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TENNIS
Jan 5, 2023
WTA demands 'private' meeting with Peng Shuai before considering return to China
The WTA, the principal body that runs women's professional tennis, on Wednesday demanded a private meeting with Peng Shuai before any potential return to China.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 5, 2023
China COVID data shows no new variant but underreports deaths, WHO says
Global unease has grown about the accuracy of China's reporting of an outbreak that has filled hospitals and overwhelmed some funeral homes.
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JAPAN
Jan 4, 2023
Wage hikes and steps toward a nuke-free world top Kishida’s 2023 goals
Speaking at a news conference in Mie Prefecture, the prime minister also mentioned the possibility of a general election before a defense-related tax hike goes into effect.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 4, 2023
China urges 'final victory' over COVID as global concern mounts over spread
WHO officials have met Chinese scientists amid questions over the accuracy of China's data on the spread and evolution of its outbreak.
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BUSINESS
Jan 4, 2023
Japan cautiously optimistic for V-shaped recovery in inbound travel
While the yen's depreciation has been a positive factor, the sluggish return of Chinese tourists is keeping a full recovery at bay for the time being.
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JAPAN
Jan 4, 2023
Kishida and Biden to meet at White House on Jan. 13
The meeting comes as North Korea's missile tests and calls for a larger nuclear arsenal worry U.S. allies in the region.
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WORLD
Jan 4, 2023
Experts skeptical that China travel curbs will be effective
China has branded the restrictions 'unacceptable' and vowed to take countermeasures.
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WORLD
Jan 4, 2023
Most EU countries back pre-departure COVID testing for flights from China
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said last week it did not currently recommend measures for travelers from China.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 3, 2023
A plea and a promise for 2023: No more ‘pacifism’
The characterization of Japan as a “pacifist” country is widespread — and very misleading.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 3, 2023
Asia’s winners and losers as region says sayonara to 2022
Say good by to 2022. But as a new year approaches, war, inflation and COVID-19 still endure.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 3, 2023
China’s economy ends year in slump as COVID infections surge
Official data over the weekend showed the decline in manufacturing worsened last month, while activity in the services sector plunged the most since February 2020.
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COMMENTARY / World / The Year Ahead
Jan 3, 2023
The return of the end of history
Without political checks and balances, free media and an independent civil society, autocrats do not receive the feedback needed to make wise and competent decisions.
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JAPAN
Jan 2, 2023
Japan scrambled jets to monitor Chinese aircraft carrier operations
Japan monitored the operations after the naval group, which also included missile destroyers, sailed between the main Okinawa island and Miyakojima island on Dec. 16.
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WORLD
Jan 2, 2023
‘OK, Mexico, save me’: After China, this is where globalization may lead
As American companies seek to limit their exposure to the pitfalls of making goods in China, some are moving production to Mexico.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 2, 2023
Xi warns of tough COVID fight and acknowledges divisions in China
In a New Year's address on Saturday, Xi said the country is in a new phase of COVID-19 control and has adapted after following a science-based and targeted approach.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 31, 2022
Lawyers exit Hong Kong as they face campaign of intimidation
Since a national security law was imposed in June 2020, Hong Kong lawyers have endured severe harassment, pushing many to leave the city.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 31, 2022
Shielded by Russia and China, Myanmar junta turn more brutal
The two countries have become significantly important to the junta as Western sanctions hurt the country's finances.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 31, 2022
COVID mutation risk drives rush to test travelers from China
The scenario echoes the pandemic's early days, when China was criticized for not releasing key genetic data on the virus until weeks after news of the new illness became public.
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WORLD
Dec 31, 2022
Three years in, COVID's true death toll still elusive
The difference between the official and real figures could diverge even further next year, with modeling predicting more than a million deaths in China.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Ishiba shelves proposal for liaison offices with North Korea amid rising tensions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks on Saturday in Tokyo at a rally that was held by a group of families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to demand the immediate return of all abductees.
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.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
Japan beats Taiwan ahead of rematch in Premier12 final
Keita Sano celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kotaro Kiyomiya's two-run triple against Taiwan during their Premier12 game at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.

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