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CHINA

ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 23, 2018
China touts increase in prosecutions for pollution offenses
China prosecuted more than 3,500 people for pollution-related crimes in the first 10 months of the year, up nearly 40 percent on a year ago, law enforcement authorities said, as Beijing looks to courts and police to curb violations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Nov 23, 2018
In 27-24 vote, Hong Kong lawmakers reject motion to consider same-sex unions
In a region where no country allows gay or lesbian couples to marry, Hong Kong's Legislative Council on Thursday rejected a motion that could have paved the way to legalizing same-sex unions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 23, 2018
Chinese e-commerce sites remove Dolce & Gabbana products following backlash over 'racist' advertising campaign
Chinese e-commerce sites have removed Dolce & Gabbana products amid a spiraling backlash against an advertising campaign that was decried as racist by celebrities and on social media.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 21, 2018
After Chinese leader's visit, Philippine ministers meet Japan PM's aide to advance infrastructure plans
Philippine government ministers met with a top adviser of Japan's prime minister on Wednesday, in a effort to move forward major infrastructure projects, just hours after a visit by the Chinese president pledging to do the same.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 21, 2018
Police harassment of Chinese environmental reporter sparks anger and apology
A Chinese environmental journalist's account of police harassment while reporting on a chemical spill has sparked widespread condemnation online and an apology from the police.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 21, 2018
Japan-based U.S. carrier visits Hong Kong as air force flies B-52 bombers over South China Sea
The U.S. Navy's Japan-based aircraft carrier arrived in Hong Kong on Wednesday, the military said in a statement, a day after the air force flew two B-52 bombers near disputed islands in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 21, 2018
With an eye on China, EU agrees on investment screening rules
The European Union provisionally agreed Tuesday on rules for a far-reaching system to coordinate scrutiny of foreign investments into Europe, notably from China, to end what a negotiator called "European naivety."
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 21, 2018
U.S. accuses China of continuing IP and technology theft amid trade war
The U.S. on Tuesday accused China of continuing a state-backed campaign of intellectual property and technology theft even as the world's two largest economies have descended into a tit-for-tat tariff war.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 21, 2018
Xi's Manila visit yields raft of deals as Duterte furthers embrace of China
Xi Jinping sealed a raft of deals Tuesday during a trip to Manila as Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's administration shrugs off U.S. warnings about accepting Chinese cash.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 20, 2018
Chinese nationalism: The dog that barks in the night
It is in Beijing's interests to at least calm down and reign in the forces of Chinese nationalism.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 20, 2018
The limits of Beijing's charm offensive
While China's neighbors will undoubtedly welcome any respite from Chinese belligerence, they will not be fooled by sweet talk — or even sweet trade deals.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 20, 2018
Time for a trade reset, but is China listening?
U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to China could result in a much needed new chapter in trade relations with the second largest economy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 20, 2018
Japan-based carrier USS Ronald Reagan set to make port call in Hong Kong amid U.S.-China tensions
The U.S. Navy's Kanagawa-based aircraft carrier, the USS Ronald Reagan, is due to make a port call in Hong Kong on Wednesday, a notice posted to the website of the city's maritime authority said, nearly two months after China denied a request by another U.S. warship to visit the city amid rising tensions...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 19, 2018
Before a packed court, three Hong Kong Occupy leaders plead not guilty to public nuisance charges
Three leaders of Hong Kong's 2014 pro-democracy Occupy movement, which paralyzed parts of the Chinese-ruled city for nearly three months, denied public nuisance charges on Monday as international criticism of the erosion of civil liberties grows.
EDITORIALS
Nov 19, 2018
Agreement eludes APEC
The APEC breakdown makes clear the widening gap in visions of regional order. Choices will have to be made, and soon.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 19, 2018
The environment and economy have become great power pawns
The new cold war has spread far from the geopolitical arena.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 19, 2018
APEC's relevance called into question after forum fails to reach deal on communique amid Sino-American clash
The "C" in APEC stands for Cooperation. But when the two biggest members are fighting a trade war and using the forum to attack each other's policies, it was always going to be hard work delivering on that.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 19, 2018
China launches probe into Australian barley imports as trade tensions simmer
China is starting an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Australian barley, sending a signal the world's top commodity buyer may be increasing scrutiny of one of its most important suppliers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 19, 2018
Chinese city urges those 'poisoned by extremism' and who follow conservative Islam to confess to crimes
A city in China's far-western Xinjiang region has ordered people who are "poisoned by extremism, terrorism and separatism," in contact with overseas terror groups or act in a conservative Islamic manner, to turn themselves in to authorities.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 19, 2018
Cambodian leader Hun Sen says he won't allow any foreign military bases in his country
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Monday there would never be a foreign military base in his country, following a news report that China was lobbying for a naval base in southwest Koh Kong province.
Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata leaves Olympic team over drinking and smoking
Shoko Miyata had been set to lead the Japanese women's gymnastics team at the Paris Games.
Japan mostly spared in global IT meltdown despite reports of some bugs
A screen displays an error message at a self-checkout terminal of a supermarket in Sydney on Friday.
U.S.-Japan Patriot missile production plan hits Boeing component snag
Self-Defense Forces soldiers walk past a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile unit in Tokyo in October 2017.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
Secluded at beach house, Biden stews at allies’ pressure to drop out
U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama attend a campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 15.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
‘Sniper from Oita’ sets her sights on Paris Olympics target
Misaki Nobata competes at the World University Games in 2023. A hero in her hometown of Oita, Nobata is one of three Japanese shooters who will compete at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Households struggle as Japan’s inflation rises near U.S. levels
The Nishiki market in Kyoto. June’s inflation report shows extraordinary jumps in the prices of some items favored by households, including cabbage (27.6%), potatoes (28.5%) and tomatoes (15.6%).
As risk of heatstroke rises in Japan, so does that of COVID-19
People hold umbrellas while watching baseball to deal with the heat in the city of Shizuoka on July 7.
German, French and Spanish fighter aircraft arrive in Japan for joint drills
Two Air Self-Defense Force F-15s (right) escort two German Air Force Eurofighter jets and an A330MRTT aerial tanker on their arrival in Japan Friday. The ASDF is conducting training exercises with the German, French and Spanish air forces this weekend.

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