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Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.101

Japan is a promising #export market with a strong economy & high per capita income. U.S. Commercial Service Deputy Asst Secretary Kendee Yamaguchi addressed #smallbusiness and U.S.-Japan economics at the @USJC conference. Learn about the market: https://t.co/LuR4CjAjdm @tradegov pic.twitter.com/cjtG5nxJTn

— U.S. Commercial Service (@ExportGov) November 14, 2023

As @SecBlinken has said, the U.S.-Japan Alliance and our Economic 2+2 are force multipliers for strengthening a free, open, and prosperous #IndoPacific. Our partnership is stronger than ever, and grounded in robust collaboration to strengthen our economic security. #USAPEC2023 pic.twitter.com/dhCnT1bBUR

— Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez (@State_E) November 15, 2023

Our relationship with Japan in @APEC, the Indo-Pacific, and beyond could not be stronger. We had a U.S.-Japan 2+2 Economic Dialogue with Commerce @SecRaimondo, Japanese Foreign Minister @Kamikawa_Yoko, and Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry @nishy03. pic.twitter.com/8ioWvVaqXz

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) November 15, 2023

A research team from @uwcse, @ME_at_UW, and #UWECE has developed battery-free #robotic devices that change shape mid-air. Using a Miura-ori origami fold, these microfliers can switch from tumbling through the air to dropping straight to the ground.https://t.co/uzirfZdSOl pic.twitter.com/bYlV95jqvl

— UW ECE (@uw_ece) September 15, 2023

Thank you for stopping by Prime Minister @JonasGahrStore. Our talks on U.S.-Norway-Japan collaboration are even more timely as Norway and Japan aim to become world leading producers of offshore wind energy. Looking forward to celebrating 75 years of U.S.-Norway ties next year,… pic.twitter.com/YqdNOgV0QL

— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) December 7, 2023

https://twitter.com/NorAmbTokyo/status/1732671782413599045

Norway's PM seeks deeper clean energy cooperation with Japanhttps://t.co/l5XfngoSD5

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) December 9, 2023

Japan's Kansai Joins Floating Offshore Wind Project in Norway https://t.co/zfbQZ7fR7Q

— Maritime Reporter (@ShipNews) December 7, 2023

#PMinAction: On December 7, PM Kishida held a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Jonas Gahr STØRE, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway, at the Prime Minister’s Office.#DiplomacySecurity https://t.co/ZA564TAz5K

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) December 8, 2023

Japan-Norway Summit Meeting and Working Dinner #Norway
https://t.co/9pvUjQEwyn pic.twitter.com/drFurEAYeW

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) December 7, 2023

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere agreed to upgrade their relationship to a Strategic Partnership. https://t.co/P9raeRYZO7

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) December 8, 2023

▼Joint Statement on the Strategic Partnership between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Kingdom of Norwayhttps://t.co/bgbI5GRmMQ

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) December 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/NorwayinJapan/status/1732659414933639314
https://twitter.com/NorAmbTokyo/status/1733321250808934803
https://twitter.com/NorAmbTokyo/status/1733087011320594637

Headline inflation decelerated to the 2% range as goods prices declined quite sharply in Japan.

Even so, price pressures from services remained quite resilient – keeping core inflation excluding fresh food and energy well above 3%https://t.co/KbSy5iuxM0

— ING Economics (@ING_Economics) December 5, 2023

Japan's consumer price index data may indicate the timeline for the Central Bank's tightening campaign, while the Reserve Bank of Australia may not increase its interest rates this time — these are the business and finance stories to watch for https://t.co/908ooQV1Sn pic.twitter.com/lk8RH8BA8r

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 2, 2023

The Japanese yen could face double trouble next year, with two potential problems on the horizon.https://t.co/u0fjO8dzro

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) December 9, 2023

https://twitter.com/Barchart/status/1733307656356483137

Today's Futures Heat Map

Strongest: Soybean Oil, Cotton, Orange Juice, Japanese Yen
Weakest: Lean Hogs, Mexican Peso, Gasoline, Heating Oil pic.twitter.com/h28yA0O7G7

— Barchart (@Barchart) December 7, 2023

Three pillars of yen's strength
The Japanese yen was the hero of the day on Thursday, adding over 1.7% against the dollar and 1.6% against the euro since the start of the day. The yen has been sided by Japan's regional banks, which are rumoured to be lobbying for the abandonment… pic.twitter.com/8VUaE5ft7e

— FxPro (@FxProGlobal) December 7, 2023

The Japanese #Yen is gaining against the #USD after rumors popped up, again, that the Bank of Japan is ready to remove its extremely loose #monetarypolicy. Investors have been wrong-footed by the Bank of Japan several times. If this proves right this time, that would be a time to… pic.twitter.com/Ecif6RuOLd

— jeroen blokland (@jsblokland) December 7, 2023

The Japanese Yen Could Be A Market Wild Card https://t.co/Vq1N6ylhPa via @YouTube #YEN #usdjpy #jpy $usd $jpy #fx #markets

— Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) December 10, 2023

Japanese Yen drifts lower against USD amid reduced bets for March Fed rate cut, BoJ pivot – by @hareshmenghani https://t.co/I9FVv45TbC

#USDJPY #BOJ #NFP #Fed

— FXStreet News (@FXStreetNews) December 11, 2023

https://twitter.com/MWellerFX/status/1732759833315614724

USD/JPY slumps after ISM manufacturing and Goolsbeehttps://t.co/HfSZ6MX29S

— ForexLive (@ForexLive) December 1, 2023

Why are the Canadian dollar and Japanese yen losing ground against the US dollar? Presented by @CMEGroup pic.twitter.com/RHe2quw0Un

— Bloomberg Markets (@markets) November 14, 2023

The rally in the yen spilled over into a second day as traders wagered that the Bank of Japan will scrap the world’s last negative interest-rate regime much sooner than previously thought. https://t.co/RXYLVjf9te

— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) December 8, 2023

"Price action was very fast.” Here's what trading floors across the world looked like, when the Japanese yen strengthened the most in nearly a year. https://t.co/e8odwVBfSo

— Bloomberg Markets (@markets) December 8, 2023

Trading activity in the Japanese yen is at its busiest so far this year after comments by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda triggered speculation of a near-term policy shift https://t.co/jltOGoXdhB

— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) December 8, 2023

The previously invincible U.S. dollar is sliding versus the Chinese yuan and Japanese yen. What gives? https://t.co/3clFzSc4ZO

— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) November 21, 2023

Treasury yields rise as traders boost bets Bank of Japan will soon scrap its negative rate policy https://t.co/6S0fIxnO9q

— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) December 7, 2023

Bank of Japan Signals The End of Negative Rates is Nigh https://t.co/WkDmmMxtfg

— Nobody Special (@JG_Nuke) December 7, 2023

We think speculation about a Bank of Japan move at the 18 December meeting is premature. We're pencilling in a rate hike in the second quarter of next yearhttps://t.co/0PRYXHYJHb

— ING Economics (@ING_Economics) December 7, 2023

The Bank of Japan appears to be preparing for the end of its long-held negative interest rate policy, as Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino and other policy board members signal increasing optimism on price and wage increases.https://t.co/TptbnECaSf

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) December 7, 2023

Liquidity in the Japanese bond market has "generally worsened" as a result of the Bank of Japan's decade-long extreme monetary easing, according to BOJ talking points for a broad policy review.https://t.co/PLLsKzIEQ1

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) December 5, 2023

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda met Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday to explain monetary policy, ahead of the central bank’s next decision later this month, as speculation continues to simmer over the likelihood of near-term policy moves. https://t.co/fvTGnVZOB7

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) December 7, 2023

Inflation in Tokyo cooled to the slowest pace in over a year, a development that supports the Bank of Japan’s view that price pressures are weakening for now and that it should continue to be cautious about a tightening of policy. https://t.co/G6ewvHUqEa

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) December 5, 2023

Statement by Governor UEDA concerning the Bank's Semiannual Report on Currency and Monetary Control (Committee on Financial Affairs, House of Councillors) https://t.co/AkDjA5hkbj

— Bank of Japan (@Bank_of_Japan_e) December 7, 2023

Board Member NAKAMURA made a speech entitled "Economic Activity, Prices, and Monetary Policy in Japan" at a meeting with local leaders in Hyogo on November 30, 2023.https://t.co/JVDE9P3PRR pic.twitter.com/A4OVnwgrJi

— Bank of Japan (@Bank_of_Japan_e) December 7, 2023

Deputy Governor HIMINO made a speech entitled "Japan's Economy and Monetary Policy" at a meeting with local leaders in Oita on December 6, 2023.https://t.co/Q5sratfcuY pic.twitter.com/mK30NdXs6Z

— Bank of Japan (@Bank_of_Japan_e) December 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/FXstreetUpdate/status/1732278776912908726

USD/JPY has tumbled as Bank of Japan Governor Ueda spokehttps://t.co/uH37tidy7d

— ForexLive (@ForexLive) December 7, 2023

Bank of Japan estimates show its stimulus had limited effect in lifting inflation https://t.co/Mmy2sblxJT

— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) December 6, 2023

Bloomberg on how the #markets’ interpretation of comments from the Bank of #Japan Governor have impacted pricing in a manner that sees the central bank’s December 18-19 policy meeting as “live.” This has also led to a notable move up in government bond yields and an… pic.twitter.com/zQoRup2ELv

— Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) December 7, 2023

Yen's Resilience Shows Bank Of Japan Is No Longer The Driver https://t.co/nB4T9kBwv9

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) December 5, 2023

Trading volatility: USD/JPY on FOMC

Wednesday's FOMC meeting may provide some volatility around the US dollar, particularly versus the Japanese yen

*Your capital is at risk. 68% of retail CFD accounts lose money* pic.twitter.com/AqbvPJRony

— IG (@IGcom) December 10, 2023

Trading volatility: USD/JPY on FOMC
#FOMC's Wednesday meeting might impact #USD against #JPY. If the Bank of Japan shifts from its loose policy earlier than expected next year, while other central banks consider rate cuts, USD/JPY could see a notable repricing. pic.twitter.com/i5GMcemI93

— IG Bank (@IGBank) December 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/Swissquote/status/1733055146534289535

December, January, March, or April? When will the Bank of Japan pivot on the world’s last negative rate regime?

Bloomberg Economist Taro Kimura reports on BOJ’s deliberations with economists and policymakers, as well as the findings of Bloomberg’s survey https://t.co/GCF0iSfLIU pic.twitter.com/9dBWqeuzgd

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) December 8, 2023

Yusuke Miyairi, FX strategist at Nomura International, says he doesn’t think a December move by the Bank of Japan is going to be a policy mistake https://t.co/jD2rfxowE3 pic.twitter.com/sTfyMShYxg

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) December 7, 2023

Bank of Japan officials see little need to rush into scrapping the world’s last negative interest rate this month as they have yet to see enough evidence of wage growth that would support sustainable inflation, sources say https://t.co/IiXdzzCGon

— Bloomberg (@business) December 11, 2023

The yen hit a three-month high against the dollar after market players interpreted a comment by Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda as a hint of an early rate increase https://t.co/IK00QLxC2J

— WSJ Markets (@WSJmarkets) December 7, 2023

Good Morning from #Germany which might become the 3rd-largest econ in the world this year. However, it's not b/c of a strong German economy; instead, it's b/c the current #3 Japan is facing challenges: Japan's weak currency (the yen) and low inflation could cause it to slip… pic.twitter.com/1rzK5BVip1

— Holger Zschaepitz (@Schuldensuehner) November 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/sfgov/status/1725629664272789924

WATCH | @Stanford summit with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, where the two leaders discuss collaboration and the promise and peril of new tech.

Co-hosted by @StanfordSAPARC, @FSIStanford, @HooverInst https://t.co/UmNybPIiaC

— Shorenstein APARC (@StanfordSAPARC) December 1, 2023

.@DailyBulletinCA tells the story of former Pomona College registrar Masago Armstrong and her recent $1 million gift to the College.https://t.co/aiaxkHjWby

— Pomona College (@pomonacollege) November 5, 2023

Making the list of The @washingtonpost's 10 Best Books of 2023 is "Judgment at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia" by SPIA's Gary Bass. The Post calls the piece, a "comprehensive, landmark and riveting book." Congratulations, Gary! https://t.co/KOV5A00TSI

— Princeton School of Public & International Affairs (@PrincetonSPIA) November 20, 2023

Nov7-16, #JMOD/#JSDF conducted a first in-person cybersecurity cooperation program with #ASEAN. We also welcomed observers from Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka who actively interacted with other participants. We will continue to strengthen Japan-ASEAN defense cooperation. pic.twitter.com/dHninlenDq

— Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces (@ModJapan_en) November 16, 2023

https://twitter.com/France24_en/status/1727285905642156143

North Korea has notified Japan of a plan to launch a rocket carrying a space satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1, which would be the third attempt by Pyongyang to put a military spy satellite in orbit after two failures this year. https://t.co/Q9JLVx5jol https://t.co/Q9JLVx5jol

— Reuters Science News (@ReutersScience) November 22, 2023

The White House has strongly condemned North Korea over a rocket launch, believed to be carrying a spy satellite, calling it a "brazen violation" of UN sanctions that could destabilise the regionhttps://t.co/SXaeLWTAa5

— RTÉ News (@rtenews) November 21, 2023

South Korea moves to suspend parts of a 2018 military pact with North Korea after the North defied warnings from the U.S. and its allies with what it said was the successful launch of its first spy satellite. https://t.co/MG5ELq0LC0

— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 22, 2023

North Korea launched a rocket on Tuesday in what South Korea said was an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite in orbit, this time with technological help from Russia.https://t.co/UCmMRIBsrd

— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 21, 2023

North Korea attempts military spy satellite launch for third time, South Korea and Japan report https://t.co/vSLn9prOjU

— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 22, 2023

North Korea launches a rocket in what may be its third attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit https://t.co/zT3WfPCfRw

— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) November 21, 2023

North Korea Launches a Rocket in What May Be Its 3rd Attempt to Put a Spy Satellite into Orbit https://t.co/Zu9bueCmcC

— Military.com (@Militarydotcom) November 21, 2023

https://twitter.com/CaptCoronado/status/1726837692548120641

Grace Jo escaped communism, famine, and torture in North Korea and found freedom in America.

Witness her story. pic.twitter.com/1QGKleu19E

— Victims of Communism (@VoCommunism) November 21, 2023

North Korea has said it successfully launched a military spy satellite on its third attempt in 6 months.

Here's all you need to know https://t.co/TIbBtCdt1r pic.twitter.com/uhOS6Njg9U

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) November 22, 2023

South Korea's military faces a dire shortage of personnel due to the country's low birthrate. Analysts say South Korea needs a 500,000-strong standing army to cope with the threat posed by North Korea pic.twitter.com/qSkEV9fQPA

— TRT World (@trtworld) November 20, 2023

#DefenseofJapan
North Korea has been repeatedly launching ballistic missiles in new ways at an unprecedentedly high frequency. MOD/SDF will strengthen its integrated air and missile defense capabilities, including detection, tracking and interception capabilities. pic.twitter.com/xxXmr42TGy

— Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces (@ModJapan_en) November 22, 2023

NORTH KOREA LAUNCHES ROCKET; LIKELY CARRYING SATELLITE

North Korea launched a rocket believed to be carrying a satellite this morning. The Japanese government issued a warning to residents in southern Okinawa as the rocket flew overhead.

North Korea had previously notified… pic.twitter.com/BJfuUs23TB

— Knightsbridge Research (@KBR_Intel) November 21, 2023

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida says Self-Defense Force's Aegis destroyers and PAC-3 missile defence stood ready to deal with any "unexpected situation" that may arise from North Korea's planned satellite rocket launch pic.twitter.com/o5RzbnfEC4

— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) November 20, 2023

North Korea launched a rocket into space that is believed to be carrying a spy satellite, South Korea and Japan say. The launch prompted Japan to issue an emergency warning to its citizens.

