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Tony Munroe
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 21, 2022
The big reveal: Xi set to introduce China's next standing committee
The leader's norm-busting as China's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong has made it even harder to predict who will join him on the standing committee.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 19, 2022
Frugal is the new cool for young Chinese as economy falters
Penny pinching by China's youth is a problem for China's economic policymakers, who have long relied on increased consumption to bolster growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 13, 2022
From blocked to blue ticks: How Twitter learned to love China revenue
Ad purchases on the platform by state-affiliated entities has come as Chinese police arrested more of those finding ways to use the service to criticize authorities.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 19, 2022
China's Xi sticks with COVID stance despite anger and economic headwinds
Xi's high-profile reiteration of the policy reflects a political imperative not to reverse course and look weak in a year in which he needs to appear strong, analysts said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Mar 4, 2022
Sanctions response to Russia's invasion offers clues for China
The unexpectedly heavy sanctions have exposed vulnerabilities for Russia that China would want to mitigate before becoming the target of any such measures.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 20, 2021
China tennis star Peng Shuai denies she made sexual assault accusation
Peng's remarks on Sunday marked the first time she had addressed the matter on camera in public.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 19, 2021
WTA threatens to pull out of tournaments in China over Peng Shuai
Former Tennis doubles world number one Peng Shuai has not been seen or heard from publicly since Nov 2.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 27, 2021
Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID-19 and rights concerns
Beijing is promising a 'simple and safe' 2022 Games — although preparations are anything but simple as China battles COVID-19 flare-ups and calls from human rights groups for a boycott.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 9, 2021
A viral video and online furor: How Volkswagen stalled in China
After a clip showed the firm's flagship sedan doing poorly in an unofficial safety test, sales in the world's biggest car market began to take a hit.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 29, 2021
The Nio normal: Chinese electric car firm seeks to plug buyers into lifestyle app
The automaker operates its own digital currency with tradable credits that clients can gain from buying a car, attending events or even simply posting their stories on the Nio app.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 22, 2020
China struggles to fill Trump's 'America First' leadership void
Beijing's policy choices and 'wolf warrior' diplomacy have eroded sentiment towards China, even as Trump has undermined U.S. standing.
Ukraine risks losing all Russian land it seized within months, U.S. says
Ukrainian soldiers carry the coffins of three comrades killed in recent fighting in eastern Ukraine during their funeral in the western city of Lviv on Dec. 20.
Japanese Princess Kako turns 30
As an adult member of the Imperial Family, Princess Kako has performed various official duties at home and abroad this year.
South Korea's worst plane crash in decades leaves 179 dead
Rescue personnel are seen near the tail section of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft after the plane crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, on Sunday.
U.S. military coordination unit eyed in central Tokyo
A Self-Defense Forces soldier from a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile unit takes part in a drill at Yokota Air Base in Fussa, western Tokyo, in August 2017.
Shohei Ohtani ends blockbuster year with baby announcement
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, attend a Lakers game in Los Angeles on Dec. 8.
Japan’s weather in 2024: Record temperatures hurt people’s health and wallets
People cover themselves with umbrellas during a hot summer day in Tokyo's Ginza district in August. Temperatures shot up in early July, even before the official end of the rainy season, and the high temperatures persisted well into the fall.
How Hokkaido quietly became a culinary treasure trove in 2024
The central Hokkaido city of Asahikawa made headlines this year when one of its suburbs was named as the best place to live in Japan — a ranking earned in part due to the community's many outstanding restaurants and cafes.
Bling-Bang, baby: The J-pop soundtrack of 2024
Hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts' uptempo “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” quickly became a TikTok favorite after its release days into 2024, which helped turn the song into a Billboard Japan Hot 100 topper for 19 weeks before rising up viral streaming charts around the world.
Shohei Ohtani ends blockbuster year with baby announcement
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, attend a Lakers game in Los Angeles on Dec. 8.
Flu cases surge above ‘warning’ levels in much of Japan
Authorities are calling for utmost vigilance as Japan heads into the New Year holiday season, when many people plan getaways.

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