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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 28, 2020
U.S. business to Trump: Go slowly on Hong Kong response
Business groups are urging U.S. President Donald Trump to go slowly in responding to Bejing's planned imposition of new national security laws on Hong Kong, warning revoking the city's special U.S. privileges will hurt the territory and its people.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 28, 2020
What Hong Kong losing its 'special status' would mean
U.S. President Donald Trump could rescind that 'special status” to punish China for recent moves to tighten its grip on the city.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 28, 2020
Boeing restarts 737 Max factory, taking a step toward jet’s comeback
Boeing Co. has restarted production of its beleaguered 737 Max jetliner, ending a four-month shutdown, as the planemaker works with regulators to end a global grounding that has hurt sales and damaged its reputation.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 28, 2020
Trump set to sign executive order about social media amid Twitter row
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order regarding social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said, after Trump threatened to shut down websites he accused of stifling conservative voices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 28, 2020
China to allow charter flights from eight countries but not from U.S.
China plans to allow chartered flights from eight countries as it loosens restrictions on inbound travel imposed for the coronavirus pandemic, though the U.S. won’t be included amid growing tensions between the two nations, people familiar with the matter said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 27, 2020
Trump offers to mediate in 'raging' India-China border dispute
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 25, 2020
Lockdowns haven’t proved they’re worth the havoc
The U.S. survived the 1968 pandemic without shutting down society, and there isn't much evidence that shutdowns are truly effective this time.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 25, 2020
Emerging get-tough consensus among Trump's China advisers tested by Hong Kong debate
As Trump seeks re-election in November, his advisers have become more in sync on the need to pressure China.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 23, 2020
Trump officials discussed conducting first U.S. nuclear test since 1992, report says
White House officials discussed whether to conduct the first nuclear test explosion since 1992, The Washington Post reported Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 23, 2020
Gilead’s remdesivir mainly helped healthier COVID-19 patients
Gilead Sciences Inc.’s remdesivir, the first medicine cleared for the treatment of COVID-19, mainly benefited healthier patients who weren’t dependent on ventilators or heart-lung bypass machines, according to published results of the study used to get the medicine on the market.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 23, 2020
Washington accuses Beijing of blocking U.S. flights to China
The U.S. Transportation Department late on Friday accused the Chinese government of making it impossible for U.S. air carriers to resume service to China and ordered Chinese air carriers to file flight schedules with the U.S. government.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 23, 2020
U.S. plans massive coronavirus vaccine testing effort to meet year-end deadline
The United States plans a massive testing effort involving more than 100,000 volunteers and a half dozen or so of the most promising vaccine candidates in an effort to deliver a safe and effective one by the end of 2020, scientists leading the program told Reuters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 23, 2020
U.S. challenge in penalizing China: Hurt Beijing, not Hong Kong
The Trump administration has promised strong action against China over its national security law in Hong Kong, but its options may be limited because any harsh penalties aimed at Beijing would likely also harm both Hong Kong — and the U.S.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 22, 2020
IBM the latest tech giant to cut jobs in midst of virus pandemic
The cuts affected employees in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, California, Missouri and New York, where IBM is based, according to sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 21, 2020
Two men who allegedly helped Carlos Ghosn flee Japan arrested in U.S.
A former U.S. Green Beret and his son, who are wanted by Japanese authorities, were arrested by U.S. marshals in Massachusetts on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 21, 2020
China forms new plan to seize world technology crown from U.S.
In the master plan backed by President Xi Jinping himself, China will invest an estimated $1.4 trillion over six years to 2025.
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 20, 2020
U.S. military faces down two challenges in western Pacific: COVID-19 and China
The U.S. military has battled to maintain its formidable presence in the western Pacific while reassuring allies about its readiness.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
May 20, 2020
Millions of newly jobless in China pose a looming threat to Xi
The Pearl River Delta industrial belt has served as one of China’s most important growth engines since the Communist Party opened the economy four decades ago, propelling its rise to become one of the world’s leading powers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 19, 2020
'Don't come': Hawaii mothballs $17.8 billion tourist industry
Venturing out of a hotel room in Hawaii right now might land you in handcuffs.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 19, 2020
What did eight weeks and $3 trillion buy U.S. in fight against virus?
Many analysts fear the country has at best fought back worst-case outcomes.

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