For more, click the image below. https://t.co/db2MO9RM6E

— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) November 21, 2023

https://twitter.com/BigBreakingWire/status/1726834052093886640

#NorthKorea notified Japan of its plan to launch a rocket carrying a space satellite between November 22 and December 1 in the direction of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, Japan's Coast Guard said. pic.twitter.com/Kdj7d6Lc21

— DD News (@DDNewslive) November 21, 2023

Here we go again: "North Korea has notified Japan of a plan to launch a space rocket between Wednesday and Dec. 1" https://t.co/QoLpsgfKO5

— Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) November 20, 2023

North Korea has notified Japan of its plan to launch a rocket carrying a space satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1 in the direction of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, Japan's Coast Guard said on Tuesday. https://t.co/mDAkmaG8Gl pic.twitter.com/K1A2ru19yy

— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) November 20, 2023

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea successfully launched a #space rocket and sent its reconnaissance satellite into orbit late Tuesday, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Wednesday. #DPRK pic.twitter.com/MvXkSrfrwG

— China Daily World (@ChinaDailyWorld) November 22, 2023

“Ukraine is fighting for the whole free world. Ukraine is a democracy. The connection with Israel? Israel is a democracy too. The initiator of the war in Ukraine and definitely in Israel is Putin, Russia and Russian axis of evil: Iran, North Korea, so we have the same enemy.” –… pic.twitter.com/qnt83SCeN2

— Halifax The Forum (@HFXforum) November 18, 2023

Aotearoa New Zealand strongly condemns North Korea’s illegal satellite launch. We stand alongside our partners Korea and Japan, and call on North Korea to cease provocations, denuclearise, and return to meaningful dialogue.

— New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (@MFATNZ) November 21, 2023

#OTD 1952, F9F-5 Panther pilot LT Royce Williams shot down 4 Soviet MiG-15s after he and his wingman were attacked near the coast of North Korea. To avoid escalating the Korean War, the incident was kept secret. There is now a campaign to have Williams awarded the Medal of Honor. pic.twitter.com/JOEk2Jy2td

— U.S. Naval Institute (@NavalInstitute) November 18, 2023

In the 1970s, North Korea ordered 1,000 Volvo cars from Sweden. The cars were shipped & delivered but North Korea just didn't bother paying & ignored the invoice. Till this day the bill remains unpaid making it the largest car theft in history. pic.twitter.com/ckFLU0Q02K

— Time Capsule Tales (@timecaptales) November 13, 2023

North Korean submarine for " nuclear attack" was unveiled. Huge sail with room for several missiles – ballistic and cruise. It won't be long before we will see it launch missiles. pic.twitter.com/MuYlkxuN5R

— Tal Inbar (@inbarspace) September 7, 2023

A #Budapest court has ordered a South Korean citizen to be handed over to #Spain, where he is wanted for a 2019 attack against #NorthKorea’s #Madrid embassy. https://t.co/ERYRbHlRJc

— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) November 15, 2023

As Myanmar's junta fights armed rebel groups, and North Korea is running out of food, the two pariah states have a mutual interest in closer cooperation.https://t.co/pWvKHipUSk

— DW News (@dwnews) September 30, 2023

As the U.N. Security Council heard grim accounts of extreme hunger, forced labor, and medicine shortages in North Korea, the Chinese and Russian governments, indifferent to the suffering of the North Korean people, could only denounce the proceedings. https://t.co/qqIXY2hpo9

— Kenneth Roth (@KenRoth) August 18, 2023

How should the United States respond to the hunger crisis in North Korea?

Hear @jamil_n_jaffer, @lestermunson, and @NotTVJessJones debate this issue in our latest episode of Fault Lines!

Listen now: https://t.co/1EkDSKh1FC pic.twitter.com/IeIHp3xBkE

— The National Security Institute (@MasonNatSec) March 5, 2023

Japan's new strategic documents made international headlines. Eric Heginbotham @dicksamuelsMIT, and I discuss the strategies in this open-access article for the Washington Quarterly. 1/ https://t.co/BFKqxIEtFn

— Sam Leiter (@LeiterSam) July 15, 2023

Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.100

Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is scheduled to leave this week to attend the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit. The President may have a bilateral meeting with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida. However, details are still being firmed up.https://t.co/GLXTGPgGHu

— Philippine News Agency (@pnagovph) December 11, 2023

PM Kishida: At COP28, I called for all countries to come together in aiming to achieve the common goal of net zero through various pathways, as we confirmed at the G7 Hiroshima summit. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/py0C5NcBDI

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) December 3, 2023

#PMinAction: On December 6, PM Kishida attended the G7 Leaders’ Video Conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.#DiplomacySecurity #G7 https://t.co/BEqu6m5IdZ

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) December 7, 2023

#PMinAction: On December 7, PM Kishida received an emergency proposal toward the Commemorative Summit marking the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation from the Liberal Democratic Party.#DiplomacySecurity #ASEAN https://t.co/7xMdFlbqcS

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) December 7, 2023

#PMinAction: On December 7, PM Kishida received a courtesy call from the top-winning team of the First National High School Policy Koshien Contest at the Prime Minister’s Office.https://t.co/3XY020HoKU

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) December 8, 2023

▼Address by PM Kishida at the closing session of the third meeting of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons (IGEP)#DiplomacySecurity #NuclearDisarmament #Nonproliferation https://t.co/NBkknyZFgs

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) December 9, 2023

On December 9, the 3rd meeting of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons (#IGEP) was closed. PM Kishida stated that he will continue to demonstrate strong leadership toward a world without nuclear weapons. pic.twitter.com/zGtdbdPb2T

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) December 9, 2023

The 3rd meeting of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons (#IGEP) has started in #Nagasaki. Mr. ISHIHARA, Special Advisor to the PM delivered PM KISHIDA's address on his behalf. Political leaders’ video messages were also delivered. pic.twitter.com/mP8M9AeuIu

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) December 8, 2023

On December 2, PM KISHIDA, who is visiting Dubai, UAE to attend COP28, had a telephone meeting with H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic.#France https://t.co/1OCwmRmw93 pic.twitter.com/RHtM2HRKaa

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) December 3, 2023

Following the loss of the members of the U.S. Forces due to the crash of the CV-22 that occurred on November 29 off the shore of Yakushima Island, PM KISHIDA sent a letter of condolence that included the message to President of the #USA, Joseph R. Biden.https://t.co/ScnZoTIVRH

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) December 6, 2023

Japan’s Prime Min. Fumio Kishida has pledged $4.5 billion to Ukraine, including $1 billion in humanitarian aid. https://t.co/FONthp8fzi

— ABC News (@ABC) December 7, 2023

https://twitter.com/JAPANAmbIRAQ/status/1724387130313470441

Japan considering financial support for Egypt https://t.co/8Oxc8HXs2X pic.twitter.com/XkcJaYEC6n

— AZERTAC News Agency (@AZERTAC) December 2, 2023

#Japan to provide ¥33bln aid to #Egypt next yearhttps://t.co/VLCRbBfOxk

— Arab News Japan (@ArabNewsjp) December 2, 2023

#AMAY | Sisi: Egypt keen to enhance strategic partnership with Japanhttps://t.co/pU8y6WqN9m pic.twitter.com/64iTUZuqgh

— Egypt Independent (@EgyIndependent) December 3, 2023

Egypt’s President El-Sisi made a phone call with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, where they exchanged views on developments in the region and in the Palestinian territories.#Egypt #Palestine #Israel #GAZA | #تحيا_مصر #مصر #فلسطين #غزة #السيسي https://t.co/mMuohI9CLx

— Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) November 30, 2023

▼Japan-Egypt Summit Working Dinner (Summary)#DiplomacySecurity #JPNEGYsummit https://t.co/Xcjr5d5Z2h

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) December 1, 2023

On December 1, PM KISHIDA, who is visiting Dubai, UAE, to attend COP28 “UN World Climate Action Summit” held a working dinner with H.E. Mr. Abdel-Fattah El-SISI, President of the Arab Republic of #Egypt.#Gaza #Israel #Palestine https://t.co/qJZlA9oB7W pic.twitter.com/JKswbVqq5o

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) December 2, 2023

Japan-Egypt Summit Telephone Talk
#Egypt #Israel #Palestine #Gaza
https://t.co/2UkENPtopr

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) November 29, 2023

Britain, the United States and Japan also made smaller financial pledges. This is the first time that money has been channelled into the loss and damage fund, which was agreed last year at the COP27 climate talks in Egypt.https://t.co/xiJQWdd1z6

— dpa news agency (@dpa_intl) November 30, 2023

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Freddie and Mookie will be watching Shohei from a different viewpoint next year. pic.twitter.com/CbBUc30rAx

— MLB (@MLB) December 10, 2023

https://twitter.com/espn/status/1733603585991090483

Shohei Ohtani has signed a $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers @KFCBarstool @KFCradio pic.twitter.com/y40foem1fC

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) December 9, 2023

https://twitter.com/LAmag/status/1733934149378146501

Could Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million contract actually be a bargain for Dodgers? https://t.co/I3D9t3QxHG

— Daily Bulletin (@ivdailybulletin) December 10, 2023

#BREAKING: Shohei Ohtani signing with Los Angeles Dodgers https://t.co/X2AaQnNeu5 pic.twitter.com/1ullbc9Vju

— KTLA (@KTLA) December 9, 2023

Shohei Ohtani signs $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers https://t.co/DcGRmJAk9e

— KCAL News (@kcalnews) December 9, 2023

Shohei Ohtani's record Dodgers deal celebrated by fans in Japan https://t.co/Jj59vkJIY0

— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) December 11, 2023

WELCOME TO LA: Shohei Ohtani will play for the #Dodgers https://t.co/Fv8CIkoh6K pic.twitter.com/Bkx7BJlkju

— FOX 11 Los Angeles (@FOXLA) December 9, 2023

Ohtani is going to the Dodgers for $700 million over 10 years.

Read our columnists coverage of this historic deal: @BillPlaschke: https://t.co/C0arGwdgFF @BillShaikin: https://t.co/J7ZPvbR9zn @dylanohernandez: https://t.co/PUMMHShF6C pic.twitter.com/SMxq4XEOtg

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) December 9, 2023

Los Angeles vs. Toronto in a free-agency battle for Shohei Ohtani? It's on! https://t.co/vvTGdWG2TJ

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) December 7, 2023

Japan PM Kishida Meets Taiwan’s APEC Representative https://t.co/RBjbJ6tJg8 pic.twitter.com/hL4VLOisps

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) November 19, 2023

https://twitter.com/JPEmbassyAU/status/1722782163941413363

Read the statement on U.S. support for the Philippines in the South China Sea following the PRC's dangerous and unlawful actions on December 9 and 10: https://t.co/jw62yM9pqr #FriendsPartnersAllies #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific pic.twitter.com/4AVs11F2Kf

— U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (@USEmbassyPH) December 11, 2023

The NTF-WPS calls on the Chinese government to halt their aggressive activities in Bajo de Masinloc as they condemn the bombing of a water cannon by Chinese vessels against 3 BFAR vessels on Saturday, Dec. 9 while conducting humanitarian and support missions. | via Bea Bernardo pic.twitter.com/7dGlqC0Jtg

— PTVph (@PTVph) December 9, 2023

JUST IN: The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea condemns the use of the Chinese Coast Guard of water cannons to prevent the BFAR vessels from delivering oil subsidy and grocery packs to Filipino fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc on Saturday (December 9, 2023). pic.twitter.com/UjMbFhrBYs

— Philippine News Agency (@pnagovph) December 9, 2023

Remarkable contrast between footage of USS CARNEY in combat defending unarmed civilian vessels from drone/missile attacks in the Red Sea, vs the China Coast Guard brusquely water cannoning unarmed Philippine civilians in the Philippines EEZ in the South China Sea.#MaritimeCOIN https://t.co/GZJYpiACKA

— Hunter Stires (@HunterStires) December 10, 2023

The Chinese coast guard targeted Philippine vessels with water cannon blasts Sunday and rammed one of them, causing damage and endangering Filipino crew members off a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said.https://t.co/qpFEvES7AN

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) December 10, 2023

China’s military said that a U.S. warship had “illegally” entered waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, an atoll in the South China Sea, and accused the U.S. of raising tensions in the region.

For more, click the image below. https://t.co/czHni1O9Ar

— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) December 4, 2023

This video shows the Chinese coastguard blasting water cannon on Philippine fishing vessel in South China Sea.

China said it took 'control measures' against vessels that had intruded into waters near Scarborough Shoalhttps://t.co/thh4uQdVFn pic.twitter.com/1AGnCXrlCX

— Sky News (@SkyNews) December 9, 2023

The Philippines called for China to stop its aggressive activities in the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, which is claimed by both countries, after China's coast guard fired water cannon at a Philippine fisheries bureau vessel https://t.co/XEIeEnDQLf pic.twitter.com/aUP3NsnlJO

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 9, 2023

The Chinese military said a US combat ship illegally entered waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, the site of a territorial dispute in the South China Sea https://t.co/7jOKYo8oAT pic.twitter.com/yhogiUFeX6

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 4, 2023

#UPDATE The Philippines has summoned China's envoy, the foreign ministry said Monday, following two days of confrontations between the countries' vessels in the disputed South China Sea.

Diplomatic protests had been filed and "the Chinese ambassador has also been summoned",… pic.twitter.com/HEMxqbHSta

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 11, 2023

China scrambled more than a dozen fighter jets and nuclear capable bombers near Taiwan in response to a U.S. Navy vessel sailing in the South China Sea.

Taiwan’s presidential election will soon take place, and China wants to show force in the region. pic.twitter.com/z7bcmQ8V2e

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 9, 2023

The United States has denounced China for interfering in the Philippines' maritime operations and undermining regional stability, calling on Beijing to halt "its dangerous and destabilizing conduct" in the South China Sea.
https://t.co/tuOw4Ph0Zm

— DW News (@dwnews) December 11, 2023

The Philippines said a boat on a resupply mission to a territorial outpost in the South China Sea was "rammed" by a Chinese coast guard vessel.

China claims the Philippine boat "changed direction" suddenly. https://t.co/6g9vwI7tw3

— DW News (@dwnews) December 10, 2023

China Says US Warship ‘Illegally’ Sailed Near Disputed Reef in South China Sea
The Second Thomas Shoal has been the site of frequent encounters between Philippine and Chinese vessels
by Dave DeCamp@DecampDave #Philippines #China #SouthChinaSea #USNavy https://t.co/XrFVJOop5s pic.twitter.com/RcUwhmXxxQ

— Antiwar.com (@Antiwarcom) December 4, 2023

PCG usually heads for #SecondThomasShoal at night, probably hoping to use the darkness to cover its resupply operations. However, this kind of tactic would exacerbate China's suspicion and reaction, and raise further risk. pic.twitter.com/luIEzlN5Sa

— SCS Probing Initiative (@SCS_PI) December 10, 2023

Footage from todays aggression of Chinese Coast Guard against Phlippine supply ships near Second Thomas Shoal.

This continued aggression is one of the few places where #china openly shows its imperialistic and warmongering ambitions.#scs #taiwan #japan #nato #usa pic.twitter.com/TcxQHvRZFo

— C Schmitz (@chrisschmitz) December 9, 2023

China says a US Navy ship 'illegally intruded' into waters in the South China Sea
… Ridiculous. China is making up its own rules. International law is clear. The waters near Second Thomas Shoal are Philippine EEZ and high seas freedoms apply. https://t.co/J5TxnFusjH

— Peter Dutton (@peter_dutton) December 4, 2023

Chinese spy balloon. Military exercises in the South China Sea. Provocative maneuvers in the Taiwan Strait. China is testing us. We cannot depend on an adversary for our modern way of life. Declare total economic independence from China: the CCP is vulnerable & the time to act is… pic.twitter.com/fnBnqpEi0j

— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) December 7, 2023

It's time the United Nations General Assembly discuss the illegal occupation of China of the South China Sea. https://t.co/CMwAwxjqtc

— Rommel Lopez (@RommelFLopez) December 10, 2023

Events unfolding in the South China Sea between the PRC and Philippines in recent months deserve more attention from Washington and have a greater potential for escalation than anywhere else in Asia right now (yes, and I’m including Taiwan). https://t.co/2yVKy2pNLy

— Eric Sayers (@DEricSayers) December 9, 2023

https://x.com/palawannews_/status/1733505055448572293

#WATCH A Philippine coast guard official accused #China of firing water cannons and ramming its resupply vessels in the hotly contested South China Sea pic.twitter.com/6RtKUQKUHJ

— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) December 10, 2023

In the latest incident in the South China Sea, Chinese coast-guard ships blasted Philippine fishing boats with water cannons.

