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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 9, 2015
Why Beijing is giving Hong Kong less respect
The crux of Beijing's declining respect for Hong Kong is Britain's apparent efforts to enhance its economic relationship with China amid U.S. hegemonic decline.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 8, 2015
Abe calls for swift security legislation at LDP convention
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called Sunday for swift enactment of legislation to enable Japan to defend its security more robustly as his Liberal Democratic Party held its annual convention.
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 8, 2015
China eager to learn from Japan's economic missteps
China is poring over Japanese history for economic lessons to keep its massive economy away from the recession and deflation that has blighted Japan for 20 years.
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 8, 2015
Europe submits U.N. climate pledge, urges U.S., China to follow
The European Union has submitted its formal promise on how much it will cut greenhouse gas emissions to the United Nations ahead of climate change talks starting in November, and called on the United States and China to follow its lead.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 8, 2015
China defends island-building in South China Sea
China's foreign minister on Sunday defended his government's controversial policy of reclamation on disputed isles in the South China Sea, which has sparked regional concern, and said Beijing is not seeking to overturn the international order.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 8, 2015
Abducted by aliens? Stolen by Russians? MH370 theories abound
One year on from the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, an extraordinary amount of key data remains unknown — fueling conspiracy theories and heated online debate about one of aviation's biggest mysteries.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 7, 2015
China could struggle to meet 2020 nuclear targets: CNNC exec
China could struggle to meet its 2020 nuclear energy targets with the industry still waiting on a cautious government to speed up the approval process, a senior industry executive said on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 7, 2015
Chasing Chinese planes 400 times a year stretches Japan's top guns
Fighter pilot Jun Fukuda sits edgily on the couch in his flight suit, waiting for the call that sends him sprinting to his jet. On any given day, he will chase and warn off Chinese military planes nearing Japanese airspace.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 6, 2015
The economic target China should have set
If Chinese leaders are serious about shifting to an economic growth model driven by consumer demand, they need to focus on raising incomes as broadly as possible.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 6, 2015
Sharp mulls ending overseas TV output except for China
Sharp Corp. is considering ceasing all overseas production of LCD televisions with the exception of operations in China as it tries to improve the picture for its flickering TV business, sources close to the matter said.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 6, 2015
Japan, China to hold first security talks in four years
Beijing and Tokyo will hold their first security talks in four years in the Japanese capital later this month, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, the latest sign of a possible improvement in ties strained by a territorial dispute.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 6, 2015
Kishida looks to meet Park during trilateral talks in Seoul, may push for Abe summit
The foreign ministers of Japan, China and South Korea plan to meet with South Korean President Park Geun-hye on the sidelines of a trilateral session March 21-22 in Seoul, a source said Thursday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 5, 2015
Calling for an early Japan-China-South Korea summit
The president of Soka Gakkai International urges Japan to renew its pledge to build lasting peace, strengthen cooperation in addressing environmental problems, and step up efforts to contribute to stability and development throughout Asia.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 5, 2015
Asia casinos woo Chinese gamblers with nose jobs, Peking duck and escorts
At the oceanfront Ramada Plaza hotel on South Korea's Jeju Island, about a hundred Chinese gamblers huddle around felt-topped tables, wagering as much as 5 million won ($4,500) at baccarat.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 4, 2015
China launches Japanese, English versions of website on Senkakus
Japan on Wednesday lodged a protest with China over the launch of English and Japanese versions of a Chinese government website asserting Beijing's claim to the Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 4, 2015
China says NGOs need regulating for 'national security reasons'
China needs to better regulate foreign non-governmental organizations (NGO) operating in the country for national security reasons, an official said on Wednesday, as the government drafts a law that has unnerved many aid groups.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 4, 2015
China to publish records of Japan's past militarism for WWII anniversary
The move is intended to help “keep in mind our history as a warning for the future,” said Yu Zhengsheng, the Communist Party of China's fourth-highest ranking member.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 4, 2015
Chinese desire for fancy toilet seats spurs 1,400% rally in Laox shares
Thousand-dollar rice cookers and toilet seats that know when you enter the room.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 4, 2015
Chinese defense spending slows but still tops GDP growth rate
China's central government will increase defense spending at a slower pace than last year as President Xi Jinping overhauls the military and seeks to stamp out the corruption that hinders the country's combat readiness.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 4, 2015
China investigates second top military officer for gaft
China is investigating a second former top military officer on suspicion of corruption, two independent sources said, as President Xi Jinping widens his campaign against deep-rooted graft in the country.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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