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JOE BIDEN

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 15, 2021
China's Xi expected to prioritize Taiwan issue in Biden discussion
Xi and Biden are scheduled to meet virtually on Tuesday morning Beijing time — Monday evening in Washington — as friction between the countries persists.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 13, 2021
Japan's new foreign minister and top U.S. diplomat agree on Kishida's visit to Washington
Yoshimasa Hayashi and Antony Blinken affirmed the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait during the talks, while seeking to hold a so-called two-plus-two meeting as early as possible.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 12, 2021
Wielding fresh leverage, Iran to play hardball at nuclear talks
The stakes are high, since failure to revive the 2015 nuclear deal would carry the risk of a fresh regional war.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 11, 2021
A Palestinian ultimatum aimed at shaking the status quo
Israeli and the U.S. only want to address the “quality-of-life” issues facing the 5 million Palestinians living under occupation without working to remove the cause of those issues.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 11, 2021
Biden concedes inflation peril and says his agenda is part of the cure
In a speech in Baltimore on Wednesday, Biden explained why prices have risen, why some products are hard to find and how his legislative plans will ameliorate those problems.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 10, 2021
The JFK cover-up strikes again
By withholding the records, the government has already admitted without saying so that the Warren Commission lied and that there are secrets that it is determined to protect.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 10, 2021
China seizing Pacific trade opportunities while U.S. still pursues ‘America First'
Nearly five years after withdrawing from an 11-nation Pacific trade deal, the U.S. is still struggling to articulate its economic vision for the region.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 10, 2021
Biden-Xi virtual meeting planned for as soon as next week
U.S. officials believe direct engagement with Xi is the best way to prevent the relationship between the world's two biggest economies from spiraling toward conflict.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2021
Officials agree on early visit by Kishida to U.S.
The prime minister could be set to make the trip as soon as this month, officials said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 9, 2021
U.S. eyes January rollout of first projects to counter China's Belt and Road
The program will look to counter Chinese influence by offering funding for projects with higher labor standards and a focus on climate considerations.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 8, 2021
Biden's democracy summit: Problematic invite list casts shadow on impact
Rights advocates are questioning whether the virtual Democracy summit can push world leaders who are invited, some accused of harboring authoritarian tendencies, to take meaningful action.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2021
Japan says Kishida could visit U.S. before end of year
Kishida, who became prime minister a month ago, had a brief conversation with Biden on the sidelines of the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 4, 2021
OPEC+ heads for geopolitical showdown as Biden demands more oil
Bowing to U.S. pressure and opening the taps would keep Saudi Arabia's closest ally onside, at the expense of the hard-won crude price recovery that has swelled the kingdom's coffers.
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
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
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 / 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
WORLD / Politics
Nov 3, 2021
Republican Glenn Youngkin takes Virginia election in blow to Biden
The state's closely watched governor's race was expected to deal a blow to U.S. President Joe Biden and Democrats' hopes to keep control of Congress in next year's elections.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 3, 2021
Biden’s carbon-capture plan hands lifeline to coal plants
Environmental groups say the incentive may delay the retirement of dozens of facilities.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 2, 2021
U.S. Nuclear Posture Review poses basic questions for Biden and allies
Modernizing U.S. nuclear policy demands the development of new ways to deter by working creatively with allies to reapportion roles and responsibilities.

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Traditional folk rituals like Mizudome-no-mai (dance to stop the rain) provide a sense of agency to a population that feels largely powerless in the face of the climate crisis.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals