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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Nov 4, 2021
Hong Kong's top court rules against government move to broaden riot prosecutions
The five-judge panel unanimously rejected an earlier ruling that people could be criminally liable for rioting or illegal assembly without being physically present.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Nov 4, 2021
China's wind giants hatch plans to muscle in on U.S. and Europe
Chinese companies have typically made only small inroads into overseas markets, but they now plan to invest in factories abroad.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Nov 4, 2021
New technology can turn emissions into animal food, Chinese scientists say
The method, which relies on bacteria, is able to process carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen and could cut China's demand for soybeans.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Nov 4, 2021
Hong Kong activist pleads guilty to security law charges
Tony Chung, 20, faces up to seven years in prison, after reportedly admitting seeking to separate Hong Kong from mainland China between July and October 2020.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 4, 2021
Japan among holdouts to deal on overseas fossil fuel funding
The U.K. has corralled about 20 nations to back a pledge to stop supporting foreign fossil fuel projects, but China and Japan aren't among them, sources say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 3, 2021
ByteDance founder exits board as challenges mount
The world's most valuable startup is making a bigger push into enterprise software after Beijing's yearlong crackdown on the consumer internet.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 3, 2021
In defense of Taiwan, Biden makes a ‘slip of the tongue’
Joe Biden may intentionally be telegraphing the message to China that he fully intends to protect Taiwan with the aim of deterring a Chinese attack.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 3, 2021
Chinese tennis star claims to have had affair with former vice premier
The post on social media in which the claim was made was swiftly deleted.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 3, 2021
Shutting down historical debate, China makes it a crime to mock heroes
Under a new law, China has zealously prosecuted even the perceived slander of communist figures, broadening Xi Jinping's campaign to dominate party orthodoxy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 3, 2021
China moves to quash online rumors that Taiwan war is looming
The controversy shows the challenge President Xi Jinping's government faces in trying to manage Chinese public sentiment over Taiwan, even with its vast censorship powers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 3, 2021
Xi's 'common prosperity' goal may make Japan loath to invest in China
Some Japanese say they have been disappointed with the policy, which might stifle spending and investment by wealthy Chinese and in turn hamper the nation's economic expansion.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Nov 3, 2021
Kishida makes global debut, but offers few clues on foreign policy and security plans
Experts said it may have been difficult to achieve 'much of substance' in Kishida's diplomatic debut, given he had only hours in Glasgow in the immediate aftermath of Sunday's election.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 3, 2021
Most Taiwanese think Japan would aid Taiwan if China attacks, poll finds
The survey showed that 58% of the people polled thought it possible that Japan would dispatch troops for Taiwan's defense.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 3, 2021
Kishida and Biden agree to beef up alliance in first in-person talks
Kishida said that he had agreed with Biden to meet again at the earliest date possible, which could be later this year, to have more 'thorough' discussions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 3, 2021
Taiwan welcomes first official delegation from European Parliament
The EU lawmakers' visit comes after Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu made a rare trip to Europe last month that angered Beijing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 3, 2021
Yahoo exits China due to 'challenging business and legal environment'
Fortnite creator Epic Games will also halt its China servers this month, and the latest moves follow Microsoft's recent decision to shutter LinkedIn in the country.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 3, 2021
China optimistic on climate markets deal after 'wasted' years
China's top climate negotiator said Tuesday a broad deal on carbon markets was possible at the U.N. COP26 despite the tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 3, 2021
China’s climate goals hinge on a $440 billion nuclear buildout
China's planning at least 150 new reactors in the next 15 years, more than the rest of the world has built in the past 35.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2021
Kishida to push for Asia-wide zero emission efforts at COP26 summit
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to pledge that Japan will play a leading role in putting Asia on a path to zero carbon emissions as he attends a U.N. climate summit in Britain.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 2, 2021
Chinese government urges families to keep stocks of daily necessities ahead of winter
Local authorities were urged to make sure that prices and supplies remained stable as extreme weather and COVID-19 outbreaks have raised concerns about food security.
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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