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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 29, 2020
Xi’s annual political pageant to start in late May after virus-caused delay
China’s plan to resume annual parliamentary sessions delayed by the coronavirus outbreak next month could be seen as a statement of the country’s commitment to get back to normal. The actual gathering may end up showing how much has changed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 22, 2020
Fearing big election loss, China goes on offensive in Hong Kong
On the surface, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam appears to have had a few pretty good months: Her government has managed to contain the coronavirus outbreak, during which street protests have mostly disappeared.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 22, 2020
China’s coronavirus diplomacy has finally pushed Europe too far
With a series of high-level summits culminating in a visit to Germany in the fall by President Xi Jinping, this was supposed to be the year of Europe-China diplomacy. Instead, Europeans are warning of a damaging rift.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 19, 2020
Trump says China should face consequences if it was 'knowingly responsible' for outbreak
U.S. President Donald Trump warned China on Saturday that it should face consequences if it was "knowingly responsible" for the coronavirus pandemic, as he ratcheted up criticism of Beijing over its handling of the outbreak. "It could have been stopped in China before it started and it wasn't, and the...
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 18, 2020
Quick virus recovery presents China with chance to boost global economic influence
Fears are mounting among major powers that Chinese President Xi Jinping may attempt to bolster his influence in the global arena, as the country's economy could be the only one to soon get back on its feet amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Apr 17, 2020
In China, demands for more free speech outlast coronavirus lockdowns
Even as China seeks to revive its economy under a host of restrictions meant to prevent another outbreak, some are urging looser limits on speech.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 13, 2020
To Belgrade and beyond: Beijing exports China model of virus management
Last month, six Chinese medical professionals stepped off an Air Serbia jet in Belgrade to a red-carpet welcome from President Aleksandar Vucic and an array of cabinet ministers. After elbow-bump greetings, Vucic kissed Serbia's flag, then China's.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 1, 2020
In China, a young diplomat rises as aggressive foreign policy takes root
Diplomats returning from overseas postings don't usually receive special attention at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a vast government bureaucracy with thousands of staff.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 24, 2020
Wuhan’s virus patient numbers manipulated for Xi visit, doctor says
The number of novel coronavirus patients in Wuhan, the epicenter of China's virus outbreak, was manipulated in time for President Xi Jinping's earlier this month, a local doctor has told Kyodo News.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 15, 2020
Former Chinese property exec who criticized Xi over virus handling is missing, friends say
An influential former Chinese property executive who called President Xi Jinping a "clown" over a speech he made last month about the government's efforts to battle the coronavirus has gone missing, three of his friends said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 10, 2020
China's Xi visits Wuhan for first time in sign Beijing sees virus outbreak as under control
Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited the coronavirus epicenter of Wuhan for the first time since the disease emerged, a trip intended to project confidence that his government has managed to stem its spread domestically.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Mar 6, 2020
With Xi visit now delayed, coronavirus threatens to spoil Abe's 2020
The prime minister's big plans for 2020 — hosting China's president, the Olympics and amending the Constitution — have been undercut by Japan's muddled response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 5, 2020
China's Xi Jinping postpones state visit to Japan due to coronavirus
Chinese President Xi Jinping has postponed his state visit to Japan in April, the Japanese government said Thursday, ending weeks of speculation over whether the trip would go ahead amid efforts to contain the coronavirus epidemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 2, 2020
Tokyo and Beijing agree to delay Xi's visit as nations battle coronavirus, source says
The move will please conservative lawmakers in the LDP who are unhappy about the lack of improvement with the Senkaku territorial dispute and other issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 29, 2020
Abe gives China's foreign policy chief Yang Jiechi reassurances on hosting Xi in April
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Yang Jiechi the visit in April is “extremely important” for bilateral ties and must be of substance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 27, 2020
Xi Jinping's coronavirus crucible
The COVID-19 epidemic presents an opportunity for Japan and other countries to rebalance their bilateral relations with China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 24, 2020
China pushes plants to reopen, risking renewed spread of coronavirus
China is trying to get people back to work, risking a renewed spread of the coronavirus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Feb 24, 2020
As pandemic looms, world's top disease fighter engages Xi in delicate quest for cooperation
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has perhaps the most thankless job in global public health. As director-general of the World Health Organization, the former Ethiopian health minister is racing against time to prevent a dangerous new coronavirus in China from precipitating a worldwide pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 21, 2020
Spread of COVID-19 in Japan could hurt Abe's bid to rebuild China ties
Prime Minister Abe's softer reaction to China's handling of the virus has won praise in Beijing, but what will he say when those problems are exposed?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 20, 2020
Japan and China postpone another prep meeting for Xi's state visit
Japan and China have decided to put off another preparatory meeting of high-ranking officials amid the spread of the new strain of coronavirus, diplomatic sources said Wednesday, boosting the likelihood that Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit this spring may be delayed.

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