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Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 14, 2022
Japan at crossroads as stage set for dramatic rethink of defense policy
While a push by Abe to dispel taboos over nuclear weapons is unlikely to come to fruition, he may have laid the foundation for a change to Japan's defense-oriented security strategy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 13, 2022
China's widening COVID-19 curbs threaten global supply chain paralysis
On Wednesday, more than 30 Taiwanese companies, many making electronics parts, said that COVID-19 measures in eastern China had led them to suspend production until at least next week.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 13, 2022
U.S. and Australia pressure Solomon Islands on China military pact
'We have asked Solomon Islands respectfully to consider not signing the agreement and to consult the Pacific family,' said Australian Minister for the Pacific Zed Seselja.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 13, 2022
Here’s how China’s lockdowns are rippling through the economy
The restrictions are intended to eradicate any trace of the virus in the community, but they've also pressured everything from manufacturing and trade to inflation and food prices.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 13, 2022
'Air worse than Beijing' isn't much of an insult anymore
China's progress in reducing pollution in its capital city justifies a little environmental optimism, if only the world would catch up.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 13, 2022
Australia sends a $7.5 billion cyber signal to China
The target of Canberra's new cybersecurity budget is clear, namely China — and it's also a savvy way to boost the nation's defenses.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 13, 2022
China’s goal in 'COVID zero' pursuit shifts amid omicron outbreak
The new metric to watch is the number of cases found among people who aren't yet in quarantine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 13, 2022
Taiwan issues war response handbook over China invasion threat
The document released by the defense ministry provides QR codes for locating air raid shelters, a list of items to stockpile and mobilization information for military reserves.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 12, 2022
Japan top diplomat Yoshimasa Hayashi plans Central Asia tour from late April
Tokyo also plans to host a meeting of foreign ministers from five countries in the region, involving Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, by the end of June.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2022
Taiwan iPhone maker Pegatron suspends operations at two China plants
The company said it will maintain close contact with customers and suppliers and 'actively cooperate' with local governments to resume work as soon as possible.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 12, 2022
China’s echoes of Russia’s alternate reality intensify globally
The campaign by China has further undercut the country's effort to present itself as a neutral actor in the war, eager to promote a peaceful resolution.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 12, 2022
India hopes ‘Pharma City’ will break China’s grip on industry
It's a vast project that shows how governments are growing increasingly concerned about China's stranglehold over drug supplies — as well as the challenges they face in loosening it.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2022
Kishida considering Southeast Asia trip as Russia and China concerns grow
Kishida is planning to travel to Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam during the Golden Week holidays, and is also considering a visit to Europe during the period.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Apr 11, 2022
China’s COVID-19 outbreak worsens as new Shanghai cases top 26,000
Residents have been locked down for weeks now, with frustration building among the population as they struggle to get access to food and medical care.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 11, 2022
Hesitancy at Harvard endowment reflects broader skepticism over Chinese private equity
China's investment landscape is in turmoil, with some top investors shunning the nation after President Xi Jinping unleashed a crackdown on the private sector.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 11, 2022
China is just one of the headaches facing Australia’s next prime minister
The center-right Liberal National coalition government is campaigning for a fourth term in office after grappling with a pandemic and a slew of climate change-related disasters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 10, 2022
Shanghai residents question human cost of China's COVID-19 quarantines
Shanghai is doubling down on the quarantine policy, converting schools, new apartment blocks and vast exhibition halls into centers, the largest of which can hold 50,000 people.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 9, 2022
'A new symphony and I am the conductor,' says Hong Kong leadership candidate
Fleshing out his policy platform, John Lee said loyalty to the central government was a priority for any chief executive.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 9, 2022
Japan, Philippines to aim for new defense cooperation pact
After their first 'two-plus-two' talks, the nations objected to 'unlawful maritime claims, militarization, coercive activities and threat or use of force in the South China Sea.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2022
Supply chains widely tainted by forced labor in China, witnesses say
Human rights activists, labor leaders and others have urged the U.S. to put its weight behind a coming ban on products made with forced labor in the Xinjiang region.

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