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CHINA

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 23, 2021
China’s record-low birthrate confirms population challenges facing Beijing
The new figures show population growth in the world's No. 2 economy is slowing dramatically, with some demographers estimating it could start falling as soon as this year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 23, 2021
Anti-China forces stirring trouble ahead of Beijing Olympics, state media says
The comments came after the United States said it might consider a diplomatic boycott of the Games.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 22, 2021
African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road initiative
In addition to the damage done by COVID-19, analysts have attributed the slowdown to waning appetite in Beijing for large foreign investments.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Nov 22, 2021
New details on China's hypersonic missiles and nuclear program add to alarm
China's advances in delivery systems, coupled with its bolstered nuclear stockpile, could be employed to prevent U.S. and Japanese intervention in a conflict over Taiwan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 22, 2021
The $5 billion hoard of metal the world wants but can’t have
The interest in the aluminum stockpile in Vietnam reflects the metal's watershed moment as an era of oversupply gives way to shortfalls because of Chinese curbs on production.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 22, 2021
China property moguls use billions of their own cash on rescues
The move stands in contrast with counterparts overseas, where the concept of limited liability generally protects personal wealth from creditors' claims.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 22, 2021
China won’t bully small nations, Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders
The pledge comes as Beijing is involved in disputes with bloc members over its broad claims in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 22, 2021
Philippines set to resume resupply mission to South China Sea
The Philippines defense chief said after talks with the Chinese ambassador to Manila that China 'will not interfere.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2021
Rebuilding the infrastructure of Sino-American relations
Washington seeks to establish some mechanisms or rules to prevent conflict with Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 21, 2021
Japan's Kishida and EU Council chief Michel likely to meet on Nov. 29
Kishida and Michel are expected to raise the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, democratic values and the rule of law.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2021
A better CPTPP would include both the U.S. and China
Tokyo must exert its influence over Beijing's involvement in building regional rules and order and convince Washington to return to a multilateral trade framework in Asia.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 21, 2021
Kissinger doesn’t see China invasion of Taiwan in next decade
The former U.S. secretary of state said he it's 'perfectly possible” that China will seek to weaken the island's status, but that invasion was unlikely in the next 10 years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2021
Japan's foreign minister invited to China by counterpart but no plan set
Yoshimasa Hayashi, who became Japan's top diplomat on Nov. 10, remained apart with his Chinese counterpart on territorial and human rights issues during recent phone talks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 20, 2021
Japan to host 'Quad' meeting with U.S., Australia and India next year
Diplomatic sources have previously indicated that Tokyo has explored the idea of hosting the second in-person Quad summit, hoping to convene it as early as next spring.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 20, 2021
U.S. says armed Chinese attack on Philippine allies would invoke defense treaty
The United States on Friday called Chinese actions in using water cannon against Philippine resupply boats in the South China Sea "dangerous, provocative, and unjustified," and warned that an armed attack on Philippine vessels would invoke U.S. mutual defense commitments.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 20, 2021
U.S. and China to elevate military talks in bid to ease tensions
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed to support discussions between the U.S. military and top officials from the People's Liberation Army, a source said.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 20, 2021
Concern and anger build over missing Chinese athlete Peng Shuai’s sexual assault allegations
The case has prompted the women's tennis tour to rethink its focus in China, where it has threatened to pull events if it cannot verify her safety and that her allegations are investigated.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2021
Chinese naval ship sailed in Japanese waters this week
It was the first time since July 2017 that the ministry had confirmed and disclosed a Chinese naval vessel's intrusion into Japanese waters and the fourth such incursion ever.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 19, 2021
Monkey-brain study with link to China's military roils top European university
Concerns about China's fusion of military and civilian technology have grown in recent years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 19, 2021
South Korea scrambles jets as Chinese and Russian warplanes enter air defense zone
Moscow doesn't recognize the zone, while Beijing said that all countries should have freedom of movement there.
Triple whammy takes Japan bankruptcies to decade high
More Japanese firms have gone bankrupt in the first half of this year due to soaring costs, labor shortages and the end of pandemic-related support.
Japan mostly spared in global IT meltdown despite reports of some bugs
A screen displays an error message at a self-checkout terminal of a supermarket in Sydney on Friday.
As risk of heatstroke rises in Japan, so does that of COVID-19
People hold umbrellas while watching baseball to deal with the heat in the city of Shizuoka on July 7.
German, French and Spanish fighter aircraft arrive in Japan for joint drills
Two Air Self-Defense Force F-15s (right) escort two German Air Force Eurofighter jets and an A330MRTT aerial tanker on their arrival in Japan Friday. The ASDF is conducting training exercises with the German, French and Spanish air forces this weekend.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
Households struggle as Japan’s inflation rises near U.S. levels
The Nishiki market in Kyoto. June’s inflation report shows extraordinary jumps in the prices of some items favored by households, including cabbage (27.6%), potatoes (28.5%) and tomatoes (15.6%).
As risk of heatstroke rises in Japan, so does that of COVID-19
People hold umbrellas while watching baseball to deal with the heat in the city of Shizuoka on July 7.
German, French and Spanish fighter aircraft arrive in Japan for joint drills
Two Air Self-Defense Force F-15s (right) escort two German Air Force Eurofighter jets and an A330MRTT aerial tanker on their arrival in Japan Friday. The ASDF is conducting training exercises with the German, French and Spanish air forces this weekend.
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.

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