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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 26, 2022
U.S.-South Korea war games have a global audience
Given tensions with China over Taiwan and the war in Ukraine, the military exercises with South Korea, one of the largest drills the U.S. stages, will have ripple effects on all its allies and opponents.u2002
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 26, 2022
Spike in China tensions won't change Washington's Taiwan weapons policy — for now
China's aggressive military drills around Taiwan have put Washington on edge, but not enough to spur an immediate sharp increase in weapons sales to the island.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 25, 2022
As China's navy grows ever larger, so does the threat to Taiwan
The increasing capabilities of Chinese warships, along with the impressive rate at which they are being constructed, are adding to Taipei's defense challenges.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 25, 2022
What does India want from Russia?
As the Ukraine war continues, India's quest for self-reliance increasingly entails multidimensional international engagement.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 24, 2022
The death of Shinzo Abe must not be in vain
At the onset of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's second administration, the expectations were low. However, the perception of him changed over time as a result of his accomplishments.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2022
Six months on, Ukraine war still reverberating across Japan and Indo-Pacific
Vladimir Putin's decision to follow through on threats of invasion has reshaped Asia's already tense security environment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 24, 2022
Ministers from 15 countries to hold talks on U.S.-led IPEF trade initiative in September
Participants in the talks aim to declare the start of formal negotiations to establish new rules for the 21st century economy based on democratic values.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2022
China's fragile economy is being hammered by driest riverbeds since 1865
The Yangtze River's retreating water levels have snarled electricity generation at many key hydropower plants, sparking energy chaos across many parts of the country.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2022
Hong Kong sees surge in charges under colonial sedition law
Since expanding the scope of China's national security law last December, authorities have increasingly been prosecuting unfavorable speech under a British law not used for decades.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2022
China reopens to foreign students after more than two years
Foreign nationals holding a valid Chinese residence permit for study or an APEC business travel card will be allowed to enter China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2022
Japanese envoy warns of a ‘sinister period’ of tension over Taiwan
Koji Tomita's remarks comes after a number of foreign delegations visited Taiwan in recent days despite the fierce objections of Beijing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 23, 2022
Discouraging dissent makes for bad decision-making
Neither the Russian nor Chinese leadership encourage dissent or even invite challenges, which according to real-world experience suggests a virtual guarantee they will experience failure in their decision-making.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 23, 2022
China-bound ex-Apple engineer admits to trade secrets theft
Zhang Xiaolang, who was arrested in July 2018 on his way to catch a one-way flight to China, admitted to a single count of trade-secret theft at a hearing on Monday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 23, 2022
Don’t believe the grim forecast — China is just fine
Beijing's poor headline numbers aren't the only story — and that means investors need to use a new lens to assess the economy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 23, 2022
China censors end of 'Minions' movie to send anti-crime message
The changes are the latest example of a Hollywood movie being twisted by Beijing to send a more palatable social message.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2022
Defense Ministry to request 'unspecified' funding for over 100 projects in fiscal 2023
The number of projects is drastically higher than in normal years, with the budget request already exceeding a record set in fiscal 2021 before they are included.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 22, 2022
The face of China: A globetrotting diplomat armed with U.S. admonitions
While Xi Jinping hasn't visited another country in the pandemic, his foreign minister, Wang Yi, has been to dozens, extolling Beijing's vision for the world.

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