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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 19, 2018
North Korea 'fully ready for both dialogue and war,' state media says
North Korea is "fully ready for both dialogue and war" and prepared to respond to any U.S. "provocation by prompt counterstrike," state-run media said Monday as the Winter Olympics continued in South Korea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 19, 2018
Japan, U.S., Australia and India look to establish alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative
Four nations discuss establishing a joint regional infrastructure project in an attempt to counter Beijing's multibillion-dollar initiative and growing influence.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 19, 2018
John Kelly and Secret Service agent scuffled with Chinese security officials over nuclear 'football' in Beijing, report claims
White House chief of staff John Kelly, a U.S. Secret Service agent and the U.S. military aide in charge of the so-called nuclear football were involved in a skirmish with Chinese security officials during President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing in November, a report said Sunday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society / FOCUS
Feb 19, 2018
China's Hui Muslims fear Lunar New Year education ban a sign of further restrictions to come
For some in China's ethnic Hui Muslim minority here, a recent ban on young people engaging in religious education in mosques is an unwelcome interference in how they lead their lives.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 17, 2018
Moon's chief of staff takes center stage in inter-Korean detente
In 1989, a 22-year-old South Korean student caused an uproar when she sneaked into North Korea and was filmed advocating for unification and meeting leader Kim Il Sung.
BUSINESS / Markets
Feb 16, 2018
2017 saw biggest rise in China's holdings of U.S. Treasurys in seven years
In a sign that its demand for American debt remains resilient, China increased its holdings of U.S. Treasurys last year by the most since 2010.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 14, 2018
ASEAN's role in Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy
Foreign Minister Taro Kono's visit this week reinforced Southeast Asia's importance in Japan's regional vision.
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 14, 2018
Chinese newspaper says Britain is 'trying to validate its existence and grab attention' with South China Sea patrol
Chinese state-run media has blasted London for its plans to send a warship through the disputed South China Sea next month, saying that "by acting tough against China, Britain's Ministry of Defence is trying to validate its existence and grab attention."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 14, 2018
South Korea approves $2.6 million budget for North Korea's Olympic visit
South Korea approved on Wednesday the use of 2.86 billion won ($2.64 million) to bankroll the cost of hosting hundreds of visiting North Koreans during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 13, 2018
Hong Kong court rules pro-independence stance must bar standing for election
Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of barring a pro-independence activist from standing in an election, saying it is "fundamental" for lawmakers to accept the city as an inalienable part of China.
EDITORIALS
Feb 13, 2018
Maldives: trouble in paradise
The Maldives' location has elevated a domestic crisis into a geopolitical problem.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 13, 2018
China's Xi stresses military modernization in pre-new year visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed military modernization and technological advances during meetings with servicemen and women ahead of the Lunar New Year, state media said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 13, 2018
U.S. to push for 'reciprocal tax' on trade partners: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he will push for a "reciprocal tax" against countries, including allies of the United States, that levy tariffs on American products, but officials did not provide details on how such a tax would be structured or the goods to which it would apply.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 13, 2018
Disgraced senior Chinese politician Sun Zhengcai charged with bribery
Chinese prosecutors have charged disgraced senior politician Sun Zhengcai with bribery, state media said Tuesday, the latest development in a corruption probe into a man once considered a contender for top leadership.
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 13, 2018
North Korea dials down border propaganda after Olympics open
North Korea has lowered the volume of its border propaganda broadcasts at the inter-Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) since Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony, a senior military official stationed at the border said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 12, 2018
Hon Hai's Terry Gou plots move beyond iPhone assembly to AI and big data
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Chairman Terry Gou says that over the next few years he plans to focus the company's direction on artificial intelligence and big data.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 12, 2018
The point of sharp power
The view that despotism is incompatible with 'soft power is a popular one. Yet Russia and China are projecting more influence beyond their borders than at any time in recent memory.

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