Stay tuned.pic.twitter.com/SGj3g0Q3Iv

— Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) December 9, 2023

https://twitter.com/Aaron_MatthewIL/status/1732591933023723981

The Philippines and the US eparately condemned a high-seas assault by the Chinese coast guard together with suspected militia ships that repeatedly blasted water cannons to block three Philippine vessels from a disputed shoal in the South #China Sea.https://t.co/OCktajNmVb

— William Yang (@WilliamYang120) December 10, 2023

https://twitter.com/ics923/status/1731598508480991610

#FMsays The resolution that the Philippine House of Representatives has passed to "condemn" China's actions in the South China Sea distorts facts and smears China, and China is firmly opposed to it, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday. pic.twitter.com/6W5Ajh4qmI

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) December 8, 2023

The Philippine Coast Guard releases video of the collision between a PH Navy-chartered supply boat and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel within the vicinity of the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday morning. Both sides claim their vessels got rammed. https://t.co/UKJnILzbaq pic.twitter.com/KN14u9wgrg

— Barnaby Lo 吳宗鴻 (@barnabychuck) December 10, 2023

Eventful weekend in the South China Sea as a fleet of civilian boats is voyaging around the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. After PH fisheries vessels were water-cannoned by Chinese coastguard ships on Saturday in the Scarborough Shoal…

A COLLISION Sunday morning in the… pic.twitter.com/Sqryr5ZneH

— Barnaby Lo 吳宗鴻 (@barnabychuck) December 10, 2023

The Philippines condemns Chinese Coast Guard’s use of water cannon against its vessels that were on a support mission for Filipino fishermen today (Dec 9) in the vicinity of the Scarborough Shoal – within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea. Video c/o… pic.twitter.com/llxPGp42X0

— Barnaby Lo 吳宗鴻 (@barnabychuck) December 9, 2023

Beijing blames Washington of subverting regional peace as US warship enters South China Sea

Follow us on Rumble: https://t.co/Nuc9nUzlmx pic.twitter.com/FheWUG2Qz9

— RT (@RT_com) December 4, 2023

China has accused the U.S. Navy of illegal intrusion. This comes as China has made several claims that the South China Sea is Chinese territory, according to a Chinese spokesperson, despite an international tribunal ruling otherwise. pic.twitter.com/kdowyxvzhq

— China in Focus – NTD (@ChinaInFocusNTD) December 5, 2023

Geoengineering involves large-scale manipulation of essential earth processes to control and direct resources, such as oceans, rivers, soil, and atmosphere. A prime example of such techniques is the creation of artificial islands by China in the South China Sea. pic.twitter.com/BQHn5mHXxs

— Interesting Engineering (@IntEngineering) December 5, 2023

Japan and the Philippines are increasingly collaborating to resist China.

During a recent address to the Philippine congress, the first by a Japanese leader, Kishida Fumio declared that ties between the two countries had entered a “golden age” https://t.co/QUJ7Gfe0M6 ⬇️

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) November 11, 2023

Defense ministers from ASEAN members will begin key meetings in Jakarta on Wednesday, after a recent collision between a China Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine boat in the South China Sea and subsequent spats added to tensions in the region.https://t.co/qaps6cccVa

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) November 15, 2023

Japan is considering expand its Official Security Assistance (OSA) framework to Vietnam and Djibouti following that with the Philippines, Japan’s NHK reported. This new framework of cooperation clearly targets China, but it is very likely reduced to Japan's wishful thinking, said… pic.twitter.com/OHdHK8Rh7P

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) November 14, 2023

South China Sea territorial disputes — an illustrated map of competing claims.

Blue – Taiwan
Red – China
Yellow – Vietnam
Brown – Malaysia
Orange – Brunei
Green – Philippines

Source: https://t.co/gyJ3tnA84L pic.twitter.com/N9SyFufzPP

— Wen-Ti Sung / @wentisung.bsky.social (@wentisung) September 3, 2023

China’s economic difficulties and their implications for social stability & regime legitimacy have made Beijing more eager to improve relations with countries important to its economy than was the case 6-12 months ago said Thomas Fingar for @japantimes. https://t.co/xf7d3bWZUL

— Shorenstein APARC (@StanfordSAPARC) November 27, 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a letter of condolence to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the death of Daisaku Ikeda, the late honorary president of lay Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry. https://t.co/QwNt0RFwoH

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) November 26, 2023

In a pivotal meeting at the APEC summit in San Francisco, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confronted Chinese leader Xi Jinping with a series of pressing issues, marking a notable shift in the Japan-China relationship. https://t.co/RbutZH6hR2

— NTD News (@NTDNews) November 26, 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida stressed focusing on their shared economic interests amid a flurry of diplomatic disputes. Find out more:https://t.co/oXvzZDoVFk #China #Japan #APEC #Fukushima #Ukraine #Taiwan #XiJinping

— Statecraft (@statecraftdaily) November 25, 2023

https://twitter.com/kwafosaniht/status/1725345595726918104

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Japan's Fumio Kishida met in a rare face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit where the two leaders talked about reviving their relations.https://t.co/V7W0bw82HJ

— DW News (@dwnews) November 17, 2023

https://twitter.com/RihitoPhysicist/status/1725559898338140596

https://twitter.com/accuweather/status/1729876779131940914
https://twitter.com/CopernicusEU/status/1729791607010951649

Assortative Matching of Exporters and Importers. In the November 2023 issue, by Yoichi Sugita, Kensuke Teshima, and Enrique Seira. https://t.co/JfrNY6nvJq

— The Review of Economics and Statistics (REStat) (@restatjournal) November 16, 2023

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is reportedly set to purge his cabinet amid scandal https://t.co/RC7rbslUkt

— TIME (@TIME) December 11, 2023

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he would take steps to restore trust in his government amid a fundraising scandal, but declined to confirm a media report that he was set to replace four ministers in his cabinet https://t.co/x01YlSAcUm

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 11, 2023

Japan PM Kishida to replace industry minister and LDP policy chief-Asahi https://t.co/nJPNEHeAqD pic.twitter.com/68550egweS

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 9, 2023

Japan pledges $4.5 bil more in aid for Ukraine, including $1 bil in humanitarian funds: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged $4.5 billion to Ukraine, including $1 billion in humanitarian aid to help support the… https://t.co/erhv0a7jGx #japannews #japantoday

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) December 7, 2023

Fundraising scandal in Japan's ruling party turns up heat on embattled PM Kishida: Japan's ruling party faced mounting scrutiny on Thursday amid reports that lawmakers will be investigated over fundraising – a scandal that… https://t.co/oMIcQdQQHi #japannews #japantoday

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) December 7, 2023

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been hit with allegations over money from fundraising events, leading Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to decide to sack his Chief Cabinet Secretary. Here are four things to know about money in Japanese politics.https://t.co/DDvWMxgIQQ

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) December 10, 2023

Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida is facing plummeting polling numbers and an emerging funding scandal in his party, writes says @GearoidReidy. He should look to a predecessor for guidance https://t.co/ZFiVg0INxm

— Bloomberg Opinion (@opinion) December 10, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has decided to replace Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, effectively sacking him over allegations that he received off-the-books kickbacks from political party fundraising revenues, sources say.https://t.co/vnrO140gmz

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) December 9, 2023

Kishida mulls replacing all ministers from Abe faction: sourceshttps://t.co/WmpwdWb9fv

— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) December 11, 2023

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has decided to step down as chief of his faction in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party amid a political funds scandal, a source close to him said Thursday. https://t.co/AeuhGa0ONM

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) December 7, 2023

Japan PM Kishida resigns as chief of Liberal Democratic Party

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida has resigned as the head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following a political funds scandal involving his party. pic.twitter.com/FiwybjUPZ9

— Newsline World (@NewslineWorldph) December 7, 2023

#FPVideo: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has decided to step down as chief of his faction in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party amid a fundraising scandal. pic.twitter.com/YrG47Qo9UE

— Firstpost (@firstpost) December 9, 2023

https://twitter.com/NMWATokyo/status/1724352061410865281
https://twitter.com/StubbornFacts/status/1730697853675163721

Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.99 (G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting)

https://twitter.com/MofaJapan_en/status/1721927212012892633

G7 more united than ever on Gaza, Ukraine, Indo-Pacific, China, Central Asia, Iran and Africa. We will continue to work with closest partners to uphold and strengthen free and open international order and in support of global security and dignity. https://t.co/XR6XdFTsb7

— Phil Gordon (@PhilGordon46) November 8, 2023

Gaza cannot continue to be run by Hamas and Israel cannot occupy Gaza, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a news conference after a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Tokyo https://t.co/i8v6gQJ5ML pic.twitter.com/dsg19RLIwY

— Reuters (@Reuters) November 8, 2023

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Japan on Tuesday for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers set to seek a common line on Gaza as calls mount for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
➡️ https://t.co/bPbcJPk453 pic.twitter.com/Bld3ix2M9H

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) November 7, 2023

WATCH LIVE: State Department holds news briefing as G7 nations call for humanitarian pause in Gaza
https://t.co/hZqb37F1GD

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) November 8, 2023

“This is a very important moment as well for the G7 to come together in the face of this crisis and to speak, as we do, with one clear voice,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa. https://t.co/eQSOW2108Z

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) November 8, 2023

.@SecBlinken on his way to Japan for @G7: Even as we are intensely focused on the crisis in Gaza, we’re also very much engaged & focused on the important work that we’re doing in the Indo-Pacific & in other parts of the world to advance American interests.https://t.co/lhkWYCwuQJ pic.twitter.com/Axw1JFAzSI

— U.S. Asia Pacific Media Hub (@eAsiaMediaHub) November 7, 2023

G7 seeks common line on Gaza, signal to Russia https://t.co/CcJyRB7N4m

— Al-Monitor (@AlMonitor) November 8, 2023

G7 nations urge ‘urgent action’ to help civilians trapped in Gaza, including pauses in the fighting

Read more:https://t.co/tcjy3rztN1 pic.twitter.com/pqBJMJaU6w

— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) November 8, 2023

G7 nations call for "humanitarian pauses" to speed aid to Gaza https://t.co/fbeHJDB6RC pic.twitter.com/mf0zDwUkxk

— The Hill (@thehill) November 8, 2023

G7 Nations Urge 'Urgent Action' to Help Civilians Trapped in Gaza, Including Pauses in the Fighting https://t.co/bRdHZUsE6v

— Military.com (@Militarydotcom) November 8, 2023

NEW – G7 says ‘supports humanitarian pauses and corridors’ in Gazahttps://t.co/HFBGfTTSHj

— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) November 8, 2023

G7 foreign ministers call for 'urgent' humanitarian pause in Gaza https://t.co/UBHIZ5IzOY

— UPI.com (@UPI) November 8, 2023

Global challenges require increased global cooperation. At the @G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by Foreign Minister @Kamikawa_Yoko, we reaffirmed that we will lead with our values and work with allies and partners in the pursuit of peace, security, and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/aMt4CPAmiS

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) November 8, 2023

Had the opportunity to congratulate Japanese Foreign Minister @Kamikawa_Yoko on hosting the @G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting. The U.S. remains grateful for her partnership and for @MofaJapan_en’s important work around the world to advance our shared priorities. pic.twitter.com/MleyfJHOeB

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) November 7, 2023

Today I thanked @JPN_PMO Kishida Fumio for his government’s strong leadership of the @G7 during this very difficult year in the in face of unprecedented global challenges. We are grateful to Japan for its pledge to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. pic.twitter.com/LHDRSVI0Zl

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) November 7, 2023

The G7 is united. United in our condemnation of Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel, our support of humanitarian pauses in Gaza, our support for Ukraine, and our work to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. pic.twitter.com/8dMnCxi9rr

— Mélanie Joly (@melaniejoly) November 8, 2023

The G7’s commitment to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom will never waver. Minister Joly thanked Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, @DmytroKuleba, who joined her and her G7 counterparts for a discussion on Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/StZMAnellR

— Foreign Policy CAN (@CanadaFP) November 8, 2023

G7 issues ‘unified’ call for humanitarian pause to Gaza conflict https://t.co/RAlk80y0ef

— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) November 8, 2023

It's good that the first topic on the @G7 meeting’s agenda is the #MiddleEast. #Israel has the right to protect its people. We also see the suffering of the people in #Gaza. The images shake everyone. That's why I'm campaigning intensively for humanitarian pauses. @ABaerbock 2/4

— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) November 7, 2023

The @G7 stands united: Condemning Hamas' terror attacks on Israel, supporting humanitarian pauses in Gaza, backing Ukraine, and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. #G7Unity #PeaceAndProsperity https://t.co/jwX37F6GE2

— German Embassy Ottawa (@GermanyInCanada) November 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/deaidua/status/1721860672017899852

Germany says a group of 30 German nationals with family have been able to leave Gaza.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced News as she arrives in Tokyo for the G7 FM meeting. pic.twitter.com/rH1MwGW7Xd

— Michaela Kuefner (@MKuefner) November 7, 2023

https://twitter.com/en_germany/status/1721912940930990175

Will a call by G7 ministers bring a pause in fighting in Gaza any closer? https://t.co/MHODqzDaZc

— dpa news agency (@dpa_intl) November 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/de_deutschland/status/1722268632540164291
https://twitter.com/ItalyMFA_int/status/1722167032953643370

G7's top diplomats due to issue statement on Gaza conflict https://t.co/LiLPC0OHT1 via @middleeastmnt

— European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) (@ENC_Europe) November 8, 2023

Blinken seeks G7 unity on Israel-Hamas war, as cracks emerge over Gaza policy https://t.co/voxkW9YwBg . Click to read ⬇️

— The Times of Israel (@TimesofIsrael) November 7, 2023

The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers are expected to mention the necessity of a humanitarian pause in the fighting in the #Gaza Strip in their joint statement.#Israel | #Palestine https://t.co/p5MN3ne83U

— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) November 8, 2023

G7 foreign ministers are set to issue a joint statement on Israel's bombing campaign in Gaza today and are expected to call for temporary pauses in fighting to allow humanitarian aid into the besieged #GazaStrip https://t.co/DIgvVZDZZz

— Middle East Monitor (@MiddleEastMnt) November 9, 2023

G7 foreign ministers say they support “humanitarian pauses and corridors” in the Israel-#Hamas war but refrain from calling for a ceasefire.https://t.co/5eMcN0dM4b

— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) November 8, 2023

G7 foreign ministers back ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza https://t.co/lPIubIEeYt

— KUWAIT TIMES (@kuwaittimesnews) November 8, 2023

G7 backs 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza, reaffirms Ukraine support https://t.co/I6MQjUBnYQ

— The New Arab (@The_NewArab) November 8, 2023

G7 foreign ministers said Wednesday that they supported "humanitarian pauses and corridors" in the Hamas-Israel war but refrained from calling for a ceasefire.#TheCurrent #G7 https://t.co/vq81BMrqyX

— The Current (@TheCurrentPK) November 8, 2023

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has urged her G7 counterparts gathered in Tokyo to push for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas war to allow for aid into the Gaza Strip.https://t.co/g7hyQWsUl0

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) November 8, 2023

The Group of Seven nations on Wednesday called for “humanitarian pauses” in fighting between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, as their top diplomats sought to present a united front during talks in Tokyo. https://t.co/qF7HLjdYMl

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) November 8, 2023

G7 Foreign Ministers Meet to Discuss Gaza, Russia, China; Ukraine Foreign Minister to Join Tokyo Talks Online https://t.co/4Idhtcf3YA pic.twitter.com/nc3ycfBHbB

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) November 7, 2023

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met with her Israeli counterpart and will meet with Palestinian counterpart during a trip to the Middle East ahead of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Tokyo.https://t.co/qypDKNeHIh pic.twitter.com/1nGdFecyJf

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) November 3, 2023

The support of the Group of 7 (G7) richest nations for #Ukraine in its war with #Russia will not be affected by the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said on Tuesday.

