Tag - china

 
Menu
Search
 
July 07, 2025
 

Today's print edition

Home Delivery
Subscribe for more access

CHINA

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 17, 2019
Saudi oil shock unites China, Japan and other Asian rivals worried about war
If anything could distract Asia's top powers from sparring over disputed territory and crimes committed during World War II, it's the need for cheap oil.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 17, 2019
'Stand up to Beijing,' Hong Kong singer Denise Ho tells U.S. lawmakers and companies
Hong Kong singer and activist Denise Ho wants U.S. lawmakers and companies to criticize Beijing's actions in Hong Kong to help change the Chinese Communist Party's behavior.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 17, 2019
Turning blue: China Inc. holds its breath as Beijing eyes smog-free skies for Oct. 1 National Day
When the sun comes up in Beijing on Oct. 1, the Chinese government will aim to celebrate its 70th birthday under a brilliant blue sky — and factory bosses hope they can get through it without blanket closures.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 17, 2019
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to hold dialogue aimed at easing tensions
Hong Kong's leader, Carrie Lam, said Tuesday she and her team would begin dialogue sessions with the community next week, while reiterating that violence that has roiled the city over three months of protests must end.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 17, 2019
Foxconn billionaire Terry Gou drops Taiwan presidential bid
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn Technology Group, pulled out of next year's presidential election in Taiwan, a move that may help unite the opposition Kuomintang.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 17, 2019
Taiwan says China meddling with elections after Solomon Islands cuts ties with Taipei
Taiwan accused China on Monday of trying to influence its presidential and legislative elections after the Solomon Islands cut off ties with Taipei.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 17, 2019
Airbus, French exporters reel as U.S. tariffs loom in aircraft subsidy row
Shares in Airbus and French luxury goods exporters fell on Monday as the European Union acknowledged it may face U.S. tariffs in a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies, part of an escalating tit-for-tat trade row.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 16, 2019
Violence and vandalism leave Hong Kong's world-class subway in crisis mode
From Sydney to Stockholm, governments looking for help with their rail systems turn to Hong Kong's MTR Corp., renowned for its speedy, clean and reliable commuter trains.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 16, 2019
China's industrial output weaker than expected as pace of economic growth slows
The pace of growth in China's economy slowed further in August, indicating that current stimulus policies may not be enough to shield the economy from the worsening effects of the trade war with the U.S.
JAPAN
Sep 15, 2019
Defense Ministry to set up electronic warfare unit in Kumamoto Prefecture
As part of an effort to strengthen the defense of outlying islands, the Defense Ministry plans to set up an electronic warfare unit at Camp Kengun, operated by the Ground Self-Defense Force's Western Army in Kumamoto Prefecture.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 15, 2019
Hong Kong police fire tear gas and blue water jets at petrol-bomb-throwing protesters
Hong Kong police fired water cannons and volleys of tear gas to break up protesters throwing petrol bombs and bricks near the Legislative Council building and central government offices Sunday, the latest in weeks of sometimes violent unrest.
JAPAN
Sep 15, 2019
Japan's anime tourism: A blend of cash and chaos
When Liu Chenyu and Ji Xiaotian arrived in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, for their honeymoon early this summer, the Great Buddha and Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, two well-known tourist spots in the area, weren't what they wanted to see.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 15, 2019
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong visits New York to seek U.S. support for pro-democracy protests
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong is seeking the support of U.S. lawmakers for the demands of his fellow protesters who have led months of streets demonstrations, including a call for free elections.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 14, 2019
Clashes between rival groups of protesters in Hong Kong more shouting than violence
Baton-wielding police moved in to break up scuffles in Hong Kong on Saturday between pro-China protesters and those denouncing perceived Chinese meddling in the Asian financial hub, the latest in months of sometimes violent clashes.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 14, 2019
U.S. warship challenges Chinese claims in disputed South China Sea
China sent military vessels and aircraft in an attempt to expel a U.S. warship asserting international freedom of navigation rights in the Paracel Islands of the disputed South China Sea on Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 13, 2019
China to exempt U.S. pork and soybeans from additional tariffs: Xinhua
China will exempt some agricultural products from additional tariffs on U.S. goods, China's official Xinhua News Agency said Friday, in the latest sign of easing Sino-U.S. tensions before a new rounds of talks aimed at curbing a bruising trade war.
BUSINESS
Sep 13, 2019
Trump advisers considering interim China deal ahead of talks, sources disclose
Trump administration officials have discussed offering a limited trade agreement to China that would delay and even roll back some U.S. tariffs for the first time in exchange for Chinese commitments on agricultural purchases and intellectual property, or IP, according to five people familiar with the...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 13, 2019
As unrest deepens, Hong Kongers keep eyes on real estate from Canada to Australia
As protests in Hong Kong stretch from summer into autumn with little sign of resolution, a surge in migration applications suggests more locals are making plans to leave the special administrative region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 13, 2019
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to prioritize housing and livelihoods to appease protesters
Embattled Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has promised to prioritize housing and people's livelihoods to appease deep-rooted discontent about the way the Asian financial hub has been governed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 13, 2019
U.S. flags Huawei 5G network security concerns to Gulf allies
The United States has raised its concerns with Gulf allies over a possible security risk in using Huawei's technology for their 5G mobile infrastructure, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ‘noctourism’ destinations
Tokyo ranked second after New York and ahead of Dubai and Singapore in a ranking of the top global cities for nighttime tourism.
Elon Musk says he has created a new U.S. political party
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on May 30.
Ainu land rights in crosshairs as Hokkaido communities debate nuclear waste
A street in Suttsu, Hokkaido, with a sign put up by an anti-nuclear organization. The small community is considering hosting a facility that would hold nuclear waste.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Muji has been sustainable from the beginning
Muji has been sustainable from the beginning

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS note

Read more

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER