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DISCRIMINATION

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Feb 12, 2021
China New Year gala show sparks backlash over blackface performance
During CCTV's four-hour Lunar New Year show, performers appeared on stage wearing outfits that approximated African clothing and had darkened their skin with makeup.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 12, 2021
As Lunar New Year arrives, COVID-19 pushes Chinatown businesses to the brink
From New York to London to Sydney, Chinatowns worldwide saw a dramatic drop in business as early as last January.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 10, 2021
Toyota president 'disappointed' by Tokyo 2020 chief Mori's sexist comments
The carmaker, a worldwide Olympic sponsor, said it issued Toyoda's message on Wednesday because it concluded it should not keep silent.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2021
IOC calls remarks of Tokyo Games chief Yoshiro Mori 'absolutely inappropriate'
The IOC did not mention any further action against Mori but said the Tokyo Organising Committee also considered its own chief's comments as inappropriate.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2021
Tokyo Games sponsors speak up as Mori fallout continues
During a meeting with Olympic organizers Monday evening, several sponsors said advertising at the games could do more harm than good.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 9, 2021
'Nothing good will come from replacing him:' Tokyo Olympics chief finds high-level support
Some on the Tokyo organizing committee believe it is important for Mori to 'quietly overcome' the crisis and for officials to do all they can to 'protect' him from the public fallout.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2021
Tokyo Olympics head Mori says he was ready to quit over sexist remarks
When it was learned that Mori was prepared to resign, a rushed meeting was held between him and top Tokyo Olympic officials, who tearfully urged him not to quit.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 4, 2021
Women detained in China's Xinjiang allege rape, sexual abuse and torture
Report follows earlier allegations China has used forced sterilization, forced abortion and coercive family planning, and that at least 1 million were detained in the region.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 2, 2021
Black and Latino New Yorkers underrepresented in COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Data also showed at least 94,000 people who live outside New York were vaccinated in the city, and that among them racial disparities were even wider.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jan 30, 2021
Japanese firms roll out cautious welcoming mat to COVID-19 survivors
Nearly 240,000 people nationwide are believed to have recovered from the virus as of mid-January.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 30, 2021
U.S. House Democrat to move office after confrontation with Republican lawmaker
In the latest sign of rising tensions within the U.S. Congress, a Democratic congresswoman said Friday she plans to relocate her Capitol Hill office for safety reasons after being "berated" by an outspoken conservative Republican congresswoman.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 20, 2021
The ethics of prioritizing COVID-19 vaccinations when considering race and ethnicity
A relevant fact is that in many countries, disadvantaged racial and ethnic minorities have a lower-than-average life expectancy, raising questions as to who should be vaccinated first.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 15, 2021
China possibly committed 'genocide' in Xinjiang, U.S. Congress panel reports
The report calls for a formal U.S. 'determination on whether atrocities are being committed' within 90 days of legislation passed on Dec. 27.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 14, 2021
U.S. bans all Xinjiang cotton products and tomatoes over forced labor
The move is the latest in a series of actions where the U.S. is raising pressure on China over some companies' alleged ill-treatment of workers.

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