— RoINTEL (@RoINTEL) November 8, 2023

#G7 foreign ministers on Wednesday issued a “unified message” on the #Israel–#Hamas #war, including a call for a #HumanitarianPause in the fighting and a “peace process,” #Japan's top diplomat said, even as Israeli forces continue to strike the #GazaStrip. https://t.co/VKO2HXpXkh

— SZ News Romania (@SZnewsRo) November 8, 2023

#MiddleEast: #Japan's Foreign Minister reported that the members of the #G7 agreed that the #TwoStateSolution is the only path to a just and lasting #Peace in the region.https://t.co/pzpKEw6iAa

— LBCI Lebanon English (@LBCI_News_EN) November 8, 2023

G7 foreign ministers are set to issue joint statement on Israel-Hamas war & are expected to call for temporary pauses in fighting to allow humanitarian aid into besieged Gaza pic.twitter.com/wAZQJjwbG6

— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) November 8, 2023

G7 foreign ministers support “humanitarian pauses and corridors” in the Israeli war Gaza but refrain from calling for a ceasefire after their meeting in Japanhttps://t.co/WZ1x9q14Sa

— TRT World (@trtworld) November 8, 2023

#BREAKING
Japan's foreign minister says that the #G7 countries are in agreement that a two-state solution is the only path to a just and comprehensive peace pic.twitter.com/pBXXbOOGaT

— EHA News (@eha_news) November 8, 2023

Japan is hosting the two-day meeting where ministers will attempt to speak with one voice on the unfolding Middle East crisis, despite their apparent differences.https://t.co/aib4ZAwPhd

— Times of Oman (@timesofoman) November 7, 2023

#BREAKING: #Japan Foreign Minister: The #G7 agreed to support a temporary truce and a humanitarian corridor for #Gaza https://t.co/3ZocyMCdUt pic.twitter.com/H4vrwnCvCi

— Arab News Japan (@ArabNewsjp) November 8, 2023

G7 Calls for Humanitarian Pauses in Gaza, Makes No Mention of Ceasefirehttps://t.co/pihZFCgRop

— Maldives Republic (@mv_republic) November 8, 2023

Antony Blinken says Israel cannot run Gaza; calls for G7 unity amid #IsraelHamasWar

What's happening? @susanmtehrani joins Edward Joseph, a foreign policy analyst for perspective

Watch more on https://t.co/AXC5qRuO3J pic.twitter.com/k0xjg4hQsw

— WION (@WIONews) November 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/DDIndialive/status/1722314631245406544

#Japanese Foreign Minister #YokoKamikawa and #German Foreign Minister #AnnalenaBaerbock held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (#G7) foreign ministers' meeting in #Tokyo pic.twitter.com/jTqhqVXiUX

— DD India (@DDIndialive) November 8, 2023

Middle East crisis: G7 ministers unified in call for humanitarian pause to Gaza conflict, Japan says https://t.co/vDCYjl71Qk

— Daily Maverick (@dailymaverick) November 8, 2023

G7 backs 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza, reaffirms Ukraine support https://t.co/FRPZjgJsbv

— eNCA (@eNCA) November 8, 2023

G7 Foreign Minister to Issue Joint Statement on Temporary Pause in Israel-Hamas War Todayhttps://t.co/uosdHCYAVb pic.twitter.com/XraOmkMMU6

— VEO News (@veonews_ng) November 8, 2023

G7 says expansion of humanitarian aid in Gaza urgently neededhttps://t.co/qWT3RLFI4U

— Peoples Gazette (@GazetteNGR) November 8, 2023

#FromTheSouth News Bits | The G7 has called for a humanitarian pause to facilitate a safe corridor for aid entry into Gaza but it did not call for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. pic.twitter.com/K3PFzZCrej

— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) November 8, 2023

G7 backs 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza, reaffirms Ukraine support https://t.co/4khAiH6xcr pic.twitter.com/6AukZB2tGv

— CNA (@ChannelNewsAsia) November 8, 2023

G7 backs ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza, reaffirms Ukraine supporthttps://t.co/NG9KrHIfjd

— Eagle News (@EagleNews) November 8, 2023

#NSTworld The subject was brought up during a working dinner late on Tuesday, host Japan said in a statement, with the G7 due to continue talks on Wednesday on the Israel-Gaza crisis, Ukraine's war with Russia and issues related to China.https://t.co/e3CzLADvdG

— New Straits Times (@NST_Online) November 8, 2023

G7’s top diplomats discuss what happens after Gaza conflict #FMTNews #FMTWorld https://t.co/wLiSOaVD72

— Free Malaysia Today (@fmtoday) November 8, 2023

G7 foreign ministers said Wednesday that they supported “humanitarian pauses and corridors” in the Hamas-Israel war but refrained from calling for a ceasefire.#G7 #DailyTribune

Read more: https://t.co/j1kiAxcGS6

— Daily Tribune (@tribunephl) November 8, 2023

People in Japan spoke out as G7 ministers met to discuss the Israel-Gaza war and other conflicts. pic.twitter.com/1OFC6lbtva

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) November 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/KyivPost/status/1721787739593404589

⚡️ Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said on Tuesday, November 7, that the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East will not affect the support of #Ukraine in its war with #Russia by the Group of Seven (G7).

Reuters reported.

— UkraineWorld (@ukraine_world) November 7, 2023

#G7 countries to continue support #Ukraine strongly – #Japan's Foreign Minister https://t.co/GsAQh3OqmD pic.twitter.com/e2lV3cmcO3

— RBC-Ukraine (@NewsUkraineRBC) November 7, 2023

⚡️russia’s war against Ukraine remains on the agenda of the G7, and the countries will discuss support for Ukrainian air defense at the summit in Tokyo, reports German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, writes ZDF.

"If we now exhaust in support of Ukraine, putin will ruthlessly… pic.twitter.com/xhKPe1QJLc

— FLASH (@Flash_news_ua) November 7, 2023

G7 foreign ministers reaffirmed their intention to increase sanctions against Russia and support Ukraine during a session on the situation in Ukraine in Tokyo.

On 8 November, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa chaired the Ukraine session with the participation of G7 foreign… pic.twitter.com/QkBKhVxwp0

— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) November 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/BrennpunktUA/status/1722074420397629837
https://twitter.com/nocomment/status/1722213096478171142

Almost 160 children are killed every day in Gaza as doctors are forced to operate without anesthesia and health centers run out of medical supplies. Meanwhile, G7 countries fail to call for ceasefire, confirming support of Israelhttps://t.co/Oj8USRDzQi

— Mondoweiss (@Mondoweiss) November 8, 2023

The Briefing: The latest on fighting in Gaza as the G7 call for “humanitarian pauses” between Israel and Hamas. Plus: another branch of Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany, is designated “extremist”. @messeticker has the detailshttps://t.co/z84ci03I8D

— Monocle Radio (@Monocle24) November 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/AusNews360/status/1722181266592899540

A protest rally was staged in central Tokyo, where the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers met on Tuesday, to condemn the bloc for escalating the crisis in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/cNyFRZXLYN

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) November 8, 2023

#IsraelHamas conflict Day 33 updates:

– Israeli troops reach "heart of Gaza City"

– 18 hospitals in Gaza have been suspended

– China calls for immediate cessation of hostilities between Israelis, Palestinians

– G7 ministers voice support for humanitarian pauses in the… pic.twitter.com/1Ccu1BYgNe

— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) November 8, 2023

#G7 ministers back up humanitarian pauses in #Gaza and two-state solution. https://t.co/UkOV4HuyA9

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) November 8, 2023

The G7 (Britain, US, France, Canada.. ) aka ‘The Complicit 7’ refuse to call for a #GazaCeasefire — because it’ll damage their profit margins https://t.co/fFbDXqd2eU

— Sarah Wilkinson (@swilkinsonbc) November 8, 2023

LIVE UPDATES: G7 nations announce unified stance on Israel-Hamas war after meetings in Tokyo https://t.co/o66ykrcvuT

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) November 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye/status/1722176819645034635
https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/status/1722180964321825251

The Monocle Daily: @CarlotaRebelo on the resignation of Portugal’s prime minister António Costa. Also in the show @YMekelberg and @lisettereymer on #IsraelGaza, the #G7 meeting in Japan and Kenya’s nationwide tree-planting day. Plus: we report from #WTMLDN https://t.co/OFvfLjMcJw

— Monocle Radio (@Monocle24) November 7, 2023

• Israel says its troops are operating in Gaza City
• G7 foreign ministers call for 'pauses' in Gaza fighting
• Space telescope Euclid sends 'revolutionary' first images

Today's top stories in 1 minute: pic.twitter.com/NGhDWHZxOB

— DW News (@dwnews) November 8, 2023

G7 Calls for “Pauses” in Israeli Assault as U.S. Rebuffs Idea of Post-Conflict Occupation of Gaza https://t.co/IdE1LsCGMx

— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) November 8, 2023

G7 foreign ministers called for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting in Gaza to allow more aid to enter and to help protect Palestinian civilians, adding to international pressure on Israel to relent in its monthlong assault.

Follow updates.https://t.co/ux1dM1sr3f

— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 8, 2023

Israel-Hamas war live updates: Israeli military says time is running out to evacuate Gaza City; G7 presses for pause in fighting https://t.co/Dm3RGXJgyL

— CNBC (@CNBC) November 8, 2023

Israel afirma que el conflicto con Hamás es "la guerra del mundo libre"

Siga aquí minuto a minuto las más recientes informaciones sobre el conflicto entre #Israel y el grupo terrorista palestino #Hamas.

Haga clic en la imagen. /rr#Gaza #Palestina https://t.co/Z98sxIiDEc

— DW Español (@dw_espanol) November 8, 2023

Llamado del G7 a “acciones urgentes” de ayuda humanitaria en Gaza

Los ministros de Exteriores del G7 han acordado por primera vez una posición conjunta sobre el conflicto entre Israel y Hamás tras intensas negociaciones en Tokio este 8 de noviembre pic.twitter.com/oUnRqumisM

— RT en Español (@ActualidadRT) November 9, 2023

Les ministres des Affaires étrangères des pays du G7 ont exprimé leur soutien à des "pauses et couloirs humanitaires" à Gaza, afin notamment de permettre l'acheminement "urgent" de l'aide humanitaire et l'évacuation des civils menacés par les combats https://t.co/AsjG6YuxDW

— TRT Français (@trtfrancais) November 8, 2023

En direct, guerre Israël-Hamas : le G7 demande l’instauration de « pauses et de couloirs humanitaires » dans la bande de Gaza https://t.co/fWuKpLWei3

— Le Monde (@lemondefr) November 8, 2023

Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.97

Not all wagyu is equal, and this Tokyo transplant is on a mission to reclaim it. She’s starting in Philadelphia. https://t.co/OLfaEA7nWU

— The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) October 2, 2023

#DYK that eating fermented food can help improve your gut microbiota & health ?

Food fermentation has been done for thousands of years in order to preserve food!

Around the world, you can now find a vast variety of fermented food, fitting a range of diets worldwide ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/fDqtuGwxhh

— INRAE_International (@INRAE_Intl) September 25, 2023

These are the 25 best restaurants in Los Angeles, one of the greatest food cities in the world. https://t.co/rurOEPpIMR

— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 30, 2023

Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds

Researchers in Japan have confirmed that microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that are not yet fully understood.

The team identified nine different types of polymers… pic.twitter.com/SUXyVLQL6n

— David Ullrich (@DavidUllrich202) September 28, 2023

Five times stronger than steel: Japan's new 'wood'

Keep reading for a behind-the-scenes look at how Yamaha Motor succeeded in bringing wood-derived cellulose nanofibers to market: https://t.co/dzYN0RAwCa pic.twitter.com/rAUgYxpwdA

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) October 22, 2023

Japanese consumption is suffering from a pandemic-era shift https://t.co/xvzQeJ1peU | opinion

— Financial Times (@FT) October 17, 2023

Hunt for trophy apartments in Tokyo sends prices sky high https://t.co/BjxidXZhpp

— Financial Times (@FT) October 18, 2023

Bank of Japan could surprise in its upcoming meeting, says Nicholas Smith, Japan strategist at CLSA. pic.twitter.com/4VWLHPE3pR

— CNBC International (@CNBCi) October 20, 2023

Japan's core inflation, below 3% for the first time in over a year, is among a host of indicators the Bank of Japan will scrutinize at its two-day policy meeting ending on Oct. 31. More here: https://t.co/DinmPrG0FP pic.twitter.com/MTyjuV6uno

— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) October 20, 2023

Bank of Japan intervenes as 10-year JGB yield hits new decade high https://t.co/ciNp2Rj4wn pic.twitter.com/y8zltaaTsl

— Reuters (@Reuters) October 20, 2023

The Bank of Japan may scrap negative interest rates by the end of this year to adjust the currently excessive level of monetary easing, former board member Makoto Sakurai says. https://t.co/6Xst7qpqyw pic.twitter.com/0u0l5gtHiH

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) October 19, 2023

Financial System Report
Japan's financial system has been maintaining stability on the whole. The latest issue focuses on various risk-taking behaviors of financial institutions and analyzes them from two perspectives: interest rate risk and credit risk.https://t.co/zK2a4Bybs5 pic.twitter.com/f2Ko9tGBZz

— Bank of Japan (@Bank_of_Japan_e) October 20, 2023

Regional Economic Report (Summary) (Oct. 2023) https://t.co/3WsgicGJIJ

— Bank of Japan (@Bank_of_Japan_e) October 19, 2023

The Bank of Japan decided to keep its ultra-low interest rates unchanged and said it will keep supporting the economy until inflation sustainably hits its 2% target. The decision hit Japan’s already battered yen https://t.co/tAraK9PhXc pic.twitter.com/JkIs1fiHfF

— Reuters (@Reuters) September 22, 2023

We still think that the Bank of Japan will likely bring about another policy change in October and make a first rate hike attempt in the second quarter of next yearhttps://t.co/MbGZgNME47

— ING Economics (@ING_Economics) September 22, 2023

The Japanese yen slipped on Friday after the Bank of Japan stuck to ultra-easy monetary policy and made no changes to its outlook, while stocks and bonds were kept under pressure as investors hunkered down for US interest rates to stay high. #jakpost https://t.co/ngaPzrE1LL

— The Jakarta Post (@jakpost) September 22, 2023

The Bank of Japan has kept its negative interest rate and the parameters of its yield curve control program intact in an outcome predicted by all 46 economists surveyed by Bloomberg.

The yen is falling following the central bank's decision https://t.co/rYiog1WKwz pic.twitter.com/jchoHHTpUC

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) September 22, 2023

The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged overnight. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sat down with @BeckyQuick yesterday at the Economic Club of New York: pic.twitter.com/FrDyDvmOoy

— Squawk Box (@SquawkCNBC) September 22, 2023

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to a fresh decade high with speculation the central bank is getting closer to ending its negative interest rate policy https://t.co/DVkTmcH88D

— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) October 18, 2023

Bank of Japan announces unscheduled bond buying https://t.co/S088PU7j30

— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) September 29, 2023

The Bank of Japan announced an unscheduled bond-purchase operation overnight to dampen the selloff in the nation's debt. It was pretty small – $2 billion of purchases – and didn't really dent a selloff that has left rates on 30-year notes at the highest in nearly a decade. pic.twitter.com/GODRQzBFWp

— Lisa Abramowicz (@lisaabramowicz1) September 29, 2023

The Bank of Japan announced an unscheduled bond-purchase operation in a reminder to the market of its determination to manage the upward momentum in sovereign yields.

Valerie Tytel reports https://t.co/aXuh6Dzicc pic.twitter.com/X9bbIgQXx1

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) September 29, 2023

Investors need to prepare for Japan’s benchmark 10-year bond yield rising to around 2% if the central bank’s inflation goal is realized and it ends its negative-rate policy, according to a former research chief at the Bank of Japan https://t.co/3JiYW9UNaa

— Bloomberg (@business) September 29, 2023

Japanese investors own over $1 trillion in U.S. Treasurys—but rising yields on Japanese bonds could draw away some of that money https://t.co/RDuE0EndPa

— Real Time Economics (@WSJecon) September 12, 2023

Japan will face another test of demand in its first bond auction since BOJ Governor Ueda jolted markets with comments on the negative interest rate policy https://t.co/UdXH7RDsZE

— Bloomberg (@business) September 11, 2023

The Japanese Yen has been sliding lower as Treasury yields outpace JGB yields to the upside, assisting the US Dollar to gain ground. If the BoJ tilt policy, will USD/JPY make new highs?

Get your market update from @DanMcCarthyFX https://t.co/r3xBVFGEQa

— DailyFX (@DailyFX) October 21, 2023

We expect Japanese yen to weaken in the near term, said Mahjabeen Zaman of bank ANZ. pic.twitter.com/A7GFhLpFVd

— CNBC International (@CNBCi) October 20, 2023

150 level imminent for the U.S. Dollar against the Japanese Yen. Keep an eye on whether the BOJ will intervene again. pic.twitter.com/gAAfsRC1xZ

— Barchart (@Barchart) October 19, 2023

The ringgit slumped to RM4.746 this morning, nearing its all-time low of RM4.75 in November.

On a year-to-date basis, the local note has depreciated by 7.12%.

It is one of the worst-performing currencies in Asia, second only to the Japanese yen.

Economists attribute this to… pic.twitter.com/3b0ykqGILt

— The Futurizts (@TheFuturizts) October 18, 2023

Over the past few months, the Bank of Japan has been grappling with an increasingly impossible task: fighting deflation and inflation simultaneously.

Take a look at Japan's yen dilemma in charts: https://t.co/pyqVaKXBAT pic.twitter.com/YkKRdAeojZ

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) October 15, 2023

US stance on Japan yen intervention 'depends on details' of situation -Yellen https://t.co/lrnEIK7UI7 pic.twitter.com/VJFIzAF4R7

— Reuters (@Reuters) September 20, 2023

As USDJPY sits very close to the previous point of intervention, feels like it makes sense to revisit the typical signposts of MoF intervention.

From my convo with @ForexStopHunter:https://t.co/H9Svp4JZb6

— Bob Elliott (@BobEUnlimited) September 19, 2023

USD/JPY Price Analysis: Climbs further beyond 148.00 mark, fresh YTD peak ahead of FOMC – by @hareshmenghani https://t.co/xR9VCgYCsu

#USDJPY #Fed #BOJ #Technical Analysis #Currencies

— FXStreet News (@FXStreetNews) September 20, 2023

The U.S. dollar barely moved in Asian trades on Monday, even as sterling blipped higher and the yen dipped, as a Japanese holiday and a bunch of upcoming central bank meetings sucked the air out of markets. https://t.co/ooWXGCC0Wv

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) September 18, 2023

On Friday, the U.S. Dollar closed at it highest level against the Japanese Yen since early November. Japanese Yen continues to fall toward levels not seen since the BOJ intervened last year. pic.twitter.com/E5VYGxaE61

— Barchart (@Barchart) September 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/ISABELNET_SA/status/1702625728024441340

Japan's PPI fell -0.3% MoM but up 2.0% YoY in Sep, down from 3.3% YoY in Aug.

Export prices are up 0.2% YoY & import prices fell -15.6% YoY.

Downward pressure from petrol & coal products PPI, down -4.1% MoM, up 3.2% YoY.#inflation (@Bank_of_Japan_e) https://t.co/t3crX41FrR pic.twitter.com/TCrrHaqTuJ

— MTS Insights (@MTSInsights) October 12, 2023

According to a report from the Institute of International Finance, global debt hit a record $307 trillion in the second quarter of the year with markets such as the US and Japan driving the rise https://t.co/69oJTukbLA pic.twitter.com/ZfuwzKwWWT

— Reuters (@Reuters) September 20, 2023

Japanese companies warm up to employee stock incentives https://t.co/DE9xlBilni pic.twitter.com/7RYie2yTRa

— Reuters (@Reuters) September 20, 2023

Autonomous vehicle trials are underway in cities across the US, with GM’s driverless unit Cruise operating in 15 locations across the US, as well as in Dubai and Japan, and Google’s Waymo running two ongoing trials in America. https://t.co/MKDmLKxzsL

— Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) October 10, 2023

Dela Rosa asks if the Chinese-installed floating barrier has been removed in the Scarborough Shoal. Manalo says it is still waiting for the official report of the PCG. https://t.co/oobm3jCaUo

— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) September 26, 2023

Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa reacts on the installation of floating fences around Scarborough Shoal. The Japanese envoy adds that they oppose any actions that increase tensions in the South China Sea. | @TristanNodalo https://t.co/1rD2zyGECW

— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) September 25, 2023

The Philippines condemned the Chinese coast guard for installing what it called a “floating barrier” in a disputed area of the South China Seahttps://t.co/v9qAc9k5Fh

— CNN International (@cnni) September 24, 2023

Japan tells Beijing to remove a Chinese buoy floating in waters within its exclusive economic zonehttps://t.co/UzGX9B5Oza

— The Defense Post (@DefensePost) September 20, 2023

Japan has told Beijing to remove a Chinese buoy floating in waters within its exclusive economic zone, an official said Wednesday, referring to an area located near islands claimed by both countries.https://t.co/fCtnTUfjrB

— Philstar.com (@PhilstarNews) September 20, 2023

Japan is calling on China to immediately remove a buoy deployed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone near the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecturehttps://t.co/MDpD8Z6KT4

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) September 20, 2023

#China Installs Survey Buoy in #Japan’s EEZ near Senkaku Islands

The Japanese government has protested to China after confirming that it deployed another oceanographic buoy in Japan’s exclusive economic zone near the Senkaku Islands, Okinawa Prefecture.

China is believed to be… pic.twitter.com/rtHuW56A1V

— Indo-Pacific News – Geo-Politics & Defense News (@IndoPac_Info) September 19, 2023

Japan tells China to remove buoy from Tokyo's EEZ https://t.co/6tADXklglT

— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) September 20, 2023

Japan demands ‘immediate removal’ of Chinese buoy near Diaoyu Islands https://t.co/6YuZ7ceZRS

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) September 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/committeeonccp/status/1704142627111653653

Japan's exports extend declines as China slowdown bites https://t.co/1XG9m9Td8D pic.twitter.com/AYeLZYclmQ

— Reuters (@Reuters) September 20, 2023

Diplomats from Beijing, Seoul, and Tokyo have met to explore restarting regular three-way summits to foster regional cooperation. https://t.co/KbjfHU3HT2

— DW News (@dwnews) September 26, 2023

A severe marine heatwave near Japan has been ongoing for the last several months, with sea surface temperatures currently up to 8°C (14.4°F) above normal.

This is not just a local issue. Both global ocean heat content and sea surface temperatures have reached their highest… pic.twitter.com/539sorrxuU

— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) September 23, 2023

Some 44 percent of Japanese companies see extreme weather events around the globe hitting earnings, a Reuters survey showed, highlighting the impact of scorching heat waves and torrential rains on firms in the world’s third-largest economy. | @Reuters https://t.co/bDVEWQWwZv

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) September 14, 2023

Japan's Mitsui to comply with Arctic LNG 2-related U.S. sanctions https://t.co/k07GJTxqnl pic.twitter.com/bT66ejUb6W

— Reuters (@Reuters) September 16, 2023

IAEA, Japan agree on continuous safety review of Fukushima water https://t.co/ydV6RXU11m pic.twitter.com/S3wDFleGeR

— Reuters (@Reuters) September 19, 2023

#UPDATE Seawater samples taken following the release of wastewater from Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear reactor showed radioactivity levels well within safe limits, operator TEPCO said on Friday ➡️ https://t.co/NeRcCR6jkd pic.twitter.com/56mz3KEd9j

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 25, 2023

Japan may extend fuel subsidies as retail gas prices top $5 per gallon https://t.co/XGHGuth9dH

— Crude Oil Prices (@CrudeOilPrices) August 30, 2023

SK earthon begins crude oil production in South China Seahttps://t.co/L7RyIfKACI

— The Korea Times (@koreatimescokr) September 25, 2023

Out now!

Why has Japan emerged from the “lost decades” unscathed from the populist wave and a far more consequential actor in the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific?

Read @solis_msolis new book Japan’s Quiet Leadership to learn more! https://t.co/YN4NgkVfFw pic.twitter.com/MgIOYyUJfv

— Brookings Foreign Policy (@BrookingsFP) September 9, 2023

In this Tokyo festival, the gods come to the people through heavy shrines carried around the city. pic.twitter.com/3TXNC42am8

— DW News (@dwnews) September 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/JAPANinUK/status/1707716635061104711

Tsukimi, moon-viewing, is a Japanese festival honoring the autumn moon. People display Japanese pampas grass and eat dumplings called Tsukimi dango. #ndldigital https://t.co/aMds9nAoTA pic.twitter.com/h89j0VLJaO

— NationalDietLibrary (@NDLJP_en) September 29, 2023

A recent surge in tourists to Japan’s Mount Fuji has led to extreme levels of pollution and other strains, authorities say, adding they may be forced to take drastic measures to preserve the sacred mountain and UNESCO World Heritage site https://t.co/7qar98hdAp pic.twitter.com/HJNqnyEuUc

— Reuters (@Reuters) September 11, 2023

The Japanese government has announced that Tohoku University is the only remaining candidate still with a chance of being selected as a “University for International Research Excellence.”#tohokuuniversity #MEXT https://t.co/8L38rYEi3Y

— Tohoku University (@TohokuUniPR) September 1, 2023

Very nice to attend the reception at @Stockholm_Uni meeting the Japanese ambassador @yasushi_m_Japon and I hope he likes the bottle of Sake I gave him. Cooperation with University of Tokyo is very important @KTHuniversity @karolinskainst pic.twitter.com/UqN8uuJNyr

— Dan Andrée (@danbruxelles) September 28, 2023

This month we’re happy to share an #NCCSpecialist Spotlight on Dr. Ann Marie Davis (@AmldavisAnn), Associate Professor & Japanese Studies Librarian @OSULibrary! Learn all about how her expertise in history, libraries, & Asian Studies have come together! ⬇️https://t.co/oTXLqngXFI pic.twitter.com/6pxvA6xH6s

— NCC Japan (北米日本研究資料調整協議会) (@NCCJapanInfo) September 22, 2023

https://twitter.com/MofaJapan_en/status/1714285709396521055

Japan govt presents to parliament plan for formin's visit to Egypt – Kyodo https://t.co/hSka9wGttm

— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) October 20, 2023

Japan protests Chinese ship's research activities in waters off Senkaku Islandshttps://t.co/aFGRRaklnd

— Embassy of Japan in Canada (@JapaninCanada) October 19, 2023

https://twitter.com/iammissunkown07/status/1712595067322667097

In December 2022 the UK, Italy and Japan agreed to collaborate on the development of a next-generation fighter aircraft. As this cooperation now begins to take shape, @Simon_Chelton and @shetlerjones assess the coming challenges. #RUSICommentary https://t.co/tePbO9gj4E

— RUSI (@RUSI_org) September 13, 2023

“Japan’s defense transformation offers an opportunity for Washington to work closely with Tokyo to strengthen the alliance and prepare it to meet the treacherous geopolitical landscape it faces in the years ahead.” Read more: https://t.co/Ks8sJkstj3

— CNAS (@CNASdc) October 17, 2023

#Japan will draw up a plan to evacuate residents of remote islands in southern #Okinawa Prefecture to other prefectures in the event of an emergency in #Taiwan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno says. pic.twitter.com/yV9dfyPNAP

— Indo-Pacific News – Geo-Politics & Defense News (@IndoPac_Info) October 19, 2023

Thrilled to welcome back my good friend @HillaryClinton to Tokyo and to host a lunch with both her and @MofaJapan_en Minister @Kamikawa_Yoko. As we navigate the complexities of international affairs, their combined insights are invaluable. Here's to more dialogues that bridge… pic.twitter.com/3zvWpOHOzo

— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) October 17, 2023

.@SecBlinken spoke today with @MofaJapan_en Foreign Minister @Kamikawa_Yoko on the sidelines of #UNGA78. They discussed their commitment to work bilaterally and with global partners to promote security and prosperity. https://t.co/MN2nSMxooL

— Matthew Miller (@StateDeptSpox) September 19, 2023

Pleased to meet with @MofaJapan_en Foreign Minister @Kamikawa_Yoko at #UNGA78. We discussed how to further strengthen our robust cooperation on critical issues including peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. pic.twitter.com/8Sh8qviZav

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) September 19, 2023

.@SecBlinken spoke with new Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko on September 14 and offered congratulations on her appointment, emphasizing the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance to security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

Read more: https://t.co/Y7y6MPRpmu

— U.S. Asia Pacific Media Hub (@eAsiaMediaHub) September 15, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has picked five women in a new cabinet line-up, reflecting a focus on gender equality https://t.co/QHsx6DLL5K pic.twitter.com/UBlBEGBrBW

— Reuters (@Reuters) September 14, 2023

https://twitter.com/adgpi/status/1714879632284037127

#1ABNB welcomed young officers from the German Army as part of the German Army's Program for Individual Performance Promotion (Programm fur individuelle Leistungsforderung). pic.twitter.com/AGnsJJ2jsU

— 陸上自衛隊第１空挺団 (@jgsdf_1stAbnB) October 16, 2023

Bilateral Ops on Ishigaki (TPS-80)#PacificMarines with @1stMAW_Marines offload and set up an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar during Resolute Dragon 23 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Japan, Oct. 15.@USMC photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade pic.twitter.com/phO9sDXC7r

— Pacific Marines (@PacificMarines) October 20, 2023

The USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike group performs naval exercises with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. https://t.co/2hDU1YB8PX @USNINews pic.twitter.com/UZiI4wJY11

— AMTI (@AsiaMTI) October 21, 2023

https://twitter.com/jmsdf_pao_eng/status/1714899187337498771

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels docked in San Diego, led by Training Squadron Commander Konno, with the purpose of promoting U.S.-Japan friendship through port visits. CG Sone and Commander Konno co-hosted a reception aboard the JS Kashima on Sep 21. pic.twitter.com/hYMf1BA7HP

— Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles (@JPNConsulateLA) October 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/SurfaceWarriors/status/1714702226034241668

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Soryu-class submarine JS Sekiryu (SS 508) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 10, 2023.
More imagery: https://t.co/nj9FZRPidM #FriendsPartnersandAllies pic.twitter.com/TziUKxZegx

— Pacific Submarines (@PacificSubs) October 17, 2023

The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan steams in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Republic of Korea Navy ships while aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing 5 fly overhead during a trilateral training at sea. #USNavy pic.twitter.com/o1920FgA39

— 7th Fleet (@US7thFleet) October 13, 2023

USS Ronald Reagan Arrives in #SouthKorea for Port Visit

The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a port visit after wrapping up drills with the Korean Navy & the #Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force earlier this week.https://t.co/exLA5DIXlY

— Indo-Pacific News – Geo-Politics & Defense News (@IndoPac_Info) October 17, 2023

https://twitter.com/JASDF_PAO_ENG/status/1712751614795431936

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force plane evacuated 83 Japanese, South Korean and other nationals from Israel and arrived in neighboring Jordan for a stopover en route to Tokyo. https://t.co/KzWvz0TtMm

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) October 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/Aaron_MatthewIL/status/1714112244252823946
https://twitter.com/GuyPlopsky/status/1715224786220224876

Oct. 17, 2023#Japan Air Self-Defense Force #number of scrambles

Japan Scrambles Fighters More than 400 Times in First Half of FY 2023 pic.twitter.com/9Nl7Rj6WN6

— Heo TaeJin (@AIYeyENGDdJkjTr) October 17, 2023

A Chinese military jet J 10C intercepted a Canadian Armed Forces Aurora aircraft in an “aggressive manner” on Monday in international waters off the coast of #Japan's Senkaku Island.#China #Canada

via @globalnews pic.twitter.com/XJkKlSTQtr

— Geo Political Updates (@GeoPolUpdates) October 17, 2023

#OTD in 1904, the Russian Navy attacked British fishing trawlers in Dogger Bank after mistaking them for Japanese torpedo boats. The Russian ships sank one trawler but then began to fire at each other in the confusion. The incident almost led to war between the UK and Russia. pic.twitter.com/1RpQXi6C86

— U.S. Naval Institute (@NavalInstitute) October 21, 2023

Trading 0dte during #FOMC the first move vs the second move…. pic.twitter.com/A4LY8en0QI

— TheTradingNinja (@TradeWithNinja) September 20, 2023

Digital real time map of Tokyo's transportation system. Mesmerizing! https://t.co/7rArd5M0vw

— Rochelle Kopp / Japan Intercultural Consulting (@JapanIntercult) October 21, 2023

America's newest high speed rail line has opened in Florida last month.

