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AI, drones and 4K cameras: New tech boosts security systems in Japan

National Dec 20, 2020

AI, drones and 4K cameras: New tech boosts security systems in Japan

An increasing variety of technologies is being introduced in the field of security amid a serious shortage of personnel in the field.

As China tracked Muslims, Alibaba showed customers how they could, too

Asia Pacific Dec 17, 2020

As China tracked Muslims, Alibaba showed customers how they could, too

by Raymond Zhong

The discovery could thrust one of the world’s most valuable internet companies into the storm of international condemnation surrounding China’s treatment of its Muslim minorities.

Trucks in China are watching if drivers doze, speed or slack off

Business Dec 15, 2020

Trucks in China are watching if drivers doze, speed or slack off

Beijing-based G7 aims to monitor all steps along a product’s logistics journey, from warehouse to delivery, remotely.

No, we shouldn’t report partying neighbors to the pandemic police

Commentary / World Oct 19, 2020

No, we shouldn’t report partying neighbors to the pandemic police

by Ferdinando Giugliano

The pandemic has prompted European citizens to accept changes in social behavior that would have seemed impossible only a year ago. People have stopped shaking hands, started wearing masks and learned to talk at some distance. They have adhered to government rules keeping them ...

Japan's police introduce facial recognition system in criminal probes

National / Crime & Legal Sep 13, 2020

Japan's police introduce facial recognition system in criminal probes

About 10 million facial images are currently stored in the agency's database, including those of suspects referred to prosecutors who have not been arrested.

Japan is caught in the crossfire of a U.S.-China culture war

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Sep 12, 2020

Japan is caught in the crossfire of a U.S.-China culture war

by Mark Schreiber

"China is trying to hijack the networks and communications infrastructure of other countries," a data analyst warns.

Brave new words hint at a less democratic future

Commentary / World Sep 9, 2020

Brave new words hint at a less democratic future

by Clara Ferreira Marques

As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, its vocabulary of hurt national feelings and threat is turning up in the territory.

China unveils global data security initiative, citing 'bullying' by some nations

Business / Tech Sep 8, 2020

China unveils global data security initiative, citing 'bullying' by some nations

China announced an initiative on Tuesday to establish global standards on data security, saying it wanted to promote multilateralism in the area at a time when "individual countries" were "bullying" others and "hunting" companies. The announcement, by State Councillor Wang Yi, comes a month after ...

Japan Supreme Court rules GPS tracking of cars is not spying

National / Crime & Legal Jul 31, 2020

Japan Supreme Court rules GPS tracking of cars is not spying

The decision rested on the fact that the data collected was not from the targets' homes or surroundings.

China’s Great Firewall looms over Hong Kong as surveillance grows

Asia Pacific | FOCUS Jun 17, 2020

China’s Great Firewall looms over Hong Kong as surveillance grows

by Jamie Tarabay

Residents and activists worry that proposed national security legislation will further encroach on civil liberties in the former British colony.

Japan's LDP wants mandatory GPS monitoring of convicted sex offenders

National / Crime & Legal Jun 8, 2020

Japan's LDP wants mandatory GPS monitoring of convicted sex offenders

The proposals also seek to improve support for the victims of sex crimes and measures to prevent reoffending.

Japan's smart cities: Technological dreams or 'Big Brother' nightmares?

National / Reference | FYI Jun 4, 2020

Japan's smart cities: Technological dreams or 'Big Brother' nightmares?

by Eric Johnston

Late last month, the Diet passed a revised bill paving the way for so-called “super cities” or “smart cities.” Supporters tout them as high-tech marvels where artificial intelligence and big data are to be used to provide more efficient and cost-effective solutions to social ...

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