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CHINA JAPAN

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 21, 2021
Japan warns Sumitomo after SDF weapon blueprints leaked to China
Plans for parts of a military-use prototype machine gun were leaked by a subcontracted firm.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2021
LDP seeks body to protect Japan firms amid U.S.-China rivalry
The aim would be to prevent Japanese businesses operating abroad from being affected by sanctions and export controls that the two nations impose on each other.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2021
Chinese envoy to Japan criticizes 'Quad' grouping as '100% outdated'
The grouping of four major Indo-Pacific democracies is widely seen as a united front against China's attempts to challenge the rules-based international order.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 18, 2021
Managing the U.S. and China: Japan’s best way forward
Tokyo must be wary of Beijing's attempts to split the Japan-U.S. alliance, and must work to persuade Washington of the best approach to conflict.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 18, 2021
As Europe's interest in the Indo-Pacific grows, is Japan ready to lead the way?
As countries such as France and Britain dispatch ships to the region, the onus is now on Tokyo to show leadership by setting out a long-term, detailed roadmap for cooperation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 18, 2021
China quietly continues effort to join trade pact created to exclude it
Officials from Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand have held technical talks with Chinese counterparts on the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 17, 2021
Quality products drive rise in China's imports of Japanese cosmetics
China's imports of cosmetics from Japan in 2020 soared more than 30% from the previous year to about $4.3 billion, surpassing South Korea and other major suppliers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
May 15, 2021
Can Japan say 'no' to China and 'yes' to political activism?
Japanese media reports a tense situation in the Taiwan Strait, with domestic brands dependent on Chinese money and a local populace that may not take action.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 14, 2021
Japan to mention Taiwan stability in defense report for first time
'The stability of the situation surrounding Taiwan is important for the security of Japan and the stability of the international community,' said the draft of the white paper.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 11, 2021
What the evolving international order means for Japan
As tensions in the Asia-Pacific region increase, the ties between Tokyo, Washington and Beijing continue to change.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 11, 2021
Japan backs Taiwan's attendance at WHO annual meeting
Taiwan is excluded from most international organizations such as the WHO due to opposition from China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 8, 2021
China to support holding Tokyo Olympics, Xi tells IOC chief
Xi may be trying to prevent Sino-Japanese ties from souring further by expressing support for the Tokyo Games amid Beijing's row with Washington over security and right issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2021
Japan's Motegi voices 'grave concerns' over China at G7 meeting
Motegi said during the meeting that Japan is concerned about Beijing's handling of human rights in connection with the Muslim Uyghur minority in the Xinjiang autonomous region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2021
Japan aims to protect agriculture industry with ban on exporting homegrown seeds
The ban comes in response to concerns seeds and saplings of domestic varieties of plants registered in Japan have been grown and sold abroad in recent years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2021
U.S. eyes working with Japan to bolster deterrence to ensure Taiwan peace
'I believe that we will take appropriate behind-the-scenes steps with Japan on a host of efforts,' a Biden administration official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2021
Japan asked U.S. to change its position on neutrality over Senkakus in 1970s
Declassified documents show that the U.S. government declined to alter its impartiality over the Japanese-controlled, Chinese-claimed islets in the East China Sea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 2, 2021
'We're back': Biden uses first 100 days in office to send message to Asian allies
Officials in Tokyo have breathed a sigh of relief at the White House's renewed attention to the region, with some lauding Washington's renewed Asia focus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2021
China boosts power of maritime authorities, fanning tensions
The legislation will enable China's maritime safety agency, which belongs to the transportation ministry, to order foreign vessels to leave what the nation claims as its territorial waters.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2021
Annual Japan diplomacy report targets Chinese military concerns but omits Taiwan
The report explained the outcome of the recent Suga-Biden summit, but made no reference to their joint statement which explicitly mentioned Taiwan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Apr 26, 2021
China’s maritime policies need a considered response from Japan
Careful countermeasures must be considered as Beijing integrates its ocean organizations and steps up its territorial goals.
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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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

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