It travels at a speed of 120 mph (201 km/h), slightly slower than the 130mph (210km/h) operating speed of the earliest series of Japanese bullet trains that went into service 59 years ago, per Jeff Hall. pic.twitter.com/QUm3XaUC1f

— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) October 21, 2023

Claude Monet – Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge pic.twitter.com/PIw8IN77Eo

— Art Gallery (@Best_ArtGallery) October 22, 2023

When Chizuru Sammut was diagnosed with bowel cancer, she started sharing her colourful onore-sho, a type of calligraphy that encourages expressing one’s feelings. She says it’s brought hope to others.

Via SBS Japanese

Read Chizuru’s story here: https://t.co/wI1ObdpyKK pic.twitter.com/DCKYvZ4Awh

— SBS News (@SBSNews) October 19, 2023

How Japanese students multiply pic.twitter.com/09XQayDFR1

— Learn Something (@cooltechtipz) October 20, 2023

World 世界情勢 Vol.65

All the below links and tweets are in English.

取り急ぎ以下貼っておきます。

World Vol.568 (miscellaneous – incl Israel-Hamas)

World Vol.567 (U.S. House Speaker)

World Vol.563 (U.S. government shutdown averted, New York City flooding, UAW, etc.)

World Vol.562 (miscellaneous – incl looming U.S. government shutdown, New York City flooding)

World Vol.561 (economy – incl interest rate hikes)

World Vol.560 (miscellaneous – incl China’s missing cabinet ministers, U.S. government on brink of shutdown)

World Vol.559 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – incl Zelenskyy’s visits to U.S. and Canada, quarrel with Poland)

World Vol.558 (miscellaneous – incl oil price, Nagorno-Karabakh)

World Vol.557 (U.S. economy)

World Vol.556 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

World Vol.555 (miscellaneous – incl U.S. economic affairs, Libya floods)

World Vol.554 (economy – mainly of U.S.)

内容例（各回ツイートもご覧ください）
以下、順に、
568：@ItamarRabinovi,@BrookingsFP
563：@SecYellen、@SecDef、@barronsonline、@bcheungz,@NBCNews
562：@EU_Commission、@nysmesonet,@ConEdison,@GovKathyHochul、@felixsalmon,@axios
561：@MinerDeck２件、@mining,@CopperBullish、@EIAgov、@uniessexgovt,@LSEforBusiness、@Ben_Munster,@POLITICOEurope、@MAmdorsky,@HenryJFoy,@giu_ric,@FT
560：@ianwill,@SpectatorOz
559：@EDMJamestown,@JamestownTweets
558：@IISS_org、@avibarrons,@barronsonline、@War_Mapper、@brian_cartr,@ashkajhav,@criticalthreats,@TheStudyOfWar、@scottlincicome,@nytimes,@USDA,@CatoInstitute、@DerekScissors1,@AEIfdp、@USembassyKAZ
557：@federalreserve、@jeannasmialek,@nytimes
556：@KyivPost、@tkassenova,@NPR,@CarnegieEndow、@TheStudyofWar
555：@WhiteHouse、@EdgeofSports、@AmChemistry
554：@K_Pallara,@F_Vend,@bancaditalia,@voxeu、@bancaditalia,@cepr_org、@sffed、@CNBC、@realtordotcom,@MIKEWINTRS,@CNBCMakeIt,@CNBC

「Egypt」及び「China」に関連するツイートを取り急ぎ以下貼っておきます。

.@UN Investment Promotion Awards 2023 celebrate excellence in scaling up energy transition investments. Agencies from Brazil, China, Egypt, France, India, Namibia, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Türkiye, and UAE were recognized.#WIF2023 https://t.co/b2jQEwiB87

— UNCTAD Africa (@UNCTADinAfrica) October 17, 2023

#Egypt issues landmark $478.7M, 3-year Sustainability #PandaBond, the first African nation to tap into China's domestic capital markets. Partial credit guarantees from the @AfDB_Group and @AIIB_Official helped secure competitive terms.

Details: https://t.co/iJhpB8IXU0 pic.twitter.com/Mja8yL9P07

— African Development Bank Group (@AfDB_Group) October 20, 2023

In spite of China’s comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt, China is helping the Ethiopian government devote resources to the GERD by supporting nearly 400 development projects (to the tune of almost 4 billion USD).

https://t.co/6WTStq14UQ @CSIS @HafedAlGhwell

— SAIS The North Africa Initiative (@NAI_SAIS) August 28, 2023

"You can't overstate how concerned border officials are at the number of migrants that are coming from countries with ties to terrorism" — including Iran, Lebanon, China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and others, says @GriffJenkins. pic.twitter.com/0pN2DiXY2u

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) October 17, 2023

https://twitter.com/CNSpaceflight/status/1715452909905924456

Why is #China Giving #Satellites to #Egypt? By Arushi Singh in @GPMonitor https://t.co/jdniodsm3Z #EarthObservation

— Middle East Space Monitor (@MidEast_Space) September 14, 2023

"As China’s economic involvement in Pakistan and Egypt has increased, so has its stake in their economic and political stability," writes @Dr_J_Calabrese in his article for MEI's "All About China" series.https://t.co/Tc7BxEwZnk

— Middle East Institute (@MiddleEastInst) February 3, 2023

#AMAY | PM attends signing of deal with China’s Gezhouba Group to upgrade Cairo Cargo Cityhttps://t.co/eWJo26oxfX pic.twitter.com/uPsCeB3JLG

— Egypt Independent (@EgyIndependent) October 20, 2023

#Egypt signs deals with #China for green energy projects worth $14.75bnhttps://t.co/vFsynpJagx

— Daily News Egypt (@DailyNewsEgypt) October 18, 2023

#China Stands side of peace and human conscience on #Palestine: Wang Yi

Read more: https://t.co/0V8ESzc5YO pic.twitter.com/RrySYiFwI7

— Daily News Egypt (@DailyNewsEgypt) October 17, 2023

16 #Egyptian companies showcase their engineering products at #China Canton Fair

Read more: https://t.co/iWggBxFAoS #ChinaCantonFair pic.twitter.com/xjPO29Uv4v

— Daily News Egypt (@DailyNewsEgypt) October 16, 2023

Xi Jinping says China to work with Egypt to help stabilise Middle East amidst ongoing Gaza war ⬇️https://t.co/iFI4a7wbdB

— The New Arab (@The_NewArab) October 19, 2023

#BREAKING: #China’s Xi Jinping says will work with #Egypt to help stabilize Middle East: state media https://t.co/PkZakFYunQ pic.twitter.com/34VZGY0qA8

— Arab News (@arabnews) October 19, 2023

https://twitter.com/trtworld/status/1714914685835702495

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Egypt's prime minister on Thursday that their countries should work together to bring "more stability" to the Middle East, as the Israel-Hamas war casts a shadow over the region. #Israel #Hamas #Gaza https://t.co/3jw015l41G

— The Guardian Nigeria (@GuardianNigeria) October 19, 2023

China willing to strengthen coordination with Egypt, Arab countries on Israel conflicthttps://t.co/F7nnXG81ke

— Dunya News (@DunyaNews) October 19, 2023

#China will work with Egypt to help stabilise Middle East: #XiJinping https://t.co/wvd4xEs1FH pic.twitter.com/OocKcu1XrE

— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) October 19, 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Egypt's Prime Minister that their countries should work together to bring "more stability" to the Middle East, as the Israel-Hamas war casts a shadow over the region.https://t.co/t0NII3QUBV

— The Hindu (@the_hindu) October 20, 2023

The #BRICS expansion is a big win for #China as it would be able to enhance its geopolitical influence by admitting #Argentina, #Egypt, Ethiopia, #Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the #UAE, states Aditya Bhan https://t.co/033xeJyAxw

— ORF (@orfonline) October 20, 2023

Egypt, China sign debt swapping MoU for developmental projects – statement https://t.co/QIEhQOZKRH

— Devdiscourse (@Dev_Discourse) October 19, 2023

#Egypt is one of #China's most important partners in the African continent & the Middle East region.

In #Beijing with the @cidcaofficial Chairman Luo Zhaohui, we discussed the strategic partnership between both countries & how to push forward South-South & triangular… pic.twitter.com/F5JjlO03jj

— Rania A. Al Mashat (@RaniaAlMashat) July 25, 2023

New on Fikra Forum:
"The Growth of Chinese Influence in #Egypt: Signs and Consequences"
By @maher004 @Mohamed_M_Farid https://t.co/gr7wFiAm4K

— Fikra Forum | منتدى فكرة (@FikraForum) April 28, 2023

#Egypt's strategic partnership with #China opens the door for increased presence and influence for Beijing in the #MiddleEast. https://t.co/RhYzUhtZw4

— Arab Center Washington DC (@ArabCenterWDC) February 15, 2023

https://twitter.com/china_arabia/status/1444248962458963970

China and Egypt Grow Closer as Egyptian Economy Falters https://t.co/3k0klaqWSk

— China Global Strategic Research Institute (CGSRI) (@globalchina2022) January 19, 2023

#IsraelHamas conflict day 13 updates:

– Death toll is currently at least 4,969: health ministries (1,400 in #Israel, 3,500 in #Gaza, 69 in #WestBank)

– China has expressed appreciation for Egypt's role in cooling the tensions between Palestine and Israel

– British PM Rishi… pic.twitter.com/Wo2cf5de9I

— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) October 19, 2023

Watch: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, we are thrilled to have youth from #China, #Egypt, #Italy and #Tunisia share their captivating stories about the initiative. Join #ThePowerofYouth for more! #TheNewSilkRoad #BRI https://t.co/4bAlsseRZ2

— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) October 19, 2023

Former Egyptian foreign minister: Egypt-China cooperation overwhelmingly positive pic.twitter.com/iRN4lOxxNm

— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) October 17, 2023

A Rig Story: Started in China, accomplished in Egypt #TheNewSilkRoad pic.twitter.com/vespP1tHNg

— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) October 12, 2023

Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid entered Gaza on Saturday through the Rafah crossing, the only border crossing between the besieged coastal enclave and Egypt. pic.twitter.com/qfP4jZaNOo

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) October 21, 2023

Chinese president on Thursday met with Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Madbouly, who is in Beijing for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation https://t.co/dSl1dGTRH0 pic.twitter.com/84pm3QMlOK

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) October 19, 2023

Israel's wartime cabinet decided on Wednesday that it will allow passage of basic humanitarian aid from Egypt to the besieged Gaza Strip. #GLOBALink pic.twitter.com/Dqs3iT01g8

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) October 19, 2023

Chinese President on Thursday met with Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Madbouly in Beijing https://t.co/aXFMsPaFow pic.twitter.com/osDVqFfCYe

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) October 19, 2023

Then vs. now: Satellite images show the construction progress of the Central Business District (CBD) of Egypt's new administrative capital. #BeltandRoad pic.twitter.com/YdvgtZbtvn

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) October 16, 2023

The first aid delivery into the besieged #Gaza Strip via the Rafah border crossing with Egypt should take place "in the next day or so," the UN said Friday. Some 175 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid, medical supplies, food, and blankets were lined up near the crossing, it… pic.twitter.com/acuEVEOcN3

— People's Daily, China (@PDChina) October 20, 2023

#Egypt on Monday issued sustainable panda bonds in the Chinese financial market in the amount of 3.5 billion yuan (about $479 million), with a maturity of 3 years and a coupon rate of 3.5%, marking the 1st country in #MiddleEast and North Africa to issue sustainable #pandabonds. pic.twitter.com/MyuaGubJg2

— People's Daily, China (@PDChina) October 17, 2023

China and Egypt have cooperated on various ICT-related fields, including fiberization of networks, AI, and cybersecurity, said Amr Ahmed Samih Talaat, minister of Communications and Information Technology of Egypt, on the sidelines of the third #BeltandRoad Forum for… pic.twitter.com/uTSSwfJF46

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 19, 2023

China will continue to be a key contributor in expediting Egypt's infrastructure development and will play a pivotal role in driving the country's transition towards eco-friendly industrial transformation, according to scholars. #BeltandRoad https://t.co/nIT3E0vaGZ

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 18, 2023

Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Madbouly on Monday arrived in Beijing to attend the third #BeltandRoad Forum for International Cooperation. pic.twitter.com/HguTi1cwxA

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 16, 2023

On Friday, 23 young sinologists from 21 countries, including Russia, Egypt, Germany and Ethiopia, attended the opening ceremony of their visiting program in Northwest China's #Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. https://t.co/J58VT0nxMT pic.twitter.com/QLcufis3TA

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 13, 2023

China and Egypt are like-minded friends having mutual trust, and also good partners working together for development and common prosperity, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. #BRF2023 https://t.co/aphW3AxCbi pic.twitter.com/N6t25MKf7K

— CCTV+ (@CCTV_Plus) October 19, 2023

Egyptian PM arrives in Beijing for Belt and Road Forum. #China #Egypt #BeltandRoadForum https://t.co/UPeKSV41O7 pic.twitter.com/LIyFF4D95S

— CCTV+ (@CCTV_Plus) October 16, 2023

Watch: 'The Power of Youth' – Cultural Bridges: BRI's Heritage#China #Egypt #Italy
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), we are thrilled to have youth from #China, #Egypt, #Italy and #Tunisia share their captivating stories about… pic.twitter.com/zBbUUuuTcd

— Zhang Heqing (@zhang_heqing) October 20, 2023

Aid trucks enter Gaza via Egypt’s Rafah crossing https://t.co/0VZ42irIpt #egypt #gaza #israel #palestine #aid

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) October 21, 2023

Over 100 trucks have been stationed in Egypt near the border with Gaza, waiting for the final go-ahead to deliver desperately needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians on the other side. pic.twitter.com/tPNS6USs2b

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) October 20, 2023

Egypt’s dilemma over Israel-Hamas war: open its border to fleeing Palestinians or leave them to their fate
https://t.co/QY3zC02wve

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) October 14, 2023

https://twitter.com/AnneDestiny1/status/1715346776427778172

Egypt’s finance ministry announced on Monday that it had successfully issued a three-year sustainability panda bond valued at Rmb 3.5 billion ($478.7 million). #ESG #pandabond #Egypt #China https://t.co/lffOyZ2tCl

— IFLR (@IFLR_online) October 18, 2023

Pakistan's aerial warfare exercise namely Indus Shield 2023 is in full swing.

According to Pakistan Air Force, the participating nations include Italy, Germany, Qatar, Indonesia, Morocco, China, Kuwait, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Hungary, KSA, UAE, Uzbekistan and Iran.… pic.twitter.com/qXfzO9iVbA

— Aerial Defense Forum (@AerialForum) October 19, 2023

Biden Administration is beginning to change tune after realising where this was all leading: WWIII

They thought the world would sit idle and watch an entire people’s be wiped out.

They didn’t expect reaction from China, Russia, Turkiye, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. https://t.co/CLRg96LLSd

— TurkishFacts4u (@TurkishFacts4U) October 15, 2023

https://twitter.com/mohammed_obsa/status/1714331877471879382

1/2
Which #EmergingMarkets are most vulnerable to higher US rates and a stronger dollar?
Our vulnerability index shows:
√ 5 worst: Hungary, Egypt, Pakistan, Romania & Colombia which have in common large external financing needs & high inflation
√ best: China, Taiwan, Indonesia pic.twitter.com/rusYUlcA6n

— Patrick Zweifel (@PkZweifel) October 16, 2023

World 世界情勢 Vol.64

All the below links and tweets are in English.

