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CHINA

EDITORIALS
Jul 12, 2013
China and Russia practicing again
Japan should take China and Russia at their word when they say Tokyo should not be concerned by their joint large-scale naval exercise in the Japan Sea this week.
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2013
Feelings about Japan depend on who's polled, and where
Public sentiment about the economy and the direction Japan is taking has improved somewhat since last year, according to a study by the Washington-based Pew Research Center.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 10, 2013
China's pivot toward North Korea
It's time for China to rebalance its traditional geostrategic interests with its role as a global leader. That calls for a policy of disciplined engagement toward North Korea.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 7, 2013
Sea treaty mutiny simmers
Some of China's political analysts and particularly military officers seem to be questioning why China ratified the Law of the Sea Treaty in the first place.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2013
China eyes a canal project in America's backyard
It would be easy to blow off the plans to build a canal across Nicaragua to connect both oceans if it were not for the expected support of the Chinese government.
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 3, 2013
China turns on charm at ASEAN talks
China turned on the charm at a regional security meeting this week, signaling a change in tone as President Xi Jinping seeks to counter a U.S. push for more influence in Asia.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 3, 2013
Antidote for Abe's nationalism
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should think carefully before taking bold strides toward changing the U.S.-imposed Constitution and restoring Japan's 'greatness.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 3, 2013
U.S. power defined by 'rise of the rest'
The question of American power in the 21st century is not one of a poorly specified 'decline' or of being eclipsed by China but, rather, the 'rise of the rest.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 2, 2013
Ties said on mend despite summit lack
Kyodo
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 2, 2013
Understanding China's maritime aspirations
China's declaration that it wants to be a sea power and focus on this interest is not sudden. China has long dreamed of becoming a 'maritime civilization.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 28, 2013
China lets Tibetans venerate Dalai Lama
The Chinese government has loosened restrictions that kept Tibetan monks in two provinces from openly revering the Dalai Lama, Radio Free Asia reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 27, 2013
Snowden's stay in H.K. filled with intrigue
The message was blunt and was delivered Friday night by a shadowy emissary who didn't identify himself but knew enough to locate Edward Snowden's secret caretaker: The 30-year-old American accused of leaking some of his country's most sensitive secrets should leave Hong Kong, the messenger said, and...
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 27, 2013
China wins in Snowden saga
The release of information about U.S. surveillance efforts worldwide has led to the depiction of Washington as a hypocrite for berating China over cyber espionage.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jun 26, 2013
Snowden files stoke U.S. security concerns
The ability of contractor-turned-fugitive Edward Snowden to evade arrest is raising new concerns among U.S. officials about the security of top-secret documents he is believed to have in his possession — and about the possibility that he could willingly share them with those who assist his escape....
WORLD
Jun 25, 2013
U.S. probes if China played role in Snowden leaks; fugitive not on Cuba flight
U.S. intelligence agencies are investigating whether Edward Snowden's leaks may be a Chinese intelligence operation or whether China might have used his concerns about U.S. surveillance practices to exploit him, according to four American officials.

Longform

Atsuyoshi Koike, the president and CEO of Rapidus, says there is a “sense of urgency” when it comes to Japan’s efforts in manufacturing semiconductors. “We have to make sure we are successful,” he says.
Atsuyoshi Koike’s big game: Fourth down and 2 nanometers to go