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CHINA

EDITORIALS
Dec 20, 2016
China tests the United States
When it comes to the South China Sea, the world cannot afford to let Beijing make light of international law and its own promises of restraint.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 20, 2016
China returns seized U.S. drone at center of diplomatic row
Beijing has returned a U.S. underwater drone seized last week in the South China Sea by a Chinese Navy vessel after "friendly" talks between the two countries, China's Defense Ministry said in a short statement posted to its website Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Dec 20, 2016
Undersea arms race: Seizure of U.S. drone shines spotlight on China's nuclear submarine strategy
With its controversial seizure and return of a U.S. underwater drone, Beijing may have inadvertently thrust into the spotlight one of the main motivations behind its ramped-up moves in the South China Sea: the quest to create a safe-haven for its sea-based nuclear deterrent.
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 19, 2016
Norway and China normalize ties after Nobel Peace Prize flap
Norway and China on Monday normalized diplomatic and political ties that were frozen since 2010 when Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
EDITORIALS
Dec 19, 2016
A Fed hike creates global concerns
The Fed's rate hike poses substantial and immediate challenges for foreign governments, in particular China,
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 19, 2016
U.S. may be losing East Asia to China
Emerging rifts between a number of East Asian states and the U.S. will likely grow worse with Donald Trump in power.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 19, 2016
Should South Korea be worried?
South Korea's domestic political turmoil is a bigger threat to its national security than U.S. foreign policy under a Trump presidency,
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 19, 2016
Why China's sale of U.S. Treasuries is great news
Japan's replacement of China as America's banker frees Trump to take a tougher stance against an assertive Beijing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 19, 2016
Trump must prepare for a showdown with Beijing
An increasingly assertive China poses the most vexing and far-reaching challenges for American prosperity and security.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 18, 2016
China says it will return seized U.S. undersea drone but accuses Washington of hyping incident
China will return a U.S. drone that was scooped up by its navy in the disputed South China Sea, both countries confirmed Saturday as the row drew in U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 18, 2016
Asia's fight over fresh water
Water is emerging as a key challenge for long-term Asian peace and stability.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 18, 2016
Trump versus China: the 'madman' strategy
If Donald Trump pursues his madman strategy toward China, we are all in for a rough time.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Dec 18, 2016
Meth gangs of China play starring role in Philippines drug crisis
It was around 10 a.m. on Sept. 22 when the raid on the pig farm began. Accompanied by fire and sanitation officials, a police team entered the compound at the foot of the extinct volcano Mount Arayat, north of Manila, on the pretext they were conducting a safety inspection.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 17, 2016
Beijing throws down the gauntlet, seizes U.S. undersea drone in South China Sea
China's navy has seized a U.S. underwater survey drone in international waters in the South China Sea, prompting a formal diplomatic protest and a demand for its return Friday, in a confrontation likely to exacerbate already rising tensions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 17, 2016
Obama warns that China won't take any change in U.S. policy on Taiwan lightly
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday it was fine for President-elect Donald Trump to review Washington's "one-China" policy toward Taiwan, but he cautioned that a shift could lead to significant consequences in the U.S. relationship with Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Dec 17, 2016
Under pollution alert, Beijing orders 1,200 factories to shut or cut output
Beijing's city government has ordered 1,200 factories near the Chinese capital, including an oil refinery run by the state company Sinopec and a COFCO food plant, to either shut or cut output following its highest-possible warning on air pollution.

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