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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 7, 2019
China's furtive fleet of nuclear missile-laden submarines tests the Pentagon
Recent visitors to the bay surrounding a submarine base on the southern coast of China's Hainan Island describe a curious nocturnal phenomenon. Powerful spotlights are sometimes trained directly on the ocean frontages of neighboring hotels at night, making visibility out to sea virtually impossible....
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 7, 2019
Japan stocks take hit as Trump officials say more China tariffs to come this week
The Nikkei stock average tumbled 1.51 percent on news of the swift deterioration in trade negotiations between the world's two largest economies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 7, 2019
Beijing military vows to stay 'on high alert' after U.S. warships sail near man-made islets in South China Sea
A Chinese military spokesman has said the People's Liberation Army will remain "on high alert and take all necessary measures" to protect what it claims is its "national sovereignty" after the U.S. Navy sent two warships near two Chinese-held man-made islands in the disputed South China Sea.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 7, 2019
Top U.S. diplomat says Russian and Chinese actions in Arctic must be watched closely
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday that Russia is behaving aggressively in the Arctic and China's actions there had to be watched closely as well, amid growing divisions in the polar region over global warming and access to minerals.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 6, 2019
Trump's trade threat leaves Beijing stalling as hopes for trade deal dim
Talks between the U.S. and China to resolve their yearlong trade standoff appeared to be on life support Monday, with Beijing struggling to respond to a pair of tweets by President Donald Trump that threaten an escalation of tariffs by the end of the week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
May 6, 2019
With two tweets, Trump shatters historic calm in global markets
In the end, all it took was two tweets from Donald Trump.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 6, 2019
Fed-up Canada tells U.S. to help with China crisis over Huawei exec or forget about favors
Canada is leaning on the United States to help settle a dispute with China, which has started to block imports of vital Canadian commodities amid a dispute over a detained Huawei executive.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
May 3, 2019
A Weekend in Shanghai: With so much on offer, where do you begin?
Not sure what to see, eat and do while in Shanghai? Then read our guide to a Weekend in Shanghai. The city offers pockets of tranquility backed up with charmingly dressed-down neighborhoods, awe-inspiring architecture and some of the best food in Asia, making it a fantastic weekend getaway from Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 3, 2019
Pentagon warns about risk of Chinese submarines in Arctic
Deepening Chinese activities in the Arctic region could also pave the way for a strengthened military presence, including the deployment of submarines to act as deterrents against nuclear attack, the Pentagon said in a report released on Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 3, 2019
Global security officials meet to hammer out united 5G security approach
Global cooperation is key to ensuring the security of 5G networks, cyber security officials said on Thursday at a meeting in Prague aimed at hammering out how to combat threats as nations begin rolling out next-generation telecoms equipment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 2, 2019
U.S. and China reported near deal to end some tariffs amid 'productive' talks
The United States and China are nearing a trade deal that would roll back a portion of the $250 billion in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, Politico reported on Wednesday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the two countries completed "productive" talks in Beijing.
EDITORIALS
May 1, 2019
China reassesses its 'Belt and Road'
Japan should work with China to fill the yawning regional infrastructure gap, encouraging truly sustainable development that meets local needs.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
May 1, 2019
China's vast fleet seen tipping the balance of power in the Pacific
A generation ago, from mid-1995 into early 1996, China lobbed missiles in the waters around Taiwan as the self-governing island prepared to hold its first fully democratic presidential election. Washington forcefully intervened to support its ally, sending two aircraft carrier battle groups to patrol...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
May 1, 2019
The relationship between Asian and U.S. stocks is falling apart
Something strange is happening in the world of global stocks. After years of trading in line with American stocks, Asian equities are no longer moving in tandem.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 1, 2019
Vodafone found security flaws in Huawei equipment in 2011 and 2012
Telecoms group Vodafone found security flaws in equipment supplied by China's Huawei to its Italian business in 2011 and 2012, the two companies said on Tuesday.
Funeral held for Princess Yuriko at Tokyo cemetery
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, followed by Princess Aiko and Princess Kako, prepare to attend a funeral service for Princess Yuriko at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan investigating Amazon for allegedly bullying other businesses
Packages move along a conveyor belt at an Amazon warehouse
Trump team weighs direct talks with North Korea's Kim
Then-U.S. President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, in June 2019.
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.
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire, brokered by U.S. and France, takes effect
People near Martyrs Square in Beirut watch as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a cease-fire on television on Tuesday.
‘What Divides Us’ producer honors grandfather’s Hiroshima reportage
“What Divides Us" producer Cannon Hersey says his grandfather, who wrote about the aftermath of nuclear destruction in Hiroshima, never spoke about what he had seen while working with Japanese minister Kiyoshi Tanimoto to preserve the stories of survivors.
DPP’s Tamaki leverages new position with energy proposal
DPP leader Yuichiro Tamaki in Tokyo on Tuesday
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.
China defense minister being investigated for corruption, report says
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attends the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum at the Beijing International Convention Center on Sept. 13. Dong is the third consecutive incumbent or former defense chief to be probed over alleged corruption.
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.

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