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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 23, 2023
G7 unlikely to sway 'Global South' to switch camps, ex-U.N. official says
“(The U.S.) is gradually realizing how difficult it is to isolate China,” said former Security Council President Kishore Mahbubani.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 23, 2023
China's Micron ban adds regulatory pressure as Sino-U.S. tensions grow
The move by Beijing is seen as retaliation for U.S. efforts to limit China's access to key technology.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 23, 2023
U.S. walks back Biden comments on lifting Chinese defense chief's sanctions
The State Department denied that Washington was considering easing the measures after President Joe Biden said that such a move was “under discussion.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 22, 2023
Japan to tighten controls on semiconductor exports to China
It seems inevitable that the restrictions on transactions will cause a deterioration in the business performance of Japanese manufacturers with a high share of China-bound shipments.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 22, 2023
An economic Hail Mary for China’s new premier, Li
Just as a baker cannot make bread without enough flour, China’s new premier, Li Qiang, cannot deliver growth without enough labor.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2023
China’s $23 trillion local debt mess is about to get worse
The financial struggles of a remote coal town in China are the tip of the iceberg of a local government debt problem that threatens to be a drag on the economy for years to come.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2023
Biden says frozen U.S.-China ties should 'thaw very shortly'
U.S.-China ties have been in free-fall, but the president's comments signal that high-level talks could become more frequent.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 22, 2023
G7 struggles to win over nations courted by China and Russia
Tangible progress was hard to see for the Group of Seven wealthy nations, even though some Western officials said the bloc was heading in the right direction compared with years past.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 22, 2023
China bars Micron chips in escalation of U.S. tech clash
The move brings fresh uncertainty to the other U.S. chipmakers that sell to China, the world’s biggest market for semiconductors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2023
Why is China suddenly shutting down concerts and events?
Organizers have issued apologies that cite 'unforeseen circumstances” or 'force majeure,” a term to waive liability when circumstances are beyond their control.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 21, 2023
China and Russia lash out at G7 'double containment' attempt
Reactions to the G7 statement were prompt and furious, with China saying the G7 used the summit to “brazenly interfere in the country’s internal affairs.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 21, 2023
No joke: China's backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown
A Beijing-based comedian said a number of their shows had been canceled in the wake of a joke about the military.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 21, 2023
‘Quad’ urges Indo-Pacific ‘free of coercion’ as it unveils new measures
Leaders of the bloc revealed a raft of fresh initiatives but also took a veiled swipe at China in their truncated summit on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Hiroshima.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2023
G7 warns China over ‘militarization activities’ but seeks support for pressuring Russia
A final communique released by G7 leaders a day ahead of the summit’s conclusion called on Beijing to adhere to international norms, including addressing “nonmarket policies and practices.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2023
G7 adopts common economic security approach to de-risk ties with China and Russia
At the same time, the group emphasized the need to step up cooperation with emerging economies in the areas of infrastructure, digitization and trade.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 20, 2023
G7 adopts Kishida’s vision for a nuke-free world, but disarmament likely elusive
Critics of the move called it “a rehash of old nonproliferation measures,” citing the lack of concrete proposals.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2023
'Quad' leaders to meet on sidelines of G7, White House says
The U.S. said the leaders would hold their summit in Hiroshima to ensure that the four leaders could come together to mark the Quad’s progress over the past year.
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A Moka Railway train car
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Tokyo police care for lost umbrellas, keys and flying squirrels
An employee at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Lost and Found Center in the Iidabashi area of central Tokyo bags, tags and organizes thousands of items.
Japan to aid introduction of multilingual ride-hailing apps
A Nihon Kotsu Co. taxi departs one of the company's service offices in Tokyo.
Seven & I founding family sounded out KKR and others about buyout: report
A 7-Eleven convenience store in Tokyo
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
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