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Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 13, 2023
Canadian search teams hunt for wreckage after latest shoot-down
The U.S. Senate's top lawmaker said that the flying object — and another one shot down earlier off the coast of Alaska — both appeared to be balloons.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 12, 2023
Two Japan firms to join hands with Britain in new network technology
NTT Docomo and Rakuten Mobile are expected to join with British entities to promote development of the Open RAN communications network to counter China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 12, 2023
Japan's influence in Asia waning, Australia think tank says
A strengthening of Japan's defense capabilities will not be enough to compensate for the country's waning overall influence in Asia, an Australian think tank said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 12, 2023
Chinese Navy vessel enters Japanese waters near Kagoshima islands
Tokyo expressed concern through diplomatic channels to Beijing about a Chinese Navy vessel that entered Japan's territorial waters in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 11, 2023
China considering tripling stockpile of nuclear warheads, sources say
The blueprint, mapped out by the People's Liberation Army, has already been approved by President Xi Jinping, who has been eager to bolster Beijing's deterrence against Washington.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 11, 2023
Chinese woman's 'purchase' of uninhabited Okinawa island causes stir online
Some social media users have expressed envy, while others dubbed the move 'an expansion of Chinese territory.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Feb 11, 2023
Oil rebound more likely this year as $100 a barrel possible, OPEC sources say
Oil may resume its rally in 2023 as Chinese demand recovers after COVID-19 curbs were scrapped and lack of investment limits growth in supply.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 11, 2023
U.S. downs high-altitude object over Alaska as China tensions surge
U.S. officials offered few details about the origin of the object, but said it was about the size of a car and did not appear to have the ability to maneuver.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 11, 2023
Subic and Clark bases not included in U.S. defense pact, Philippine leader says
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also said a tripartite agreement with the United States and Japan was discussed during his five-day visit to Tokyo from Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 11, 2023
U.S. adds six Chinese entities tied to balloon program to export blacklist
The restrictions come after the U.S. said it would consider broader efforts to 'expose and address' China's larger surveillance activities that threaten national security and allies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 11, 2023
Biden plans to bar some U.S. investments in China and track others
The Biden administration plans to outright ban investments in some Chinese technology companies and increase scrutiny of others.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 11, 2023
U.S. seeks critical-mineral pacts with Japan and U.K. to curb China
Washington is looking to create a 'critical minerals buyers club” with allies like the EU and Group of Seven to ensure they are not reliant on China.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 10, 2023
In China, public response to balloon saga is more humor than anger
While the incident has created a diplomatic rift between the two countries, the public in China have responded with a mix of humor, indifference and incredulity.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 10, 2023
ChatGPT has a lot to say, even about Japan-U.S.-China ties
OpenAI's ChatGPT was launched just over two months ago and is so effective at generating human-like prose that it is almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 10, 2023
China’s savings conundrum
Forced to stay at home by stringent 'zero-COVID' lockdowns, Chinese stashed $3.9 trillion in bank deposits last year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 10, 2023
U.S. says China’s balloon was capable of spying on communications
The Biden administration sought to counter China’s insistence that it was a harmless weather-monitoring device that blew off course.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 10, 2023
With eye on China, U.S. Democrats want more resources for Indo-Pacific
Washington must commit more diplomatic and security resources to the Indo-Pacific to push back against Beijing as it seeks to create a regional sphere of influence, U.S. Democrats said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2023
Japan probing past unidentified aerial objects after China balloon incident in U.S.
A mysterious balloon-like object was spotted over the north of the country in June 2020, with residents posting pictures on social media.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 9, 2023
Everyone loses in a fractured world
The dominance of national-security hawks distorts economic policy and impedes the delivery of global public goods — and could lead to an all-out global conflict.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2023
Japan likely to ease COVID-19 border controls for Chinese travelers
The government will likely change the practice of testing on arrival travelers from China to a sample testing method to check only a limited number of people.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Japan soccer player Sano arrested for alleged sexual assault
Professional soccer player Kaishu Sano has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 30s at a Tokyo hotel.
Taro Kono says central bank needs to raise rates to lift yen
Taro Kono, Japan's digital transformation minister, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'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.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
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.

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