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BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 30, 2016
During Asia visit, Obama faces test over trade pact amid U.S. opposition
When President Barack Obama travels to Asia next week, he will try to reassure leaders in the region that he still has the clout to deliver U.S. approval for the sweeping Trans-Pacific Partnership, even though the two candidates vying to succeed him and a congressional leader have said the 12-nation...
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 30, 2016
China wants to hold successful G-20 but suspects West may try to derail agenda
China is hoping to cement its standing as a global power when it hosts leaders from the world's biggest economies this weekend, but suspects the West and its allies will try to deny Beijing what it sees as its rightful place on the international stage.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 30, 2016
Chinese talk show host accuses Canadian tourism body of censoring discussion about Aboriginals on travel program
A Chinese talk show host has accused a Canadian government-backed tourism organization of censoring discussion of the country's Aboriginal issues on his program and says it caused an episode to be dropped.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 29, 2016
Xi reshuffles senior party posts ahead of congress next year
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reshuffled three top provincial-level Chinese Communist Party posts as he seeks to place his men in key positions ahead of a congress next year. More new appointments are likely to follow.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 29, 2016
As Obama heads to Laos, signs of a tilt away from China
The secretive communist government of Laos, a country with a population of less than 7 million, rarely causes a ripple on the diplomatic circuit. And yet its sleepy capital will spring to life this week when global leaders arrive for an Asian summit.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 28, 2016
In reshuffle, China names new Communist Party secretary for Tibetan region
China's ruling Communist Party on Sunday appointed a new senior official to run Tibet, considered one of the country's most politically sensitive positions due to periodic anti-Chinese unrest in the devoutly Buddhist Himalayan region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 28, 2016
U.S. troubles with election and TPP could embolden China in Asia
United States Defense Secretary Ash Carter warned a few months back that China risked a "great wall of self-isolation" for its actions in the disputed South China Sea. That hasn't deterred President Xi Jinping.
WORLD
Aug 27, 2016
For China, Russia is more cyberprey than cyberpredator, firm says
While the West sees Russia as a cyberpredator, hackers in the East increasingly view it as prey, according to online security company Kaspersky Lab, which says there's been a sharp spike in attacks from China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 26, 2016
Chinese, U.S. coast guards perform joint operations in rare bright spot for Sino-American relations
In a rare bright spot for strained Sino-U.S. relations, the U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that it conducted joint operations in the Pacific with its Chinese counterpart this summer, part of annual patrols to deter illegal fishing.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 25, 2016
Reducing U.S.-Sino tensions in the South China Sea
How to help ease tensions in what is often called the world's most important bilateral relationship.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Aug 24, 2016
China unveils Mars rover for 2020 mission
China has shown off the first images of the rover it plans to sent to Mars in mid-2020 to explore the surface for three months, the latest aim of its ambitious space program.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2016
Duterte wants talks with China on sea dispute 'within the year'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday he expects talks with China on their South China Sea dispute within a year, adding that he will not raise an international ruling rejecting China's claims there when he attends a regional summit next month.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 24, 2016
New pair on the way for mother of only giant panda twins in U.S.
The mother of the only giant panda twins in the United States may soon deliver a second set of twins, Zoo Atlanta said on Tuesday, capping off an eventful month for lovers of the fluffy black and white bears across the globe.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 23, 2016
Beware Beijing's self-serving interpretations of history
While Beijing invites ridicule for making weak or baseless territorial claims, the rest of the world should not it is deadly serious in defending them.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 22, 2016
Overfishing spells trouble for China's future
In pursuing catch at all costs, China's fishermen have exacted a terrible environmental toll in Asia.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 22, 2016
China to strengthen Communist Party's role in nongovernmental bodies
China has issued new rules demanding the establishment of Communist Party panels in non-government bodies, aiming to beef up the ruling party's role in such social groups, amid a broad crackdown on civil society.
OLYMPICS
Aug 21, 2016
Russian shot putter Kolodko stripped of London silver
For the third time in a week, Russia was stripped of a track-and-field medal Saturday after another athlete tested positive in a reanalysis of doping samples from previous Olympics.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 21, 2016
Chen claims men's badminton title
China's Chen Long won gold Saturday in men's badminton, 21-18, 21-18, handing Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei his third straight Olympic silver medal and signaling Chen's place as the game's new power.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 19, 2016
India adopts new approach to muscle-flexing China
As they embark on their journeys to become global powers, it's in China and India's interest to remove mistrust by closely collaborating with one another.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 19, 2016
Stakes in the South China Sea are high for India
India and states in the region should focus on making sure that China does not upend the balance of power in the South China Sea.

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