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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 22, 2022
China's economic engine is about to start shrinking
The nation's working-age population could decline by two-thirds or more by the end of the century, according to new U.N. projections.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 22, 2022
How China might respond to a Taiwan visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
From frothy rhetoric to fighter jet incursions, Beijing rarely leaves even a low-level exchange between the U.S. and Taiwan unanswered.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 21, 2022
How can America come out the victor in a new ‘cold war’?
If the U.S. is to win the new cold war, it will also need to protect its own democracy from the Republican Party.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 21, 2022
How U.S. and Japanese strategists differ in preparation for a Taiwan contingency
U.S. and Japanese war games aimed at planning for a Taiwan contingency differ greatly: One concentrates on the military aspect, the other more the legal angle.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2022
China's latest heat wave exposes growing climate inequality
The richest 1% of the world's population are responsible for more than twice the emissions of the 3.1 billion poorest people, and disadvantaged groups bear the brunt of climate risks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2022
China censors strive to filter or erase details of mortgage protests
The turmoil is testing Chinese social media companies, which are subject to strict laws requiring them to censor content that 'undermines social stability.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 21, 2022
Biden expects to speak with Xi within next 10 days
Already tense relations between the two largest economies have deteriorated over China's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2022
U.S. spotlights Japan shortcomings in latest human trafficking report
Despite Japan's lackluster grade, the report highlighted the government's decision to address problems within its Technical Intern Training Program.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2022
It's not just China homebuyers. Now property suppliers are boycotting loans.
The payments protest is the latest sign of how a movement by homebuyers to boycott mortgages on unfinished homes in China is spreading to affect other sectors in the economy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 20, 2022
China lobbying for U.N. rights chief to suppress Xinjiang report, letter shows
The letter was circulated among diplomatic missions in Geneva from late June, with a request for countries to sign it to show their support.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2022
Xi faces surprise revolt from Chinese homebuyers on mortgage boycott
Ordinary Chinese people are publicly revolting, with rapidly escalating boycotts on mortgage payments spread across at least 301 projects in about 91 cities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 19, 2022
How China became ground zero for the auto chip shortage
Despite being the world's largest producer of cars, and leader in electric vehicles, China relies almost entirely on chips imported from Europe, the United States and Taiwan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 19, 2022
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan despite China warnings, report says
The reported trip by a delegation to Taipei, planned for August, would be the first to the democratically governed island in 25 years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2022
Why is the Uyghur population shrinking?
Are Xinjiang's declining birthrates the result of forced abortions by the Chinese government? Or is the reason more complicated?
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 18, 2022
Hong Kong talent pool drained further as graduates join exodus
Amid a clampdown on dissent and stringent 'COVID zero' policies, the Chinese territory has seen an exodus of experienced financial professionals.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 18, 2022
Supply chains inching back to normal brace for headwinds of softer demand
The gradual end of the pandemic-driven supply crunch might give way to another potential headache: a slump in consumer demand that throws economic growth into reverse.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura's headquarters in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The company's share price has surged by more than 400% this year.
Japan and U.S. to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency
A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (12SSM) system are put on display at a symposium at a base in Kisarazu, Japan, in June 2022.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell on Japan’s teen skaters: We are friends, not rivals
Brazil’s Rayssa Leal celebrates after winning the women's Street League Skateboarding competition on Saturday in Tokyo.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.

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