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CHINA

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 3, 2022
To counter China’s 'reactive assertiveness,' 'quiet deterrence' is called for
Beijing is using calculated aggression to enforce its will in the Taiwan Strait.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 3, 2022
Realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific
Less than a month before he was assassinated, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, set to paper his vision for the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 3, 2022
Kishida tries to put focus on economy after Unification Church controversy
The prime minister used his speech at the opening of the new parliamentary session to emphasize economic measures, such as those on inflation and raising wages.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 3, 2022
New transport ship highlights Taiwan’s improving defense industry
The amphibious multimission vessel, named the Yu Shan, is the latest example of Taiwan's growing self-reliance in defense.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 3, 2022
China tightens lending taps, leaving African markets vulnerable
Africa's largest bilateral creditor has been scaling back lending in the region amid its worsening growth woes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 3, 2022
India has a $1.2 trillion plan to draw factories from China
Under a mega project called PM Gati Shakti — Hindi for strength of speed — Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration is creating a digital platform that combines 16 ministries.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 2, 2022
U.S., Australia, Japan defense chiefs slam China's 'aggressive and bullying behavior'
The top defense officials from the three partners pledged to bolster trilateral cooperation and further align their security strategies, amid growing tensions with Beijing.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 1, 2022
U.S. clinches record-extending 11th women's basketball World Cup
A'ja Wilson, who plays for the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, led the U.S. with 19 points and was named MVP of the tournament.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 1, 2022
How China targets the global fish supply
With its own coastal waters depleted, China has built a global fishing operation unmatched by any other country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2022
Uyghur leader urges Japan to join call for U.N. debate on alleged abuses in China
Japan's motions and statements on the issue are an 'empty promise, not enough to stop the ongoing genocide,' Dolkun Isa told reporters.
EDITORIALS
Sep 30, 2022
Time for Japan and China to get their relationship right
After 50 years of a normalized relationship, Japan and China need to work together — but that does not mean Tokyo should turn a blind eye to Beijing's misbehavior.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 30, 2022
U.S. pledges long-term partnership with Pacific islands amid China concerns
The White House plans to support the region on pressing issues such as climate change, pandemic response, economic recovery and maritime security.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 30, 2022
Government to give Micron Tech up to ¥46.5 billion to boost Hiroshima chip output
The announcement, which follows the visit to Japan by the U.S. vice president, is the latest example of growing cooperation between the U.S. and Tokyo in chip manufacturing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Sep 30, 2022
A Chinese mRNA COVID vaccine gets its first approval — in Indonesia
Indonesia's food and drugs agency approved the use of Walvax Biotechnology's mRNA vaccine, which has been in development for more than two years.
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2022
Former prime minister calls for early Japan-China summit
Yasuo Fukuda said the Japanese government's nationalization of the Senkaku Islands in 2012 was a major factor behind the deterioration in ties.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 29, 2022
Sex assault trial in U.S. a rare moment for Chinese #MeToo movement
Founder of JD.com Richard Liu is one of the highest-profile Chinese figures accused of sexual assault or rape to face the scrutiny of a courtroom jury.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 29, 2022
After 50 years, roles of Japanese and Chinese firms have reversed
While China's place in the tech industry has grown on the back of investment, some Japanese companies have lost their competitiveness.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
Israel protests after Kyoto inn seeks war crime declaration from tourist
A street in Kyoto in March 2023. An Israeli tourist was asked to sign a document stating that he had not committed war crimes when he checked in at a Kyoto guesthouse in April, prompting a response from Israel's ambassador.
U.S. and Ukraine sign resources deal after fraught negotiations
The United States and Ukraine signed a minerals deal on Wednesday, offering a measure of assurance to officials in Kyiv.
Puzzling decisions and opaque rankings are all part of sumo's charm
Chiyoshoma (right) battles Churanoumi during the New Year Basho in Tokyo in January. The Mongolian's drop down the sumo rankings ahead of the May tournament was one of the biggest surprises of the latest banzuke.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
CDP submits bill proposal on separate surnames, but challenges remain
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers speak to reporters in parliament on Wednesday after submitting a bill in the Lower House to allow married couples to retain different surnames.
Puzzling decisions and opaque rankings are all part of sumo's charm
Chiyoshoma (right) battles Churanoumi during the New Year Basho in Tokyo in January. The Mongolian's drop down the sumo rankings ahead of the May tournament was one of the biggest surprises of the latest banzuke.
North Korea's Kim sets sights on nuclear-armed navy
An unidentified weapons system is fired from the deck of North Korea's latest destroyer, the Choe Hyon, during two days of tests on Monday and Tuesday in this undated photo released Wednesday.
Single, or not? Japanese dating app launches relationship verification system
Tapple, one of Japan's most popular dating apps, has launched the nation's first feature to verify a user's single status via their My Number card.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.

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