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CHINA JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 22, 2019
Xi might visit Japan next spring, China's new ambassador Kong Xuanyou reveals
China’s new ambassador to Japan revealed on Friday that Beijing and Tokyo are working to arrange a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping “in the near future,” possibly next spring.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 18, 2019
How Japan's clout is rising in age of U.S.-China tensions
As the West's concerns about China's dominance on the global stage continue to grow, Japan is increasingly regarded as a balancing force in the region.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 12, 2019
China's Senkaku Islands ambition
China aims to establish a situation of de facto co-administration of the Senkakus as a stepping stone to vying for sole administration at some point in the future.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2019
Chinese aircraft carrier sails between Okinawan islands
The Defense Ministry said Tuesday that China's sole operating aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, had passed through the Miyako Strait between the island of Miyako and Okinawa's main island as it ventured into the Pacific that morning.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 11, 2019
Japan must prepare as the U.S. and China dig in
Tokyo will be increasingly squeezed between demands from its ally and those from its top export market and driver of its economy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2019
In a sign of warmer Japan-China ties, Abe and Xi expected to sign panda research pact at G20
Japan and China plan to cooperate on breeding research for giant pandas by signing a memorandum later this month when their leaders meet on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 4, 2019
As U.S. rips China on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary, Japan takes a different tack
In an annual statement, the U.S. State Department marked the 30th anniversary of China's June 4, 1989, Tiananmen crackdown with one of its most harsh criticisms to date, delivering a scathing assessment of the massacre and praising the "heroic protest movement" — a message that stood in stark contrast...
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jun 3, 2019
30 years after the Tiananmen massacre, can Japan do more to keep its memory alive?
The West and Japan have sought to balance human rights concerns with reaping the rewards of economic relations with China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 28, 2019
China's new ambassador — a Japan expert — to start work in Tokyo on Thursday
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou will assume his duties as ambassador to Japan on Thursday, according to the Chinese Embassy.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 18, 2019
Chinese court sentences Japanese man accused of stealing state secrets to 5½ years in prison
A Chinese court has sentenced a Japanese man who was detained some two years ago on charges of spying to 5½ years in prison, sources have said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 17, 2019
Abe looking to accelerate improvements in Japan-China ties after Xi attends G20 summit
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday he hopes Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit in late June for the Group of 20 summit in Osaka will help accelerate recent improvements in bilateral relations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 24, 2019
Chinese President Xi vows to visit Japan in June to attend G20 summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday told the secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party that he will visit Japan in June to attend this year's summit of the Group of 20 major economies in Osaka.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2019
Cross-party group of around 70 lawmakers visits Japan's war-linked Yasukuni Shrine
A cross-party group of about 70 lawmakers visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on Tuesday during its annual spring festival to pay respects to Japan's war dead.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 21, 2019
Chinese Navy's 70th anniversary celebrations: Mere muscle-flexing or something more?
China's navy will mark its 70th anniversary this week with an array of events, including a massive international fleet review and parade — but is this merely military muscle-flexing or something more nuanced?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 16, 2019
Abe eyes diplomatic win with Xi Jinping visit but faces balancing act between China and U.S.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will likely be eager to take advantage of Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Japan to flaunt his diplomatic clout, especially in an election year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 15, 2019
Xi Jinping to attend Osaka G20, says Taro Kono, in China leader's first visit to Japan since 2013
Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit Japan in June to attend this year's summit of the Group of 20 major economies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2019
Japanese and Chinese ministers discuss key issues at Beijing economic dialogue meeting
Ministers from Japan and China attend a meeting in Beijing and focus on key economic issues ranging from trade and investment to better protection of intellectual property rights.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 13, 2019
LDP Secretary-General Toshihiro Nikai to visit China in late April
Toshihiro Nikai, secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has said he will visit China from April 24 to 29 as a special envoy of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 11, 2019
Japan confirms MSDF leader and destroyer will participate in Chinese Navy's fleet review
Japan will send the head of the Maritime Self-Defense Force and a destroyer to the Chinese Navy's fleet review in late April to strengthen defense exchanges, the Japanese government confirmed Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2019
Japan defense chief vows to defend territory in visit to new GSDF base on distant southwest island
During a visit to a newly opened Ground Self-Defense Force base on Miyako Island, Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya highlights Japan's resolve to defend its far-flung territory amid China's maritime assertiveness.
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
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
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.
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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