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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 4, 2021
The new China shock
Chinese President Xi Jinping's new strategy centers on the concept of “dual circulation.” Behind the technical-sounding phrase lies an idea that could change the global economic order.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 4, 2021
Is the 'Asian century' really here?
Some regard the current crisis as a tipping point that will accelerate Asia's global resurgence. They point out that Asian countries managed the pandemic better than the West did.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Apr 4, 2021
World economy risks ‘dangerously diverging’ even as growth booms
It could take years for swaths of the world to join the U.S. and China in fully recovering from the pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Perspectives
Apr 4, 2021
Can COVID-19 turbocharge the 'Asian century'?
If nothing else, the China-U.S. rivalry has forced Japan to become a genuine leader for Asia.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Perspectives
Apr 4, 2021
China sets sights on a digital currency to challenge the U.S. dollar
China has taken the lead in becoming a cashless society.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 3, 2021
Taiwan says European countries helping with submarine project
The revelation by the country's Defense Ministry was a rare admission that the sensitive program is not getting assistance solely from the United States.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 3, 2021
Japan is finding it harder to stay quiet on China’s abuse of Uyghurs
Public awareness of the issue is growing in the country, spurred in part by the work of Uyghur activists, and that is increasing pressure on the government to take action.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 2, 2021
One of Taiwan’s few allies weighs embracing China for vaccines
As poor nations struggle to get their hands on vaccines, a thinly-populated South American country finds its chances linked to its unexpected role in tensions between the U.S. and China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 2, 2021
China slams foreign correspondents club as an 'illegal organization'
The BBC's China correspondent John Sudworth recently left Beijing for Taipei, citing intimidation of his family and threats of legal action.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 2, 2021
U.S. seeks to get allies 'on same page' on North Korea as policy review ends
While U.S. officials have remained mum on details of the review, Biden has put a heavy emphasis on the importance of working with allies to help craft the strategy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Perspectives
Apr 2, 2021
How COVID-19 changed Asia
What lies ahead for the region after weathering the coronavirus pandemic u2026 for now.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 1, 2021
Beijing is getting better at disinformation on global social media
Several in-depth investigations published over the past two months have shed light on the evolution of disinformation campaigns originating in China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 1, 2021
Building a democratic high-tech alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin is absolutely right: “Whoever becomes the leader in this (artificial intelligence) sphere will become the ruler of the world.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 1, 2021
'Do not tempt the law': Hong Kong police warn residents to avoid red lines on politics
For Hong Kong residents wondering what sort of behavior might breach the Beijing-imposed national security law, one of the city's top police officers says it's the wrong question to ask.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 1, 2021
Hong Kong limits public information as China exerts control
Hong Kong institutions are further restricting public access to information, raising concerns over transparency as China increases its grip over the Asian financial hub.
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Mar 31, 2021
Will data handling setback damage Line’s dominance in Japan?
A scandal over a Chinese firm's access to user data could derail Z Holdings' plan to facilitate the digital transformation of the public sector.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 31, 2021
'Tankie man': Pro-democracy Hong Kongers stand up to Western communists
The people who've been dubbed “tankies” often identify as Marxist-Leninists and are fiercely against U.S. interference in foreign politics, especially in countries that are socialist.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 31, 2021
Who needs a digital dollar?
The idea of a digital dollar has been in the air for some time now. Recently, it descended from the ether to the lips of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell. At an event in February, Yellen flagged the idea as “absolutely worth looking at,” adding that the Federal...
Transport ministry issues warning to Haneda Airport operator
The operator of Tokyo's Haneda Airport has been warned by the government over its inappropriate transactions.
Success of Chinese-made fighter jets against India raises alarm in Asia
Chinese J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force August 1st Aerobatics Team perform during a media demonstration at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, in November 2015.
One month on, Osaka Expo urged to boost heat and crowd control measures
A gate to the Osaka Expo site is crowded with visitors on Monday.
Xi defiance pays off as Trump meets most China trade demands
Then-Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visits a school in South Gate, California, in February 2012. Experts say Xi won big in his standoff with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japanese retailers turn to California rice for cheaper alternative
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass eats California rice at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday along with Mitsuko Tsuchiya, vice president of retailer Aeon.
Sumo title contenders already emerging in early stages of Tokyo meet
Onosato (left) battles Abi on Day 3 of the Summer Basho in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Harmfully hot days for pregnant women in Japan nearly doubled over past five years
New research by a U.S. climate scientists’ group reveals that extreme heat has increased the risks of preterm births and other pregnancy complications in Japan, nearly doubling the number of days that are harmfully hot for pregnant women over the past five years.
Japanese automakers looking at a ¥1 trillion hit from Trump tariffs 
Cars on display at Nissan's headquarters in Yokohama on Tuesday. The automaker posted a massive annual net loss and confirmed that it plans to cut thousands of jobs worldwide.
Tokyo Stock Exchange wants stocks to be affordable for the average investor
The Tokyo Stock Exchange building in Nihonbashi. The exchange wants companies to lower the entry cost of investing in their shares.
Consumption tax set to dominate Upper House election debate
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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