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TAIWAN

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 15, 2022
Biden and Xi ease Cold War fears, but fundamental frictions remain
While their “blunt” talks marked a positive — if modest — step forward, the million-dollar question is whether that momentum can be sustained, as key challenges remain.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 14, 2022
Biden and Xi clash on Taiwan but find common ground on Ukraine
The two leaders sought to lower the temperature as they met for around three hours, with the presidents both saying they wanted to prevent high tensions from spilling over into conflict.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Nov 14, 2022
Tohoku fruit producers look to overseas markets for growth
With Aomori marketing its apples in India, and Yamagata pears breaking into East Asia, the products are seen as being key to increased exports.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 14, 2022
Biden set to meet Xi in bid to avert a full rupture in U.S.-China ties
U.S. President Joe Biden heads to Bali for his first in-person meeting with China's Xi Jinping since taking office last year with promises to try to keep the relationship from getting worse.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2022
Three-quarters of Japanese worried about foreign attack, survey shows
Some 76% of respondents said they feel strongly or somewhat strongly about Japan being attacked by another country against 19% who said they did not so much and 2% who did not so at all.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 12, 2022
For Biden and Xi, a long relationship with rising mutual suspicion
The men, who first met as vice presidents, plan to hold face-to-face talks for the first time as national leaders, and at a time when animus defines U.S.-China relations.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 10, 2022
Potentially divided U.S. Congress to remain united on at least one issue: China
Tensions between the world's two largest economies have only escalated in recent months as they spar over myriad issues, including trade, human rights and the status of Taiwan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 9, 2022
Will China use force to unite with Taiwan?
The results of China's 20th Party Congress suggest that Xi Jinping and his government are determined to annex Taiwan, but remain flexible about how to achieve that goal.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 8, 2022
NBA star Dwight Howard to play in Taiwanese league
Howard, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft, will join the year-old professional league and compete against teams including the Kaohsiung Aquas and the TaiwanBeer HeroBears.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 7, 2022
Taiwan’s bomb shelters: ‘A space for life. And a space for death.’
Preparing for war over hundreds of years has left a mark on the island, with its hundreds of bomb shelters. Some are being turned into cultural oases.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 6, 2022
Taiwanese man dies fighting in Ukraine war
A 25-year-old who volunteered to fight in the conflict died on the battlefield, Taipei's Foreign Ministry said. He is believed to be the first person from the island killed in the war.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 6, 2022
Japan and Britain look to sign defense pact next month, report says
The pact would serve as a legal basis for joint exercises and logistics cooperation, while boosting cooperation with mutual ally the U.S. amid concerns over China's growing assertiveness.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 5, 2022
G7 urges China to abstain from threats and use of force
The U.S. touted the countries' increasingly aligned approach toward dealing with Beijing, but a mildly worded communique was the best the grouping could muster at the end of their meeting.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Nov 3, 2022
How the Taiwan issue represents the U.S. and China’s battle for legitimacy
Both countries face the need to justify ongoing military and security tensions by continuing to show at home and abroad the validity of their stance on Taiwan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 2, 2022
Why Germany is at odds o­­ver Scholz’s trip to China
While some view the visit as key for Berlin to shore up economic ties with its top trading partner, others fear the country could become over-reliant on yet another authoritarian state.

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