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Japan Times
WORLD
May 12, 2022
Biden’s fear of free-trade deals risks isolating friends in Asia
Southeast Asian nations are increasingly disappointed with the U.S. over a lack of progress on trade issues, undermining Biden's efforts to strengthen ties with the region's leaders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 12, 2022
China’s 'COVID zero' policy makes 2020-style rebound less likely
The highly infections omicron variant means there's greater risk of cities shutting down and then reopening repeatedly over several months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 12, 2022
Hong Kong’s refusal to open border is crushing city’s businesses
The economy contracted 4% in the first quarter, one of its worst performances in the past 30 years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 12, 2022
U.S. condemns latest jailing of four democracy activists in Hong Kong
Among those arrested by the police were a 90-year-old Cardinal, a former lawmaker and barrister and a Canto-pop singer for allegedly 'colluding” with foreign forces.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 11, 2022
Making the case for NATO Indo-Pacific cooperation
Shifts in the balance of power from the U.S. to China, slowing world growth and increasing income inequality have changed the calculus of war and peace.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 11, 2022
Marcos as Philippines president a boon for China but a setback for U.S.
The new leader has long-standing ties with China and is seeking a new deal over contested waters of the South China Sea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 11, 2022
China risks 1.6 million deaths in virus ‘tsunami’ if 'COVID zero' is abandoned, study says
A new study found that the level of immunity induced by China's March vaccination campaign would be 'insufficient” to prevent an omicron wave that would swamp intensive care capacity.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 11, 2022
China rebukes U.S. for changing Taiwan wording on State Department website
The website's section on relations with Taipei removed wording on not supporting Taiwan independence and on acknowledging Beijing's position that it is part of China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 11, 2022
WHO chief says China's 'COVID-zero' policy is not 'sustainable'
The comments come after China's leaders have repeated their resolve to battle the virus with tough measures and threatened action against critics at home.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 11, 2022
China says it warned U.S. warship as it transited Taiwan Strait
The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet said the USS Port Royal conducted a 'routine' Taiwan Strait transit through international waters 'in accordance with international law.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 10, 2022
Aircraft from Chinese carrier conducted 100-plus landings and takeoffs in waters near Okinawan islands
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said the operations had taken place in waters southwest of Okinawa Prefecture's Okidaito and Ishigaki islands — the closest to Japan to date.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 10, 2022
Mixed messages from China's top leaders fuel speculation of split
Statements from China's most powerful leaders — Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang — have raised questions about whether there's a split at the top over the best way out of the pandemic.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 10, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol takes office vowing larger role for South Korea in global affairs
Although Yoon did not mention China or Russia in his inauguration speech, he did zero in on the importance of the international rules-based order, mentioning the word “freedom” 30 times.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 10, 2022
With $47 billion in assets, China’s climate-focused funds surpass U.S.
In 2021, record inflows and outperformance by the domestic clean energy sector bolstered Chinese climate funds by drifing a 149% increase in value from the previous year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 10, 2022
Prosecutor who took down president of South Korea now running the country
Yoon Suk-yeol faces daunting challenges from a COVID-ravaged economy to increasing weapons tests by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 10, 2022
To navigate the Senkaku Islands dispute, look to history
The COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the continuing rise of China have changed the world, but Beijing's approach to its territorial claims has also evolved.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 10, 2022
Videos of people dragged into quarantine censored in China
The videos come as Shanghai tightens some aspects of its intensive lockdown despite a drop-off in new infections.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 10, 2022
U.S. to announce plans to battle illegal fishing in the Pacific
The United States will soon announce plans to better battle illegal fishing in the Pacific, U.S. Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 10, 2022
Biden team sees its bid to curb China gaining from Ukraine stand
U.S. officials see a weakened Moscow and bolstered European defense spending as giving Washington a freer hand to accelerate its long-term shift toward focusing on Beijing.

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