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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 21, 2022
Emanuel slams China's Xi for trying to 'airbrush' over 'wolf warrior' approach
U.S. ambassador Rahm Emanuel criticized the Chinese leader's re-emergence on the global stage as an attempt at controlling damage wrought by Beijing's combative diplomatic approach.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Nov 21, 2022
Kishida uses East Asian trip to defend rule of law amid concerns over China
During the eight-day trip, Kishida attended three multilateral conferences and had bilateral talks with a number of foreign leaders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 21, 2022
'COVID zero' returns to Chinese city rumored to be reopening
Shijiazhuang — a city of some 11 million people about 300 kilometers from the capital — has forbidden residents in areas deemed high risk from leaving their homes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 21, 2022
Wall Street wants to believe Xi’s money-minting markets are back
Some of the biggest players in global markets are turning increasingly bullish on Chinese assets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Nov 20, 2022
East Asia chipmakers see high-tech decoupling with China as inevitable
Supply chain resiliency was addressed at the APEC summit Saturday in response to the impact of chip shortages on automakers and other industries.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 20, 2022
Europe reasserts middle path on China, pushing back on Biden
The shift in sentiment amounts to a victory for Xi on just his second foray outside of China since the pandemic began.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Nov 19, 2022
China restates vow for freer regional trade, but path forward unclear
Noting that 'only openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation is the right way forward for humanity,' Xi said that China will continue working toward joining the CPTPP.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 19, 2022
Xi and Harris meet briefly, with VP calling for U.S.-China communication
The U.S. vice president reinforced President Joe Biden's message that 'we must maintain open lines of communication to responsibly manage the competition between our countries.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 19, 2022
China has put longer-range ICBMs on its nuclear subs, U.S. says
China has fielded the new missiles on its six nuclear-powered submarines, letting it hit the continental U.S. from much closer to its own shores, the U.S. acknowledged for the first time.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 19, 2022
Dutch minister says U.S. can’t dictate approach to China exports
The U.S. shouldn't expect the Netherlands to unquestionably adopt its approach to restrictions, the official warned, signaling a potential obstacle to the Biden administration's trade fight.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 19, 2022
Xi's unexpectedly amicable meeting with Kishida may signal diplomatic outreach
The Chinese leader was all smiles at his summit with Kishida — a hint that Beijing may have 'switched to active diplomacy mode,' a senior Japanese Foreign Ministry official said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 18, 2022
Macron rejects 'confrontation' as he relaunches Asia strategy
In a speech on the sidelines of the APEC summit, Macron cast France as a balancing power in a region long dominated by the superpower tussle between China and the U.S.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 18, 2022
EU agrees to climate damage fund, energizing bogged-down COP27 talks
The EU proposal agreed to set up a special fund for covering loss and damage in the most vulnerable countries — but funded from a 'broad donor base.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2022
Why China won't cooperate on finding the origins of COVID-19
For Beijing, winning its u2018people's war' against the coronavirus by controlling the propaganda narrative is more important than learning the truth about the pandemic.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Nov 18, 2022
Xi’s return to the international stage offers hope and concern
It is good to have Xi Jinping back on the global stage as it gives the world a better indication of Beijing's intentions — for good or ill.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 18, 2022
Tepid re-engagement: Kishida and Xi signal openness to repairing ties
While Thursday's meeting marked a step in the right direction, little progress was made in easing the fundamental frictions in the relationship.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 18, 2022
Kishida voices security concerns during first talks with Xi as tension grows over Taiwan, East China Sea
The two leaders met in Thailand on the sidelines of the APEC summit, marking the first leadership-level talks between the two countries in almost three years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 18, 2022
In China’s Xinjiang, 'COVID zero' lockdown hits 100 days
Residents in the country's dry and mountainous far west have just marked 100 days of living under some of the toughest, and most strictly enforced pandemic measures in the world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 18, 2022
China attacking Taiwan would be a mistake, top U.S. general says
Any Chinese attack on Taiwan would be 'a strategic mistake' similar to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, said U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 17, 2022
Following U.S. on China chip export curbs would hit Japan's industry hard
The impact on chip equipment- and material-makers would be more significant than on chipmakers, as Japan's powerful global players are concentrated in those areas.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Trump's VP pick signals stronger focus on China
Former U.S. President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to his vice presidential pick, Sen. J.D. Vance, during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday.
Japan’s minimum wage might not budge much if corporate fears prevail
Unionists hold a rally in Tokyo in April. Households' real cash earnings have been falling year on year for more than two years, with the weakening of the yen making the situation only more difficult as prices of imported goods increase rapidly.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
Three novelists named for Akutagawa and Naoki awards
Naoki Prize winner Michi Ichiho (left), and Akutagawa Prize winners Sanzo K. Matsunaga (center) and Aki Asahina pose with their award-winning books at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
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.
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Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.

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