks the joint agreement on the former British colony.
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.
Escalation fears rise in Japan following Chinese moves near Senkakus
A Japan Coast Guard vessel sails in front of Uotsuri island, 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.
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.
As prices soar, Zen-Noh ships just 32% of government-stockpiled rice
A customer walks past a display of rice, with a sign apologizing to shoppers they must be limited to one bag each due to market conditions, at a branch of Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on April 21.
Emperor emeritus diagnosed with silent myocardial ischemia
Emperor Emeritus Akihito, 91, rides in a car with Empress Emerita Michiko, 90, after he was discharged from the University of Tokyo Hospital on Saturday following an examination for suspected myocardial ischemia.
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 Ship 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.

Podcast

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