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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 9, 2018
North Korea marks 70th birthday with toned-down military parade amid stalled U.S. nuclear talks
North Korea held a military parade Sunday to mark its 70th birthday but apparently did not display its longer-range ballistic missiles — including those capable of hitting the U.S. — media reports and photos showed, amid what could be a move by Pyongyang to demonstrate seriousness about a pledged...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 8, 2018
Kim looks to showcase might without drawing Trump's ire in parade
Kim Jong Un was expected to preside over a toned-down military parade Sunday designed to showcase North Korea's strength without jeopardizing his efforts to rejoin the international community.
BUSINESS
Sep 8, 2018
Apple says Trump's proposed China tariffs will boost product prices
Apple Inc., the world's most valuable company, said proposed U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of products imported from China will raise prices for some of its popular consumer goods such as the Apple Watch and AirPods headphones.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 8, 2018
U.S. recalls diplomats in El Salvador, Panama and Dominican Republic over Taiwan
The United States said on Friday it had recalled its top diplomats in the Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Panama over those countries' decisions to no longer recognize Taiwan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 7, 2018
China — from vast market to enemy No. 1
U.S. Republicans, Democrats, unions and manufacturers are aboard the anti-China train. What about Silicon Valley?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 7, 2018
In WeChat-dominated China, new app Bullet Messenger scores sudden success
The Chinese messaging app Bullet Messenger has racked up millions of downloads since its debut just a few weeks ago, using a stripped-down design to chip off a chunk of a sophisticated, billion-user market.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 7, 2018
As U.S. readies to slap more tariffs on China, no end in sight for trade tensions
With U.S. President Donald Trump gearing up to impose tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods and Beijing certain to retaliate against any such measures, the world's two biggest economies are locked in an escalating trade war, with no resolution in sight.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 6, 2018
British warship sails near Beijing-claimed islets in South China Sea
A British Royal Navy warship sailed close to islands claimed by China in the South China Sea as it headed toward Vietnam, asserting "freedom of navigation" rights and challenging Beijing's "excessive claims" in the region, two sources said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 6, 2018
China accuses Britain of 'provocation' after warship sails near South China Sea islands in freedom of navigation operation
China expressed anger on Thursday after a British Royal Navy warship sailed close to islands claimed by China in the South China Sea late last month, saying Britain was engaged in "provocation" and that it had lodged a strong complaint.
EDITORIALS
Sep 5, 2018
China's 'Belt and Road' at age 5
Asia's infrastructure needs exceed what any one country can provide. A cooperative, coordinated effort is the only practical response.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 5, 2018
Suzuki to pull out of China market amid sluggish sales of small cars
Suzuki Motor Corp., a Japanese manufacturer known for its minicars, has exited China as consumers in the world's biggest auto market have shifted purchases to larger sedans and sport utility vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 5, 2018
As Trump threatens tariffs, China's industrial ambitions loom large
Conflict over China's industrial policies is at the center of a trade war that's set to escalate should President Donald Trump go ahead with planned tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese goods as soon as this week.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 4, 2018
Xi to send China's No. 3 to Pyongyang for 70th anniversary celebrations
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will not make his inaugural visit as president to Pyongyang to attend ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's founding, the official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 4, 2018
Taiwan must not be a U.S. bargaining chip
Betraying a longtime ally would have disastrous effects in the region and beyond.
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 4, 2018
Parents at Chinese kindergarten ceremony horrified by pole-dancing act
Parents attending a ceremony at a kindergarten in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen on Monday were horrified when a scantily clad pole dancer took to the stage and proceeded with a well-oiled number in plain view of their children.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 4, 2018
Trump could push Germany toward Russia and China, veteran diplomat says
The longer Donald Trump stays in office, the higher the risk that anti-American forces will gain the upper hand in Germany and push it into the arms of Russia and China, veteran German diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger said in an interview.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 3, 2018
China outgrows its role as 'factory of the world'
One of the broad themes of the past few years is that China's economy is becoming less export-dependent and more tied to domestic consumption.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Sep 3, 2018
China state TV sorry for 12 minutes of ads before education program
China's state broadcaster issued an apology Sunday after parents complained that a compulsory television program targeted at millions of school children was preceded by almost a quarter of an hour of non-stop advertising.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 3, 2018
China's Xi says funds for Africa not for 'vanity projects'
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that Chinese funds are not for "vanity projects" in Africa but are to build infrastructure that can remove bottlenecks in the continent's development.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 3, 2018
Ford may slash 12% of jobs in revamp of Europe operations: U.K. media
Ford Motor Co. may cut up to 24,000 jobs and stop producing models such as the Mondeo as it tries to revive its European business, the Sunday Times reported over the weekend.
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.
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.
Suspected arson in Sapporo leaves four injured
Firetrucks outside a building in Sapporo where an explosion left four people injured on Tuesday.
Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and more levies on China
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 19. Trump on Monday threatened to slap China, Mexico and Canada with hefty tariffs upon his return to the White House.
False report on Yasukuni Shrine visit 'extremely regrettable,' top spokesperson says
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi during a news conference 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.
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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