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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2021
Cracks emerge in Five Eyes intelligence pact over approach to China
A polite disagreement between Australia and New Zealand showed a fissure among U.S. allies, underscoring the difficulties Joe Biden faces in forging a common front.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 21, 2021
China, Myanmar and others criticized in report on rising religious persecution
'The apparatus of repression constructed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in recent years is ... fine-tuned, pervasive, and technologically sophisticated,' the report said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2021
China's actions in Xinjiang could be crimes against humanity, rights group says
Human Rights Watch is calling for a U.N. investigation into 'widespread' abuses and for businesses to shun goods made in the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 14, 2021
Suga-Biden summit offers chance to hash out a plan on China
Although the summit will be largely symbolic, it'll also be a chance to cement a unified stance on China — or at least clarify how far they're willing to go together.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 12, 2021
China’s shadow hangs over private preparations for Boris Johnson’s G7
When the diplomatic emissaries of the G7 nations met virtually late last month to prepare for the leaders summit in June, one problem cropped up over and over again: What to do about China?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 12, 2021
Chinese shows blur Western brands over Xinjiang cotton dispute
The censorship has exposed the unexpected political tripwires confronting apolitical entertainment platforms.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 8, 2021
China’s human rights and economic self-harm
China can afford an economic decoupling with the U.S. (though it will be costly). It cannot afford a simultaneous decoupling with the rest of the major Western economies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 7, 2021
Talk of U.S.-led Beijing Olympics boycott puts Japan in tight spot
Japan has been wary of checking China on rights issues, partly out of fear of economic retaliation from its largest trading partner.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 3, 2021
Japan is finding it harder to stay quiet on China’s abuse of Uyghurs
Public awareness of the issue is growing in the country, spurred in part by the work of Uyghur activists, and that is increasing pressure on the government to take action.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 31, 2021
China using surveillance firms to help write ethnicity-tracking specs
Concern over racial detection in facial recognition systems is growing globally.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 31, 2021
China tensions under Biden underscored by human rights report
The report released by the U.S. State Department accuses the Chinese government of 'crimes against humanity.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2021
Investors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang
The moves highlight the challenges for brands trying to maintain their business ties amid rising tensions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 29, 2021
H&M stores closed by China landlords as Xinjiang fallout continues
Some of the mall operators said the decision to shutter was made by the landlords because of disrespect shown by H&M toward China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 28, 2021
China hits U.S. and Canada with sanctions in Xinjiang fallout
The Xinjiang controversy adds to a wider standoff between China and the U.S. and its allies that took root under Donald Trump.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 27, 2021
Chinese apps join celebs in backlash against Western fashion brands over Xinjiang
China's top ride-hailing app dropped Swedish fashion retailer H&M from its listings as Chinese celebrities stopped endorsing foreign labels in a growing uproar over Western accusations of forced labor in Xinjiang.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 26, 2021
Muji operator shares tumble as brand seen at risk of China boycott
Shares in Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing also fell in morning trading before recovering.

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