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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 15, 2021
Will Biden undo Trump’s last minute legacy?
The Biden administration may be trapped in a quandary over Taiwan because the U.S. may send the wrong signal to China if the new secretary of state nullifies Pompeo's Jan. 9 decision.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 15, 2021
A year after COVID-19 began, China’s economy is beating world
China's enhanced role in a post-pandemic world increases the urgency of debate among the rest of the world about how to engage with Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 15, 2021
China's lockdown-wary cities urge migrant workers to skip new year trips
February usually sees the majority of the country's 280 million rural migrant workers, as well as millions of white-collar workers who live far from home, travel back to see family.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 15, 2021
China possibly committed 'genocide' in Xinjiang, U.S. Congress panel reports
The report calls for a formal U.S. 'determination on whether atrocities are being committed' within 90 days of legislation passed on Dec. 27.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jan 14, 2021
WHO finally lands in China to begin tracing the coronavirus. How hard will it be?
The investigation by the team of 10 scientists is a critical step in understanding how the virus jumped to humans from animals so that another pandemic can be avoided.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 14, 2021
Architect of U.S. pivot picked to be Biden's 'Asia czar'
The appointment of former Obama administration official Kurt Campbell will 'supercharge' Biden's standing in Asia, experts said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 14, 2021
U.S. bans all Xinjiang cotton products and tomatoes over forced labor
The move is the latest in a series of actions where the U.S. is raising pressure on China over some companies' alleged ill-treatment of workers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 14, 2021
Hong Kong police arrest 11 on suspicion of aiding activists' escape attempt
Hong Kong police have arrested 11 people over suspected crimes related to assisting a group of 12 pro-democracy activists accused of attempting to flee the city by boat for Taiwan last year, local media and activists reported on Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 13, 2021
Asia’s rise doesn’t necessarily mean the West’s decline
The post-pandemic world is no simple seesaw game in which East Asia rises and the West falls.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 13, 2021
Defend, dominate, deny: Declassified U.S. strategy shows vision for Indo-Pacific
The document appears to highlight the large role Japan played in its formation and after, touting the “strategic resonance” of Tokyo's “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” concept.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 13, 2021
U.S. rescinds 'Taiwan Guidelines': What are the implications?
It would have been better if the rescinding of the guidelines had been taken earlier in the current administration, but better late than never.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jan 13, 2021
China’s COVID-19 shot has four wildly different efficacy rates
The confusion, which comes as several governments commit to inoculating their citizens with Sinovac's shot, is fueling skepticism over Chinese vaccines.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 13, 2021
China signals action to block critics from Hong Kong elections
The People's Daily newspaper said in a commentary Tuesday that those found to be disloyal must not be allowed to seek office.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 13, 2021
China sees biggest COVID-19 spike in over five months
China has recorded the biggest daily jump in COVID-19 cases in more than five months, despite four cities in lockdown, increased testing and other measures aimed at preventing another wave of infections in the world's second biggest economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2021
There are only bad options for dealing with North Korea
Kim didn't wait for the inauguration, announcing last week that the United States remained his country's “biggest enemy” and that his government would not give up its nuclear arsenal.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 12, 2021
Worsening U.S.-China tensions put companies in crosshairs
Both Washington and Beijing took steps over the weekend that threaten to further ratchet up tensions and cloud the outlook for cross-border commerce.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 12, 2021
China plans further Hong Kong crackdown after mass arrests, sources say
Beijing denies curbing rights and freedoms in the global financial hub and has opposed criticism of the arrests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 12, 2021
On Taiwan’s new passport, the incredible shrinking ‘Republic of China’
The self-governing island's official name, Republic of China, has been downsized, although it remains on the cover in Chinese characters.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Toyoko Kids: The lonely street children of Tokyo
Many young people who feel neglected at home flock to the Toyoko area to find a community where they can fit in.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
Sculpted waves, sleek updos: Showa hairstyles are back in fashion
The larger-than-life hairstyles of Japan's Showa Era are unmistakable — and they're making a comeback.
Consumption tax set to dominate Upper House election debate
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan should produce its own AI defense solutions, Sakana AI CEO says
Sakana AI CEO David Ha speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Nissan gets ‘wake-up call’ with $4.5 billion annual net loss
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa in Tokyo as the company releases its results
Japan set for bigger role in Philippines after SDF’s debut in key drills
Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Michael Logico, who was involved in managing the latest iteration of the Balikatan U.S.-Philippine drills, told The Japan Times that he expects military ties with Japan to surge even further once Tokyo ratifies a key visiting-forces agreement with Manila.

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