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CHINA

EDITORIALS
Apr 4, 2019
Meeting the Huawei challenge
The U.S. has banned Huawei from its 5G networks, Should other governments follow its lead?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 3, 2019
King Xi? Trump says he gave Chinese president monarch moniker based on job-for-life gambit
King Xi. That's what U.S. President Donald Trump says he called Chinese leader Xi Jinping during the American president's 2017 state visit to Beijing.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 2, 2019
What's in a name? Reiwa reflects today's politics, Japan's cultural history and a social philosophy
Media hype over Reiwa, the newly announced name for the upcoming era, continued unabated Tuesday. At the same time, a majority of people appeared to happily welcome the name, which means "auspicious" (rei) and "peace" or "harmony" (wa).
EDITORIALS
Apr 2, 2019
European Union confronts the China challenge
As Europe contemplates a harder line against China, Japan's reinvigorated relationship with the EU assumes greater significance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 2, 2019
Google needs a lesson in patriotism
Firm shuns business with the Pentagon but is helping China develop AI capabilities.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 2, 2019
U.S. military drills not enough to counter Russia and China
The loss of the U.S.'s long-running military technical edge is clearly a major concern within the Pentagon.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 2, 2019
Made-in-China reactor gains favor at home as U.S. nuclear technology falters
China's homegrown nuclear technology is gaining ground in the battle for that nation's next generation of reactors, according to a state-owned developer, as it seeks to move on after delays and cost blowouts from imported designs.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 1, 2019
How Japan can help Africa escape China's 'debt trap'
Japan should export its profitable public transport business model to help African countries repay Chinese infrastructure loans.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 1, 2019
Moon hopes North Korea responds positively to U.S.-South Korea efforts
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Monday that he hopes North Korea responds positively when he meets U.S. President Donald Trump this month as part of efforts to restart denuclearization talks with the North.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 1, 2019
Taipei blasts 'provocative' Chinese fighter jet incursion across Taiwan Strait line
Taiwan has protested what it called a "reckless" and "provocative" flight by two Chinese fighter jets across the so-called median line of the Taiwan Strait, the country said late Sunday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 1, 2019
China reveals details of key Xi speech on overcoming West's long-term economic and military superiority
Developed Western nations have long-term economic, technological and military advantages over China and the Communist Party has to realize that some people will use the West's strong points to criticize socialism's failings, President Xi Jinping said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 1, 2019
Philippines alarmed by roughly 200 Chinese ships spotted near disputed South China Sea isle this year
Some 200 Chinese ships have been spotted near the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island in the South China Sea since the start of the year, triggering alarm in the Philippine military.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 1, 2019
China will continue to suspend extra tariffs on U.S. vehicles and auto parts
China's State Council said on Sunday that the country would continue to suspend additional tariffs on U.S. vehicles and auto parts after April 1, in a goodwill gesture following a U.S. decision to delay tariff hikes on Chinese imports.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 1, 2019
Trump's sale of F-16 fighters to Taiwan seen making China nervous politically
The U.S. may finally sell Taiwan the warplanes it has sought for more than a decade to defend against China. Their arrival would deal more of a political shock than a military blow to Beijing.
Man falls to his death from Osaka condo, killing cyclist below
Osaka's Kita Ward. Two men died Monday morning in the ward after a man fell from a high-rise condominium and struck a passing cyclist below, according to local police.
Random stabbing cases in Japan raise fears: Could the next victim be me?
Police officers stand guard on May 7 outside Todaimae Station in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward after a random stabbing that injured a University of Tokyo student.
Japan confirms hard-line position ahead of possible tariff talks in Washington
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s chief tariff negotiator, at a news conference on Tuesday. He said that when Japan states it wants the tariffs reviewed, it means Tokyo wants them removed.
Amid rice shortage, farm minister comes under fire for saying he gets plenty
Agriculture minister Taku Eto has come under fire for saying at the weekend that he receives so much rice from his supporters that he has enough to sell it.
Nissan’s troubles might go all the way back to Ghosn 
A lot at a Nissan plant in Mexico. The company may have overextended itself during the Ghosn era.
Nissan’s troubles might go all the way back to Ghosn 
A lot at a Nissan plant in Mexico. The company may have overextended itself during the Ghosn era.
Random stabbing cases in Japan raise fears: Could the next victim be me?
Police officers stand guard on May 7 outside Todaimae Station in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward after a random stabbing that injured a University of Tokyo student.
The race for more time: Japanese runner decided to freeze eggs for her future
Tomomi Bitoh, seen crossing the finish line in Antarctica, on the first stop of the World Marathon Challenge, is one of the very few Japanese athletes to speak publicly about her experience with egg freezing.
Agnes b. Japan CEO hopes to evolve the brand with focus on sustainability
Laurent Patouillet, the CEO and president of Agnes b. Japan, says the focus of its business is to remain independent, and evolve and adapt.
Flaunt your seasonal greens with Japan’s traditional pureed soup
With the weather warming up, there's no better time to make a bowl of chilled "surinagashi-jiru" (pureed soup).

Podcast

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