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Time to re-examine Japan’s longstanding ambiguity over Taiwan

Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing Jun 24, 2021

Time to re-examine Japan’s longstanding ambiguity over Taiwan

by Ayumi Teraoka

Tokyo has historically walked a fine line between Beijing and Taipei, but recent tensions point to a need to re-evaluate its stance.

What China’s 'dual circulation' strategy means for the world

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Nov 3, 2020

What China’s 'dual circulation' strategy means for the world

by Shin Oya

With little having been revealed about China's latest economic move, experts are split as to its significance.

Designing a vision for Japan's green recovery

Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing Oct 29, 2020

Designing a vision for Japan's green recovery

by Narumi Shibata

The time has come for the nation to show a clear stance on nuclear energy while assessing its possible value.

Ensuring Japan's future as a strategic partner of the U.S.

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Oct 8, 2020

Ensuring Japan's future as a strategic partner of the U.S.

by Yuichi Hosoya

With Washington's relationship with Beijing fast deteriorating, Tokyo has the opportunity to step up and show its strength.

Establishing resistance to overseas influence

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Sep 27, 2020

Establishing resistance to overseas influence

by Shin Oya

With Beijing seeking to build power in other countries, Tokyo must get wise, without turning to anti-China sentiment.

When international students pose a very real risk

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Sep 20, 2020

When international students pose a very real risk

by Ayumi Teraoka

Recent issues between the United States and China can show Japan how best to approach new arrivals.

All-out effort needed to learn successful virus response

Commentary / World | API Post-Coronavirus Briefing Sep 7, 2020

All-out effort needed to learn successful virus response

by Yoichi Funabashi

Japan risks losing its status as an advanced nation unless it survives the pandemic and comes out on top.

A supersurveillance society and its impact on democracy

Commentary / World | API Post-Coronavirus Briefing Sep 6, 2020

A supersurveillance society and its impact on democracy

by Yoichi Funabashi

The coronavirus pandemic has given rise to stronger authoritarianism, populism and nationalism, threatening to harm rights-based systems.

Internet holds the key to the post-coronavirus era

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Jul 3, 2020

Internet holds the key to the post-coronavirus era

by Jun Murai

Ability to put innovation into practice determines recovery of virus-hit economy

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