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CHINA

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2017
Australia spots Chinese spy ship near joint military exercises
The Australian Defence Department confirmed reports Saturday that a Chinese spy ship has been operating off the country's northeast coast in the vicinity of joint military exercises involving Australian, U.S., Japanese and other troops.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2017
U.S. presses Myanmar to cease military ties with North Korea
Myanmar's military has maintained ties with North Korea, even though the civilian-led government denies any cooperation, and the Trump administration is pressing for a complete break-off of remaining links, current and former U.S. officials said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 21, 2017
Hypocrisy in the South China Sea
There are no 'innocents' in the South China Sea — only degrees of rationalization.
EDITORIALS
Jul 20, 2017
Another nail in Hong Kong's coffin
Hong Kong democracy is on its death bed.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 20, 2017
Will the Doklam standoff lead to a second Sino-Indian war?
While domestic calculations hold New Delhi back from going to war with Beijing, in China's case it is its international image that prevents it from doing so.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 19, 2017
Moon seeks deal by 2020 for peace with nuclear-free North Korea
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is seeking a deal with North Korea in 2020 to bring about the "complete denuclearization" of the isolated nation in return for a peace treaty that would guarantee the survival of Kim Jong Un's regime.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 19, 2017
Undersea survey from MH370 search yields valuable data for fishing, geoscience
Detailed sea-floor maps made during the unsuccessful search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, released by Australia on Wednesday, could help increase the knowledge of rich fisheries and the prehistoric movement of the earth's southern continents.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 19, 2017
Malala slams China over death of fellow Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo, faults Nigeria on education
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai condemned China's treatment of her fellow peace prize-winner Liu Xiaobo following his death of liver cancer in custody last week .
EDITORIALS
Jul 18, 2017
Tireless advocate for human rights in China dies
It is remarkable and revealing that China, a country that threatens to upend the balance of power in Asia, was so frightened by one man.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2017
Did dissident Liu Xiaobo die for nothing?
Far from a sign of strength, the Chinese regime's mistreatment of Liu Xiaobo amounted to an indication of its weakness, insecurity and fear.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2017
China's strong second quarter GDP growth paves way for deeper reforms
China's economy expanded faster than expected in the second quarter, setting the country on course to comfortably meet its 2017 growth target and giving policymakers room to tackle big economic challenges ahead of key leadership changes later this year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 16, 2017
Chinese Air force conducts 'several' long-range drills near Japan as military tells Tokyo to 'get used to it'
China's air force said Saturday that its warplanes had conducted long-range drills over the Bashi Channel and the Miyako Strait "several times" over the past week, just a day after the country's Defense Ministry told Japan that it should "get used to" the military exercises.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 16, 2017
Former Chongqing party chief and Chinese Politburo member under probe, report says
Sun Zhengcai, the former Communist Party chief of the Chinese city of Chongqing, is under investigation by authorities, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing people it didn't identify.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 16, 2017
One year after the South China Sea ruling, a deceiving calm
China's basic position remains unchanged, and the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration is at risk of falling into irrelevance.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 16, 2017
Australia urges China to release dissident Liu Xiaobo's widow
Australia on Sunday called for China to lift curbs on the widow of Nobel Peace Prize-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo, who died of liver cancer in custody last week.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 15, 2017
North Korea may have more nuclear bomb material than thought, U.S. think tank says
Thermal images of North Korea's main nuclear site show Pyongyang may have reprocessed more plutonium than previously thought that can be used to enlarge its nuclear weapons stockpile, a U.S. think tank has said.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, deeper levies on China
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 19. Trump on Monday threatened to slap China, Mexico and Canada with hefty tariffs upon his return to the White House.
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura's headquarters in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The company's share price has surged by more than 400% this year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Kotozakura unburdened by weight of history after claiming first title
Kotozakura speaks during a news conference in Fukuoka on Monday
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell on Japan’s teen skaters: We are friends, not rivals
Brazil’s Rayssa Leal celebrates after winning the women's Street League Skateboarding competition on Saturday in Tokyo.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.

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