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CHINA JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 22, 2015
Japan discloses photos of China's gas development in East China Sea
Japan made public Wednesday a map and aerial photos of 12 offshore structures as evidence of China's unilateral gas field development near the median line between its shoreline and that of Japan in the East China Sea.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 22, 2015
China says Japan defense review misleading, damages relations
China on Tuesday described Japan's annual defense review as misleading and malicious, saying it overplayed the "China military threat" and stoked tensions between the two East Asian powers.
BUSINESS
Jul 22, 2015
Japanese investment in China falls 16% in first half of 2015
Japanese direct investment in China in the first half of 2015 fell 16.3 percent from a year before despite a diplomatic thaw in recent months, Chinese official data show.
JAPAN / History
Jul 21, 2015
Mitsubishi unit also owes apology to Chinese forced laborers, Xinhua says
China's official Xinhua News Agency said in an article that Mitsubishi Materials Corp. should also apologize to Chinese workers, the day after the company delivered an apology to former American prisoners of war forced to work for the company during World War II.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 18, 2015
Top Japan, China officials lay groundwork for more Abe-Xi talks
A top government official meets with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on the need for the two nations' top leaders to hold talks as both countries seek improved bilateral ties.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 16, 2015
Abe's close aide holds talks with China's top diplomat
One of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's most trusted aides on Thursday held talks with China's top diplomat, State Councilor Yang Jiechi, in a move that could set the stage for another meeting between their leaders, possibly in September.
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2015
Japan fighter jet scrambles down by half in April-June
Fighter jet scrambles by the Air Self-Defense Force fell by half in the April-June period to 173 from a year earlier, the Defense Ministry said.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 16, 2015
Japan to press China on offshore drilling activity amid security concerns
Japan will press China to provide detailed information about its gas drilling facilities near the median line between the two countries' exclusive economic zones in the East China Sea, amid concerns the facilities could pose a threat to Japan's security, a government source said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 11, 2015
Abe weighs early September China visit, but would miss Beijing's WWII ceremony
Prime Minister sees a chance to give relations a lift around time of 70th anniversary, but trip may hinge on wording of his statement.
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2015
MSDF, Coast Guard to hold 'gray zone' drill off Izu Oshima
The Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Japan Coast Guard are planning their first joint drill for a "gray zone" incident that would stop short of a military attack on Japan, according to a government source.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 6, 2015
China stresses 'nationalism' in war anniversary propaganda push
China plans to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Asia, and its fight against Japan, with a stream of movies, concerts, performances and exhibitions, officials said on Monday, in an effort to strengthen "nationalism and culture."
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 3, 2015
China criticizes Japan for ‘smearing’ land reclamation projects in draft defense paper
China on Friday said it was "dissatisfied and concerned" by Japanese criticisms of its land reclamation projects in the South China Sea as reported in the outline of a forthcoming defense report.
JAPAN
Jul 1, 2015
Japan to bolster ship patrols near Senkakus
The central government announced plans Tuesday to strengthen patrols around the Senkakus Islands in the East China Sea by sending more large patrol ships, apparently to counter China's growing maritime assertiveness.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 30, 2015
China urges Japan to stay away from South China Sea disputes
China's fourth-highest ranking official has urged Japan to stay away from South China Sea disputes and thereby help improve bilateral relations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 27, 2015
China urges Japan to accept its ascent, act sincerely if it wants improved ties to continue
China's foreign minister said Saturday that Japan's acceptance of its neighbor's rise and sincere attitude toward wartime history issues are a must for bilateral relations to further improve.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 26, 2015
Chinese seek damages from Japan over forced labor during war
A group of 13 Chinese forced laborers sue Japan for the way they were treated at a labor camp in Akita and a dockyard in Osaka during the war.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jun 24, 2015
Story of Japan's industrial rise deserves to be told, forced labor and all
Proposed Kyushu UNESCO sites could be a showcase for East Asian cooperation or festering points of contention.
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2015
China, Japan discuss easing 3/11 curbs on food imports
A farm ministry official has met with a senior Chinese official in charge of food inspections to request that restrictions be eased of foods from areas tainted by radiation by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, sources said Sunday.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 19, 2015
Japan, China agree to hasten setup of maritime communication system
Japan and China agreed Friday to speed up the process of setting up a maritime communication mechanism to avert accidental clashes in nearby waters, despite their continuing dispute over the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 13, 2015
China plans to build coast guard base near Senkaku Islands: sources
Japan's thaw with China grows shaky as China prepares to build a large coast guard base close to the Senkaku Islands.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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