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JIANG ZEMIN

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 7, 2022
Jiang Zemin’s mixed legacy
One can attribute many of China's current achievements and problems to policies initiated during Jiang Zemin's tenure.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 6, 2022
Xi hails Jiang Zemin as leader who stood up to West after Tiananmen crackdown
Saying Jiang made the 'correct decision” to crush the protesters in 1989, Xi's remarks served as a warning in light of recent challenges to 'zero-COVID' policies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Dec 2, 2022
Jiang Zemin seen as setting back Japan-China ties with hard-line stance
Jiang pursued a hard-line stance toward Japan, questioning several Japanese prime ministers about their recognition of historical issues.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 2, 2022
Jiang Zemin death injects uncertainty for Xi at fraught time in China
Jiang's death at the age of 96 comes days after people took to the streets to challenge virus curbs in China's most widespread protests in decades.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 1, 2022
For China’s leader, another dilemma: How to mourn Jiang Zemin
Paying tribute to Jiang while preventing him from becoming a symbolic cudgel against the current regime will be a challenge for Xi Jinping in the coming weeks
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 30, 2022
Former China leader Jiang Zemin dies at 96
Jiang took power in the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square crackdown and led the world's most populous nation toward its emergence as a powerhouse on the global stage.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 31, 2015
China party says no disrespect meant with Jiang sign removal
The removal of a stone plinth sign written by former Chinese President Jiang Zemin at the entrance of a key Communist Party training center is not a sign of disrespect, a senior official said on Monday, after rumors of destabilizing party infighting.
JAPAN
Sep 14, 2003
Waseda loses case over Jiang lecture
Waseda University acted illegally by sending police a list of people who applied to attend a lecture by former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, saying it violated the applicants' privacy by disclosing personal information without their consent, the Supreme Court has ruled.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2001
Koizumi, Jiang begin talks on economic aid, terrorism
SHANGHAI -- Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Chinese President Jiang Zemin began talks Sunday evening to discuss bilateral issues, including Japan's future economic cooperation with China, as well as global efforts to tackle terrorism.
JAPAN
May 21, 2000
Ishihara calls Jiang a 'Chinese Hitler'
TAIPEI -- In yet another invective directed at China, Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara on Saturday said China's Jiang Zemin would be like Adolf Hitler should he attempt to unify Taiwan and the mainland by military force.
JAPAN
Nov 27, 1998
Jiang praises Japan's pacifism, reiterates pains of war
Chinese President Jiang Zemin reiterated Friday evening in a speech at a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi that Japan inflicted tremendous damage on the Chinese people during World War II.

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