取り急ぎ以下貼っておきます。

World Vol.553 (miscellaneous – incl G20, Morocco, ASEAN, China)

World Vol.552 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – incl U.S. Secretary of State’s 4th visit to Ukraine, Ukraine’s Dismissal of Defense Minister)

World Vol.551 (miscellaneous)

World Vol.550 (economy – U.S. JOLTs, Job Report, etc.)

World Vol.549 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – incl G20)

World Vol.548 (miscellaneous – oil & gas, grain, etc.)

World Vol.547 (U.S. economy – Jackson Hole)

World Vol.546 (economy – China, etc.)

World Vol.545 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

World Vol.544 (miscellaneous)

World Vol.543 (miscellaneous)

World Vol.542 (China’s economy – incl Evergrande)

内容例（各回ツイートもご覧ください）
以下、順に、
553：@eAsiaMediaHub２件、@EIAgov,@Mayhem4Markets、@VisualCap,@US_OGA、@g20org
551：@USTreasury、@sherrifflucy,@NexusMediaNews,@thenation
550：@BLS_gov２件
549：@CFR_org、@SWP_MEA,@SWPBerlin-@ArabCenterWDC-@washinstitute、@AamerISmad,@AP,@NewsHour、@Bruegel_org、@RikeFranke,@ECFRPower
547：@federalreserve
546：@DallasFed、@atalaveraEcon,@oxfordeconomics,@haver_analytics、@georgemagnus1,@TheSpectator、@marjorieHF,@LucreziaReichli,@IMFNews
545：@RFERL-@USTreasury-OFAC、@NewsroomGC
544：@abcnews
543：@AEIfdp
542：@megatobin1,@washingtonpost、@TheEconomist、@richbarbieri,@nytimes、@huileng_tan,@BusinessInsider

直近の世界情勢につき取り急ぎ以下貼っておきます。
https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts/status/1712900430009655338

China Exploiting Israel-Hamas Conflict to Diminish US Global Influence https://t.co/BtcQnLHhOt

— Michael Ron Bowling (@mrbcyber) October 14, 2023

Chinese-Israeli disagreements over #Palestinian-related issues have not prevented #China–#Israel economic relations from flourishing. https://t.co/ZgMcBM1kS2

— Arab Center Washington DC (@ArabCenterWDC) September 15, 2023

Dr. Axel Pierru, #KAPSARC's Acting VP of Knowledge & Analysis, addressed the audience at the 7th China-Arab Energy Cooperation Conference. In his keynote speech, he emphasized the benefits that can emerge from cooperation between #China and the #Arab world in the oil & gas… pic.twitter.com/FBK7TaXXhO

— KAPSARC | كابسارك (@KAPSARC) September 28, 2023

How Steady Are China-Israel Relations? Aug 28, 2023 Giorgio Cafiero https://t.co/A0w5orAZAQ

— China Global Strategic Research Institute (CGSRI) (@globalchina2022) October 12, 2023

China to help reconstruct war-battered Syria

… …
Western sanctions have been levelled against Syria since a civil war broke out there in 2011. It has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions.
It's time to end the West's crimes.https://t.co/TJ4VdcDyyb

— ShanghaiPanda (@thinking_panda) September 28, 2023

https://twitter.com/china_arabia/status/1666473536951578624

#Afghanistan's $6.5bn mine deals with China, others dig up questions https://t.co/uE45SRMDqd via @NikkeiAsia

— Minerals, Materials and Society (@resourcerules) September 18, 2023

What is #China doing in #Yemen?#Beijing is playing nice with all sides in the conflict there, appearing to hedge its bets for when the war finally ends.
By @EmilyMPrzy Junior Fellow at @AFPC for @RStatecraft

ماذا تعمل #الصين في #اليمن

https://t.co/TYiFjFA4Rf

— Basha باشا (@BashaReport) July 19, 2023

China’s Increasing Economic Presence in Oman: Implications for Oman’s Economy | Sophie Smith @EGIC_

China and Brazil, founding BRICS members, and new member Saudi Arabia have been busy selling U.S. Treasury holdings. https://t.co/IyiLOfat27

— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) October 9, 2023

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in the first telephone call between the two leaders since a China-brokered deal between Tehran and Riyadh to resume ties https://t.co/L0cF2Whf7U

— Reuters (@Reuters) October 12, 2023

Taiwan has set up a task force to draw lessons from the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said, saying intelligence is key to preventing a war as the island works to counter China's military threats https://t.co/k3KLAzFPAb

— Reuters (@Reuters) October 12, 2023

When China announced a surprise deal restoring ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran this year, it signaled Beijing's desire to be a diplomatic heavyweight in the Middle East. The crisis in Israel and Gaza threatens to expose the limits of that ambition https://t.co/CqvHPjlWDW

— Reuters (@Reuters) October 10, 2023

Israeli diplomats may have assumed that years of providing China with advanced technology would change Beijing’s stance on Israel. This was a serious miscalculation. https://t.co/zLpwdgr4cu

— The Diplomat (@Diplomat_APAC) October 12, 2023

China's peacemaking prospects in the Middle East have greatly diminished over the last few days. Deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia was great, but getting Israel and Hamas to negotiating table will take require real leverage and trust. Beijing has neither.https://t.co/KWmcTe5onL

— Derek J. Grossman (@DerekJGrossman) October 10, 2023

"Saudi-#China collaboration in artificial intelligence has stirred fears w/in the Gulf kingdom’s premier academic institution that the ties could jeopardise the university’s access to US-made chips needed to power the new technology."https://t.co/hJf6NeD6Vm

— China Beige Book (@ChinaBeigeBook) October 11, 2023

Weapons from North Korea, drones from Iran, tech from China. In exchange, Russia provides oil, gas, nuclear tech, intel, training, and cash. The axis of autocracy uses terror and war to cause chaos, divide the free world, and cement their grip on power. https://t.co/1j9h0YisVF

— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) October 10, 2023

Terror states Iran and Russia have "bundled" to declare war on the modern world order. China is more cautious, but will not shy from violence to secure its dictatorship if Xi believes he can get away with it. Connecting them this way is just admitting reality. It's one war. https://t.co/wIjj8g92Y6

— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) October 11, 2023

Back in May of 2022, speaking at @MiddleEastInst Expert Voices, I underlined the importance of the US & Somaliland gov partnership that can deter China & Iran's geopolitical influence in the Horn of Africa. Iran & China proxy war in Somaliland is destabilizing HoA stability. pic.twitter.com/ni2Ysos6W8

— GuledWiliq (@GuledWiliq) October 11, 2023

SOUTHCOM's Laura Richardson claims that China, Russia, Iran and Hezbollah have "malign intentions" in Latin America pic.twitter.com/LiWpBGoCia

— Kawsachun News (@KawsachunNews) October 13, 2023

Iran wants to control the Middle East.
Russia wants to control Europe.
China wants to invade Taiwan and control Asia.
North Korea wants to control South Korea.

If America removes itself from the global stage, then those countries fill the vacuum. pic.twitter.com/Z3oI1a8mTU

— Rep. Dan Crenshaw (@RepDanCrenshaw) October 11, 2023

The U.S. Ambassador’s compound in Beijing illuminated in blue and white to show our unwavering support for the state of Israel and all Israelis in the wake of the brutal terrorist attacks committed by Hamas. pic.twitter.com/WWJJ7oYPge

— Ambassador Nicholas Burns (@USAmbChina) October 11, 2023

What does Sri Lanka's 99-year port lease, Pakistan's faltering road and port projects, and Zambia's debt-laden power projects, all have in common? Each country is ensnared in China's debt trap. Welcome to the new & improved Belt and Road Initiative, where all roads lead to…

— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) October 12, 2023

China said the latest violence in Israel shows a long-term stagnation of the peace process is “unsustainable” and reiterated support for an independent Palestinian state https://t.co/1ibfVIdYKp

— Bloomberg (@business) October 8, 2023

China's initial response to the horrific Hamas attack in Israel did it no favors in the region. There's still time to correct course https://t.co/G2vtYYvxCT via @opinion

— Bloomberg (@business) October 11, 2023

The Arab world faces China’s ambitions (02/14/2023) | PIERRE BOUSSEL @GIS_Reports

#China has a Growing Presence in Arab Hearts and Minds. In the Arab Barometer’s survey of nine countries in the #MiddleEast & North Africa that includes 23,000 interviews, “China remains more popular than the US,” with #Morocco being the only exception… https://t.co/ePYGgCUSF5

— Carles Dijous (AAlb) (@carlesdijous) June 5, 2023

What ‘peak oil’ will mean for China https://t.co/1BmZqGI0dz

— Financial Times (@FT) September 27, 2023

Is China’s Oil Sector Oblivious to the Country’s 2060 Pledge? | Michal Meidan @GEG_org

The Israel-Palestine conflict has developed into an all out war, and is escalating. The United Nations and key world powers including China, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa call for ceasefire and de-escalation to ensure security and stability. Like this… pic.twitter.com/ogqJOMc5JW

— Armaverse (@armaverseio) October 9, 2023

Concerned about China-Saudi Arabia cooperation on AI technology, the US expanded export license requirements for graphics processing units made by some US companies to make it harder for China to acquire cutting-edge technology, media reported Tue. Experts noted that the US move… pic.twitter.com/McDjw4jkeV

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) October 10, 2023

Regarding the Palestine-Israel conflict, China has stated its position and called on all relevant parties to cease fire and stop the conflict as soon as possible to restore peace and China will continue to work with all efforts with the international community toward this goal,… pic.twitter.com/PdP8L21QTV

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) October 12, 2023

China is deeply saddened by the current escalation of tensions between Palestine and Israel, which has caused a high number of civilian casualties. China expresses serious concerns about the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Palestine. The priority is to cease… pic.twitter.com/DXYnvuL3D9

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) October 11, 2023

Arab foreign ministers on Wednesday called for an immediate halt of the ongoing #Israel-Gaza conflict and the revival of the stalled Palestinian-Israeli peace process. #Gaza https://t.co/4Qbuak4WC0

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 12, 2023

#ChinaDailyEditorial The international community should convince Palestine and Israel to implement the two-state solution to end the fighting once and for all. https://t.co/pmQnrufPYl pic.twitter.com/NaelLkssfj

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 12, 2023

#ChinaDailyCartoon US business groups set off #Gaza #Israel #Palestine pic.twitter.com/IQeXWHzIn6

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 10, 2023

Israeli missile strikes targeted both international airports in the capital Damascus, and the northern province of Aleppo on Thursday, the Syrian army said in a statement carried by the official media outlets. #Israel #Syria https://t.co/egRymMpdhq

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 12, 2023

China and Saudi Arabia held an opening ceremony for the "Blue Sword-2023" joint naval special operations training in Zhanjiang, southern China's Guangdong Province. pic.twitter.com/TGhMZEy6sg

— People's Daily, China (@PDChina) October 10, 2023

The US and Qatar have agreed to block Iran’s access to $6 billion in funds recently transferred to the nation as part of a prisoner swap deal between Washington and Tehran last month, as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict continues, the US Treasury Department said on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/xKqx4dFsTN

— People's Daily, China (@PDChina) October 12, 2023

#UAE's first wind farm project has officially launched operations, a significant step for its #GreenEnergy strategy. The China-constructed project boasts a total installed capacity of 117.5 MW and marks a key project for China-UAE energy cooperation under #BeltandRoad. pic.twitter.com/LkklGBpQII

— People's Daily, China (@PDChina) October 7, 2023

Khalifa Port is located between the two cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and is the largest commercial port in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Khalifa Port Phase 2 container terminal, jointly operated by China and the UAE, is situated here. In 2022, the annual container volume at the container… pic.twitter.com/9EmZAYlkTx

— Economic Daily, China (@EDNewsChina) October 13, 2023

https://twitter.com/exposinchina/status/1712482449685623121

Arab foreign ministers on Wednesday called for an immediate halt to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and the revival of the stalled Palestinian-Israeli peace process https://t.co/iUpKDNNuBH pic.twitter.com/XwP6wpF3jh

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) October 11, 2023

Growing investor demand from Russia and China has helped fuel exponential market growth in the UAE, especially in Dubai’s luxury real estate segment, industry insiders told Arabian Business. Read more: https://t.co/7ZAP7guv5p

— ArabianBusiness.com (@ArabianBusiness) October 10, 2023

The #BRICS expansion is a big win for #China as it would be able to enhance its geopolitical influence by admitting #Argentina, #Egypt, Ethiopia, #Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the #UAE, states Aditya Bhan https://t.co/033xeJyAxw

— ORF (@orfonline) October 12, 2023

The #UAE took their medals tally to 11 at the #AsianGames in #China after winning four medals, including a gold, on Thursday.

Khaled Al-Shehhi won the gold medal in #JiuJitsu on Thursday, the UAE's second gold medal at the ongoing Asian Games.

Read more:… pic.twitter.com/oa3hEpanpM

— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) October 5, 2023

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is hosting the multinational exercise "Indus Shield 2023" with 14 nations participating, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Indonesia, Hungary, China, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Morocco. pic.twitter.com/y2CM3XxfZ9

— International Defence Analysis (@Defence_IDA) October 9, 2023

Horrific scenes in Israel kibbutz attacked by Hamas militants https://t.co/kZYkjvSz78 #israel #palestine #hamas #military

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) October 12, 2023

TaiwanPlus speaks to defense expert Lin Ying-yu about China's joint maritime counter-terrorism exercises with Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/qhLyz1qfcO

— TaiwanPlus News (@taiwanplusnews) October 12, 2023

China's envoy backs aid to Gaza, calls for ceasefire in the Hamas-Israel war

In a telephone conversation with an official from Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China's special envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, has called for humanitarian support for the Palestinian people… pic.twitter.com/uj3cfMzc2L

— Spotlight on China (@spotlightoncn) October 12, 2023

China is profiting from the Hamas-Israel conflict: Taiwanese envoy

Taiwan’s representative in France, Francois Wu, on October 9, warned that The Chinese Regime is deploying a “third front” to profit as the world is caught up in the Hamas-Israel conflict and Russia-Ukraine wars. pic.twitter.com/3Yu0gBvy55

— Spotlight on China (@spotlightoncn) October 11, 2023

#SaudiArabia and #China have launched a joint naval exercise at a naval brigade camp in Zhanjiang in Guangdong province of China.https://t.co/rL3eu1vsXp

— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) October 11, 2023

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister thanked by the President of the People’s Republic of Chinahttps://t.co/SEyAwpT6kX pic.twitter.com/FVNQhQaLl1

— Bahrain News Agency (@bna_en) October 12, 2023

#Live at 8 PM IST with Sumit Peer @sumitp191 on Hamas: Who lit the fuse? Iran? Qatar? Turkey? China? • Bahrain condemns and more you don't want to miss!!! – https://t.co/3Cw0ZOwznf

— PGurus (@pGurus1) October 12, 2023

PM Kakar to visit China next week#Pakistan @PakPMO @anwaar_kakar https://t.co/7baea4bsFm

— The Pakistan Daily (@ThePakDaily) October 12, 2023

Caretaker Minister for Planning and Development Muhammad Sami Saeed has directed the relevant departments to accelerate work on CPEC projects in Gwadar.#Pakistan #Gwadar #China #CPEC https://t.co/PXUkYJvEdv

— The Pakistan Daily (@ThePakDaily) October 11, 2023

The nexus between #Pakistan & China is exploiting the natural resources of #Balochistan in the name of controversial mega projects, including the #CPEC. #PakistanStopColonialPracticesInBalochistan pic.twitter.com/pMZZSZ7DQw

— Aneesa baloch (@Aneesabaloch6) October 5, 2023

There is a new and dangerous dynamic that is underlying these current trends in radicalism: China’s soft spot for terrorism out of Pakistan. This paper will explore the Khalistan movement and its growing relations with China. – @CJBdingo25 @UtsavSanduja https://t.co/0MEi3lKh3w

— Global Order (@TheGlobalOrder) October 6, 2023

Exercise #IndusShield 2023 will witness participation from 14 esteemed Air Forces including Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, China, and Hungary
Watch also: https://t.co/oS5XoykZcs https://t.co/0vsqZ276wF

— PAF Falcons (@PAFFalconsPK) October 8, 2023

Exercise Indus Shield-2023 will host 14 esteemed Air Forces, including Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, China, and Hungary. pic.twitter.com/8Xe4URDEGw

— WE News English (@WENewsEnglish) October 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/Akhanmevric/status/1711101495188373734
https://twitter.com/MeghUpdates/status/1710178259579851170
https://twitter.com/HalalNation_/status/1712002675082952836

While some #Uyghurs may differ, I #StandWithIsrael against the aggression of Hamas, which is backed by China and Iran. As China supports #Palestine, it relentlessly wages genocide and maintains an occupation in #EastTurkistan. Palestine, along with many Muslim nations,… pic.twitter.com/ILBfm6vME2

— Salih Hudayar (سالىھ خۇدايار) (@SalihHudayar) October 8, 2023

China’s Screwing Over Israel AND Palestine pic.twitter.com/WlUaeYfiLR

— China Uncensored (@ChinaUncensored) October 12, 2023

After Russia, Turkey and China, Jordan also stated that the crisis can only be resolved by the creation of an independent Palestinian state. The more Israel destroys Gaza, the more countries will push for the creation of an independent Palestine. pic.twitter.com/TG7yNiF5D7

— Sprinter (@Sprinter99800) October 11, 2023

Lindsey Graham's plan to stop the Israel-Palestine conflict from escalating?

