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CHINA

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2021
Pentagon chief unable to talk to Chinese military leaders despite repeated attempts
Despite the tensions and heated rhetoric, U.S. military officials have long sought to have open lines of communication to be able to mitigate potential flare-ups or deal with any accidents.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 22, 2021
In preparing Taiwan contingency, Tokyo must remain discreet
Experts are divided on the question of China's ability to launch an invasion of Taiwan and the merits of its strategy.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 21, 2021
EU parliament freezes China deal ratification until Beijing lifts sanctions
The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment aimed to put EU companies on an equal footing in China and cement Beijing's status as a trusted trading partner.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
May 20, 2021
Hong Kong court denies jury trial to first person charged under national security law
The landmark decision marks a departure from the global financial hub's common law traditions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 20, 2021
China seizes on Israel-Gaza crisis to counter U.S. on human rights
Statements from Chinese diplomats underscored how quickly any international dispute can become entangled in the strategic struggle between the U.S. and China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 19, 2021
U.S. blocked Uniqlo shirts over Xinjiang forced-labor concerns
Uniqlo failed to provide enough information to establish the items were not produced in part by forced labor in China's far west Xinjiang region, according to U.S. customs.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2021
Biden’s foreign policy needs a course correction
It will be very difficult for the U.S. to collaborate with China and Russia on virtually any issue if U.S. grand strategy focuses on taking down illiberal powers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 19, 2021
Bitcoin’s obstacles mount amid China cryptocurrency warning
Digital currencies should not and cannot be used in the market because they're not real currencies, according to a notice posted on the People's Bank of China's official WeChat account.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 19, 2021
U.S. House speaker calls for diplomatic boycott of China's 2022 Olympics
Criticizing China for human rights abuses, Democrat Nancy Pelosi said global leaders who attend would lose their moral authority.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 18, 2021
Managing the U.S. and China: Japan’s best way forward
Tokyo must be wary of Beijing's attempts to split the Japan-U.S. alliance, and must work to persuade Washington of the best approach to conflict.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 18, 2021
As Europe's interest in the Indo-Pacific grows, is Japan ready to lead the way?
As countries such as France and Britain dispatch ships to the region, the onus is now on Tokyo to show leadership by setting out a long-term, detailed roadmap for cooperation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 18, 2021
China quietly continues effort to join trade pact created to exclude it
Officials from Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand have held technical talks with Chinese counterparts on the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 17, 2021
A Xinjiang solar giant breaks ranks in bid to woo the West
Daqo must be careful that in defending itself it doesn't appear to be agreeing with Western human rights criticisms or failing to show solidarity with Beijing and its industry peers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 17, 2021
Record pace: China vaccinating almost 14 million people a day
The ramp up in shots comes just days after China detected its first new cluster in months with a smattering of cases in the eastern province of Anhui and northeastern region of Liaoning.

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