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Ting Shi
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Sep 27, 2017
China's biggest North Korea taboo: Discussing life after Kim
In discussions between the U.S. and China about reining in North Korea, one topic remains taboo: What would happen if Kim Jong Un's regime collapses?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 16, 2017
Former Chongqing party chief and Chinese Politburo member under probe, report says
Sun Zhengcai, the former Communist Party chief of the Chinese city of Chongqing, is under investigation by authorities, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing people it didn't identify.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 10, 2017
Hello Hong Kong: China's army turns on charm with weekend shows
From 700 sailors spelling out "Hello Hong Kong" on the deck to youthful soldiers singing about iPads and smartphones, China's People's Liberation Army used the first port call in Hong Kong by its aircraft carrier to turn on the charm.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 2, 2017
China dismissal of U.K. treaty on Hong Kong renews doubts about its word
China's dismissive critique of the U.K. treaty governing the return of Hong Kong raised new doubts about its commitment to the city's autonomy and other international agreements.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 15, 2016
Trump's top diplomat would carry Chinese baggage from Exxon days
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for top U.S. diplomat comes with Chinese geopolitical entanglements. In his favor is years of dealing with some of the country's biggest oil companies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 2, 2016
China's Xi, Taiwan opposition leader voice concern over tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Taiwan's opposition chief expressed shared concern about souring relations between the two sides in the wake of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party's rise to power on the island.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 18, 2016
China's real 'House of Cards': TV series unveils corruption excesses
Chinese state television is airing a documentary series on President Xi Jinping's signature anti-corruption campaign in prime time this week, unveiling new footage and salacious details of high-profile corruption cases ahead of a key Communist Party meeting.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 16, 2016
May sends Xi letter as U.K.-China ties hang on nuclear plant
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has written to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang to express her desire to enhance trade and strategic ties, her nation's new Asia envoy said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 10, 2016
South Korea gets cold shoulder in China backlash over THAAD
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has discovered first hand the feeling of getting the cold shoulder from China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 28, 2016
Xi and Cameron's 'bromance' all for nothing after Brexit vote
Just eight months ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping was snapping selfies with soccer stars in Manchester, dining at Buckingham Palace and drinking beer in an English pub.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 17, 2016
China's No. 3 official vows to hear Hong Kong autonomy concerns
National People's Congress Chairman Zhang Dejiang vowed to listen to Hong Kong's suggestions regarding its autonomy, as he began the highest-level visit by a state leader since pro-democracy protests paralyzed the city two years ago.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 1, 2015
Quiet East China Sea ADIZ highlights Beijing's struggle to control contested waters
As the battle for control of the South China Sea heats up, Beijing's struggle to assert its authority over another disputed waterway may prove instructive.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 30, 2015
Xi's baby steps on child policies seen as weakness, not strength, of party
While Chinese President Xi Jinping's decision to end a one-child policy in place for more than three decades may appear bold, the move says more about the Communist Party's insecurity than its resolve to tackle economic problems.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 2, 2014
Xi's hard line on Hong Kong shows no room for tolerating challenges
President Xi Jinping's uncompromising stance on limiting democratic reforms in Hong Kong marks a public show of strength that signals to the world — and China's own citizens — that the ruling Communist Party won't tolerate any challenges to its authority.
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 31, 2014
China seeks to better protect South China Sea submarine gateway in face of U.S. surveillance flights
China's efforts to protect its submarine gateway to the South China Sea could broaden from standoffs with U.S. military planes to announcing an air defense identification zone, according to two retired People's Liberation Army officers.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
Honda-Nissan megamerger in the works
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida (left), Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe (second from left) and Takao Kato, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, hold a news conference on merger talks on Monday in Tokyo.
Picturesque Japan hot spring town limits day trippers
Ginzan Onsen hot springs in Obanazawa, Yamagata Prefecture
Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt
Lawyers estimate that personal bankruptcies in Japan are on track to reach the highest since 2012 this year.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
For baseball fans, 2024 brought The Summer of Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts to a standing ovation from fans after hitting his 50th home run of the season, against the Marlins in Miami on Sept. 19.
Trump's Pentagon policy pick pushed for Japan to spend 3% of GDP on defense
Elbridge Colby (center) speaks at the Threat and the Strategy panel during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, in September 2019.
A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,' Japan's edible tradition for the new year
Japan's traditional New Year cuisine has a long history, though modern developments have led to slight changes in the way things work.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
In 2024, efficiency trumped effort among Japan's fitness-focused aspirants.

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