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CHINA

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
May 17, 2022
China faces uphill battle to repeat 2020 miracle as exports falter
Investors worry a prolonged slowdown in the world's second-largest economy could further weaken the global recovery and that worsening supply chain disruption could fan inflation risks.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 17, 2022
Chinese soccer in a tailspin after 10-year shift from boom to bust
The decision to relinquish the rights to next year's Asian Cup finals, which was made by China last weekend citing COVID-19 uncertainties, has left Chinese soccer facing an uncertain future.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 17, 2022
Shanghai slowly emerges from lockdown as virus flares elsewhere
In the northern port city of Tianjin, a new flareup has emerged, likely set off by an infection from a worker at a cold-storage facility, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 17, 2022
China’s COVID-19 exit hinges on older people who don’t want vaccines
Beijing has been reluctant to compel the segment of the population most susceptible to bad outcomes from COVID-19 to get inoculated.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 17, 2022
Alarmed by Solomon Islands-China pact, New Zealand finds its voice on security
Recent statements are seen as a clear signal Wellington shares U.S. and Australian concerns about Chinese security engagement in the Pacific.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 16, 2022
China's economy skids as lockdowns hit factories and retailers
Analysts warn China's current downturn may be harder to shake off than the one seen during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 16, 2022
Weaker yen and supply chain chaos prompt Japanese manufacturers to head home
Among those moving manufacturing to Japan are makers of everything from auto parts to cosmetics and consumer electronics, a Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co. executive has said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 15, 2022
Shanghai aims to reopen more COVID-19-shut businesses, while Beijing battles on
All but shut down for more than six weeks, Shanghai is tightening curbs in some areas that it hopes marks a final push in its campaign against the virus.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 15, 2022
China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights
The event, which is played every four years and features 24 national teams from across the continent, was due to be held in 10 Chinese cities from June 16 to July 16 next year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 14, 2022
Australia says Chinese spy ship did not breach law of the sea
The Chinese intelligence ship was tracked off Australia's west coast to within 50 nautical miles (93 km) of a sensitive defense facility.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 13, 2022
50 years after Okinawa’s return, fears of conflict over Taiwan now a top concern
In the months and weeks ahead of the Sunday anniversary, a chorus of top officials have stressed how any Taiwan conflict would also be an emergency for Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 13, 2022
On Okinawa's Miyako Island, residents cast a wary eye toward China
Missiles deployed there, meant to target Chinese ships sailing in and out the Western Pacific, are the closest such weapons Japan has to China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 12, 2022
How China’s plan to reform the factor market will work to develop its economy
Government documents state that the country is aiming for “landmark achievements” in its reform efforts by 2025.

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