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CHINA

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 13, 2022
China will further relax COVID-19 measures, Beijing envoy says
In further evidence that controls are loosening, two U.S. officials visited China in recent days to help prepare for a visit in the coming weeks by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 12, 2022
China’s rapid COVID reversal sparks whiplash as cases surge
Scenes of disruption are most visible in Beijing, where anecdotal evidence suggest the caseload is many times the government's tally.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 12, 2022
Chinese consumers wary of splurging after COVID-19 restrictions fall
Glee that greeted abrupt relaxations in COVID-19 rules has been tempered with uncertainty for consumers and businesses.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 12, 2022
China developing the digital yuan to protect its interests
The ruling Communist Party is sacrificing innovation on the altar of social stability.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 11, 2022
Taiwan premier slams China over fresh import bans
According to Taiwan's finance ministry, Chinese customs authorities 'suddenly suspended' imports of certain alcoholic beverages from the island on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 11, 2022
Senior LDP lawmaker visits Taiwan, saying more military spending needed amid China threat
LDP policy chief Koichi Hagiuda said in Taiwan that China's massive increase in military spending and the North Korean threat mean Japan needs to raise its defense budget.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 10, 2022
How will China turn its economy back on? The world is about to find out.
Now that China has finally started rolling back its strict mix of mass testing, lockdowns and quarantines, its economy is entering a delicate period.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 10, 2022
Taiwan pledges deeper Japan security cooperation as senior LDP lawmaker visits
Meeting in Taipei, President Tsai Ing-wen thanked Koichi Hagiuda, the LDP's policy chief, for Japan's support over issues like maintaining security in the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Dec 10, 2022
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to over five years in prison on fraud charge
Lai, 75, was found guilty of two counts of fraud for covering up the operations of a private company, Dico Consultants, at the headquarters of the now shuttered Apple Daily newspaper.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 10, 2022
WTO says Trump’s metals tariffs broke rules as U.S. rejects findings
The 25% tariffs on global steel imports and 10% import taxes on global aluminum violated basic WTO rules, a dispute-settlement panel said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 10, 2022
China's Xi promotes Mideast security and energy ties at Saudi summits
Chinese President Xi Jinping has touted close security and energy ties with Gulf nations during summits in Saudi Arabia that have highlighted tensions with Washington.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2022
Japan to increase defense budget by ¥1 trillion in fiscal 2023
The budget increase is aimed at procurement of ammunition and expenses related to long-range missiles.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Dec 9, 2022
Beijing sees spike in 'underground' eateries
'It was quite secretive —u00a0you couldn't see the lights on the second floor from the outside.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 9, 2022
Quantitative easing the Chinese way
While most major central banks are now reversing quantitative easing and raising interest rates, China may need to head in the opposite direction.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 9, 2022
Challenging last mile for China's vaccine push after 'zero-COVID' retreat
Health risk analysis firm Airfinity has predicted as many as 2.1 million COVID-19 fatalities at current immunity levels.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 9, 2022
Saudi Arabia signs Huawei deal, deepening China ties on Xi visit
King Salman signed a 'comprehensive strategic partnership agreement' with Xi, who received a lavish welcome in a country forging new global partnerships beyond the West.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 9, 2022
End of 'zero-COVID' threatens to overwhelm China with infections
Unlike the whack-a-mole pattern of outbreaks that took place in the U.S. and Europe over months and years, China is likely to see a wave of infections engulf the country all at once.
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.
Japan and U.S. to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency
A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (12SSM) system are put on display at a symposium at a base in Kisarazu, Japan, in June 2022.
Preparations for Osaka Expo well underway amid lack of excitement
The Grand Ring, a symbol of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka
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.
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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