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Talks over China's post-3/11 food import ban remain stalled for over a year

National May 15, 2022

Talks over China's post-3/11 food import ban remain stalled for over a year

The deadlock over the ban could affect discussions on China's accession to a major Pacific free trade deal, sources said.

Japan expects launch of U.S. Indo-Pacific economic plan during Biden visit

Business / Economy May 10, 2022

Japan expects launch of U.S. Indo-Pacific economic plan during Biden visit

Asian countries seek to boost U.S. economic engagement but have been frustrated by a lack of details since Washington quit a regional trade pact in 2017.

Funds for farmers meant to offset trade pacts underused for years in Japan

Business / Economy Mar 28, 2022

Funds for farmers meant to offset trade pacts underused for years in Japan

The government had allocated a budget of over ¥2 trillion ($16.4 billion) to support the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors from fiscal 2015 to fiscal 2021.

U.S. and Japan agree on new trigger level for tariff hikes on beef imports

Business Mar 25, 2022

U.S. and Japan agree on new trigger level for tariff hikes on beef imports

Under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, higher tariffs can be imposed if imports of U.S. beef top a set quota or exceed the total amount in the previous year.

Japan to press China and South Korea to lift food import ban

National Feb 22, 2022

Japan to press China and South Korea to lift food import ban

On Monday, Taiwan lifted its ban, in place following the March 2011 triple reactor meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.

Britain gets approval for next step to join trans-Pacific trade pact

Business Feb 18, 2022

Britain gets approval for next step to join trans-Pacific trade pact

London will be expected to submit its market access offer, such as on tariffs, to members within the next 30 days, Japan's Cabinet Secretariat said.

Japan and Singapore vow to maintain TPP free trade pact's high standards

Business Jan 12, 2022

Japan and Singapore vow to maintain TPP free trade pact's high standards

Trade minister Koichi Hagiuda visited Singapore and met his counterpart during a six-day tour of Southeast Asian nations.

New Japan-Australia reciprocity accord is important, but it’s only part of the story

Commentary / World Jan 11, 2022

New Japan-Australia reciprocity accord is important, but it’s only part of the story

by Brad Glosserman

The RAA deal lays the foundation for future cooperation and signals to the U.S. that its allies are determined to work together for regional security.

Shinzo Abe’s legacy reshapes the Asia-Pacific

Commentary / World | The Year Ahead: Reckonings Dec 29, 2021

Shinzo Abe’s legacy reshapes the Asia-Pacific

by Minxin Pei

The regional trade pact and security agreement that were championed by Japan’s former prime minister look likely to shape Asia’s geopolitical landscape for a long time to come.

Biden's Indo-Pacific framework may shape race with China in 2022

Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Dec 26, 2021

Biden's Indo-Pacific framework may shape race with China in 2022

by Miya Tanaka

The odds are not necessarily in favor of Washington in the absence of a robust strategy for regional trade, an area where Beijing seems increasingly eager to fill the void.

Japan and Taiwan ruling parties to boost economic security cooperation

National Dec 24, 2021

Japan and Taiwan ruling parties to boost economic security cooperation

The meeting was held as the LDP has stepped up exchanges with the Taiwanese ruling party, with the self-ruled island facing military pressure from an increasingly assertive China.

Taiwan voters align with government positions in referendum and reject ban on U.S. pork

Asia Pacific / Politics Dec 19, 2021

Taiwan voters align with government positions in referendum and reject ban on U.S. pork

by Betty Hou

About 8 million people participated in Saturday’s referendum, less than half of the 19.8 million citizens who were eligible to vote.

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