Graham wants the United States and Israel to bomb Iran, effectively starting a war with a nation of 90 million people backed by Russia and China.

Why does Lindsey Graham love war so much? pic.twitter.com/OKksitmN4s

— KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) October 12, 2023

https://twitter.com/Jay83214566/status/1711054825104802260
https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1711135898778095684

The #BidenAdministration funded the attack on #Israel. The world is falling apart because, among other reasons, the #US has during the #Biden presidency been directly and indirectly supporting invaders, aggressors, and terrorists in #Iran, a #China proxy, and #Afghanistan. https://t.co/xgWeNkO0wE

— Gordon G. Chang (@GordonGChang) October 7, 2023

#China has started another war. #Iran #Hamas #Israel @MariaBartiromo @MorningsMaria @FoxBusiness https://t.co/Kp0geT8aky

— Gordon G. Chang (@GordonGChang) October 9, 2023

China, a genocidal regime that actively turns a blind eye on basic human rights and is using its proxies to blame Israel and the U.S. for the evil unleashed against Israel by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists, should not be in charge of mediating anything. #ExposingTheCCP https://t.co/HM2Tmq8VcW

— Senator Marco Rubio (@SenMarcoRubio) October 12, 2023

https://twitter.com/SayNoToSino/status/1712297522453197301

#China called for Palestinian independence and a 2 state solution to end the conflict between #Israel & the Palestinians: Chinese Foreign Ministry.

How about Taiwanese independence and a 2 state solution between China & #Taiwan pic.twitter.com/OGNOFIG4rW

— Indo-Pacific News – Geo-Politics & Defense News (@IndoPac_Info) October 8, 2023

On the dictator’s club of Iran, China, Russia & North Korea who briefly interrupted starving its own people to congratulate Hamas ⁦@mishazelinsky⁩ smashes this out of the park. ‘The tragedy in Israel proves evil has gone global. And so too must we.’ https://t.co/EhpBReJg03

— Nick Dyrenfurth (@dyrenfurth) October 12, 2023

Nothing is random. With China "brokering" the normalized relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, their coordination for the benefit of Oil Producing nations and sanction-sidestepping BRICS members becomes more likely. (i.e. If oil continued to crater, Russia would be in trouble) https://t.co/FgNQV8WaLI pic.twitter.com/B60zjCA4Rd

— ʀaмpaʀт (@imthemadridista) October 7, 2023

For the US, normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia is a means to an end. Containing Iran and checking China’s influence, writes @AAboudouh (@CH_MENAP). https://t.co/4gxw4VUps1

— Chatham House (@ChathamHouse) October 5, 2023

As the U.S. seeks to broker a Saudi-Israeli normalization deal, Research Fellow Kenneth Katzman tells @BreakingDefense that Saudi Arabia wants the U.S. to help it "enrich uranium with the option to develop a nuclear weapon if they need to later on."https://t.co/g9Gn1uHJO4

— The Soufan Center (@TheSoufanCenter) October 4, 2023

How Trump filled Iran’s $6 Billion account: “Trump released a list of countries that can continue importing Iranian oil, including Iran's top two customers, China and India. Italy, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey as well.” ⁦@CNBC⁩ https://t.co/YAmagHkJdu

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) October 10, 2023

Reminder: Trump gave waivers to numerous countries to buy oil from Iran in violation of US sanctions incl China, South Korea+India. Trump did this knowing Iran funded Hamas. It wasn't until 2019 that Trump stopped waivers. Trump funded Hamas for years! https://t.co/r7GpouNxia

— (((DeanObeidallah))) (@DeanObeidallah) October 11, 2023

Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.96

Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is retiring. Nintendo of America confirmed that Martinet will now serve in the role as “Mario Ambassador.” pic.twitter.com/w8w9wo3ivm

— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) August 22, 2023

Chip design firm Arm sets share price between $47 and $51 for blockbuster U.S. IPO https://t.co/ukJcUxNRJD

— CNBC (@CNBC) September 5, 2023

Apple has signed a new deal with Arm for chip technology that “extends beyond 2040,” according to Arm’s initial public offering documents filed on Tuesday. https://t.co/eCOnuQ2aFW

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) September 6, 2023

The biggest contributor to Toyota's increased output is the unwinding components shortage, especially automotive semiconductors.

The company is also enjoying robust hybrid vehicle sales. https://t.co/HSZnHMXTPZ

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) August 30, 2023

SoftBank's semiconductor unit Arm filed for what is set to be the year’s largest US IPO.

Here's why a little known company is likely to draw in some of its biggest customers as anchor shareholders, and even some competitors https://t.co/TuXSfLdikJ pic.twitter.com/G4plRQY3eE

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) August 22, 2023

Hunters have killed an elusive "Ninja" bear that attacked at least 66 cows in Japan. https://t.co/uAc84lICjJ

— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 22, 2023

“Ueda surprised the market, that’s what the BOJ likes to do, and slowed down the depreciation of the yen.”

Hayden Briscoe, APAC head of multi-asset portfolio management at UBS Asset Management, discusses Bank of Japan policy, the yen and interest rates https://t.co/MFTHxmeE3Q pic.twitter.com/u7eVkJ0D6a

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) September 11, 2023

Deutsche Bank just changed its call on the Bank of Japan, and now expects "yield curve control to be removed in October (previously April 2024), and for negative interest rate policy to end in January 2024 (previously Dec 2024)." https://t.co/uHTatNorwV via @markets

— Lisa Abramowicz (@lisaabramowicz1) September 11, 2023

Japanese Yen Jumps on Ueda Remarks

The Japanese yen appreciated toward 146 per dollar, hitting its strongest levels in a week after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said over the weekend that the central bank could end it…

More here: https://t.co/fziiJ0R2jg pic.twitter.com/LEb0pjXfuu

— TRADING ECONOMICS (@tEconomics) September 11, 2023

#Japan 10 year government #bond yield hits 0.7% for the first time since 2014 digesting hawkish comments from #BOJ’s Ueda hinting end of negative rate. $USDJPY is down nearly 100 pips trading below 147.

Find out more here: https://t.co/BDjfGhE0dY #SaxoBeInvested #forex pic.twitter.com/mXya8J0cUw

— Saxo (@saxobank) September 11, 2023

BREAKING: Japan's 10-year bond yield hits highest since 2014 on Ueda remark.https://t.co/BR7CXdibi4

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) September 11, 2023

Japan #Financial #stocks Jump as 10-Year Govt Bond Yield Hits 9 … – The Wall Street #WallStreet Journal https://t.co/OoXCnLjSFY

— Stock Market News (@Stock_Market_Pr) September 11, 2023

#USDJPY – Finally: "The Bank of Japan has entered a phase of reducing monetary easing. In an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun, BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda described the monetary policy modification decided in July as “a mechanism to change the balance between the effects and side… pic.twitter.com/WUkoKDDQpL

— ArcisFX (@ArcisFX) September 10, 2023

More on Bank of Japan Governor Ueda weekend comments sending USD/JPY 100 points lowerhttps://t.co/TuTMg6EgIO

— ForexLive (@ForexLive) September 10, 2023

"I would assume that the Japanese yen might hit around 170."

Suntory Holdings CEO Takeshi Niinami predicts the currency may extend its decline if interest rates stay low, without providing a time frame for the prediction.

More on this exclusive interview https://t.co/NExi4CgiJx pic.twitter.com/Fscw64ZQ5d

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) September 8, 2023

Central Banks – The Bank of Japan, Included Excessive Money Printing Caused Today's #inflation

I've Warned about the Collapse Of Japan's Currency, It Should Frighten Markets –

The UK is next and will sustain higher inflation and a lower GBP! Hunt is Lying. https://t.co/maUzkAlxc8 pic.twitter.com/cpYfW8dPl3

— Planet Ponzi (@PlanetPonzi) September 6, 2023

The Bank of Japan's loose monetary policy has weakened the yen. But Credit Agricole says that's not a bad thing https://t.co/RWVhShyExz

— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) September 3, 2023

Korea Set to Price Debut Yen Bond in Japan as Relations Warmhttps://t.co/Gq3LXlSzhQ

— AIRA SECURITIES (@AIRAPLC) September 7, 2023

A strong US dollar may be sustainable for the US but it’s a problem for others. On a trade-weighted basis, the Japanese yen is now its weakest this century. Japan intervened to prop up the yen almost a year ago; the currency is even softer now @johnauthers https://t.co/Wo9Veatjjt pic.twitter.com/tFpwvtYeg3

— Isabelle Lee (@isabelletanlee) September 7, 2023

Euro should never have risen back above parity. Europe – like Japan – is a manufacturing economy that uses lots of energy. Markets are short the Japanese Yen (red), but they are massively long the Euro (blue). This is the ultimate in cognitive dissonance. Euro needs to fall… pic.twitter.com/ReyOtZ9BwZ

— Robin Brooks (@RobinBrooksIIF) September 7, 2023

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar was on course to snap a six-week winning streak against major peers on Friday, as it headed into a pivotal monthly U.S. jobs report that is likely to inform the path for Federal Reserve policy over the nearhttps://t.co/YkwZgVNdiG

— MSN Money (@MSN_Money) September 1, 2023

https://twitter.com/FusionMarkets/status/1696462696466579767

USD/JPY stages mild recovery amid mixed US NFP, rising US Treasury bond yields – by @christianborjon https://t.co/y0ZJios9ao

#USDJPY

— FXStreet News (@FXStreetNews) September 1, 2023

USD/JPY consolidated its recent gain near the 146.30 area, All eyes are on Japanese CPI, Jackson Hole – by @lilyfinancial https://t.co/bfjeKZBOqE

#USDJPY #Majors #Macroeconomics

— FXStreet News (@FXStreetNews) August 22, 2023

Over the past 20 years, Japan and China have owned more US Treasurys than any other foreign nation.

Between 2000 and 2022, Japan grew from owning $534 billion to just over $1 trillion, while China’s ownership grew from $101 billion to $855 billion.https://t.co/SgOevjKm2f

— USAFacts (@USAFacts) August 24, 2023

'Imperfect though the Japanese system undoubtedly is, it is probably effective in disincentivising would-be criminals in the first place – Japan has a remarkably low level of violent crime.'

✍️ Philip Patrick https://t.co/br0j4XSx8I

— The Spectator (@spectator) August 16, 2023

LNG Japan's deal to acquire a stake in Scarborough shows Japan and Australia will continue to work together despite LNG policy uncertainties…https://t.co/S7bZSx6UDH #Japan #Australia #naturalgas #natgas #lng #energy #energysecurity #energypolicy

— Energy Intelligence (@energyintel) August 23, 2023

Japan utilities LNG stockpiles slump as hot summer lifts air-conditioner demand https://t.co/O1VoluLOKJ pic.twitter.com/1AzFghOi5i

— Reuters (@Reuters) August 23, 2023

https://twitter.com/SStapczynski/status/1694265761848864830

Price movements in international gas markets:
5 things to watch

1. Australian LNG Exports
2. Maintenance on the Norwegian Continental Shelf: Aug15-Nov 7
3. EU Inventory Projections: Now 91%
4. Japan’s LNG Inventories:<5-yr avg
5. LNG Demand in NE Asiahttps://t.co/xQLuvwk100 pic.twitter.com/Q6lIkt1SBw

— Sohbet Karbuz (@sohbetkarbuz) August 26, 2023

https://twitter.com/suzannebernert/status/1700721206415257696

Prime Minister Modi welcomes Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany; Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan; Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the UK; and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the #G20 Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/qetWEHwspv

— DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) September 9, 2023

#AfricanUnion formally joins G20, PM Modi calls for ‘trust and reliance’

PM @NarendraModi to hold bilateral meetings with leaders of the U.K, Japan, Germany & Italy. @RishabhMPratap & @aishvaryjain report #OppositionMeeting #Opposition pic.twitter.com/46y3YoTKv0

— Mirror Now (@MirrorNow) September 9, 2023

#WATCH | PM @narendramodi welcomes Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan for the historic #G20 Summit at Bharat Mandapam.@g20org @G20_Bharat @MEAIndia @PMOIndia #G20India #G20India2023 #G20 #G20Summit #BharatMandapam pic.twitter.com/1nKXuJsLsq

— DD News (@DDNewslive) September 9, 2023

#WATCH | PM @narendramodi welcomes Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan for the historic #G20 Summit at Bharat Mandapam.@g20org @MEAIndia @PMOIndia #G20India #G20India2023 #G20 #G20Summit #BharatMandapam pic.twitter.com/T8dN1Fifrt

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) September 9, 2023

VIDEO | Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, welcomed by PM Modi at Bharat Mandapam as G20 Summit begins in Delhi.#G20India2023 #G20SummitDelhi pic.twitter.com/FnyuLi9dg2

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 9, 2023

https://twitter.com/JPN_PMO/status/1700376870959939920
https://twitter.com/MofaJapan_en/status/1700390284943827389

President @RTErdogan, who is in New Delhi for the G20 Summit, met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan. pic.twitter.com/wAmZWN91ur

— Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye (@trpresidency) September 8, 2023

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New Delhi for the G20 Summit, met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan.

During the meeting, Türkiye-Japan relations were discussed in all their dimensions and the current regional and international issues concerning both countries… pic.twitter.com/SeA1h7sy4c

— Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications (@Communications) September 8, 2023

Beyond the immediate outcomes of the #G20 Summit, one key takeaway with longer term implications is the positioning of India as a key bridge to the “Global South” for #Japan and the West, in the view of Japanese experts.https://t.co/XClTyZyBco

— The Hindu (@the_hindu) September 7, 2023

As Prime Minister Kishida travels to the ASEAN and G20 summits, he "should publicly embrace Japan’s role as a democratic government and work with other elected leaders attending the summits to protect and promote rights-respecting democratic rule." https://t.co/D0hMRlHANw pic.twitter.com/to3wEAHxZf

— Kenneth Roth (@KenRoth) September 6, 2023

https://twitter.com/DhadakDilli/status/1700416706542448755

https://twitter.com/GovHolcomb/status/1700397648124203119

https://twitter.com/AJRC_ANU/status/1698578477237358856

Now under 100 days before the ASEAN-Japan 50 years Commemorative Summit. Please Follow the official account here: @aseanjapan50 #aseanjapan50 #aj50summit #ASEAN https://t.co/81b6E0SFBo

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) September 8, 2023

Meetings and Events Attended by Mrs. KISHIDA Yuko, the Spouse of the Prime Minister
(Wednesday, September 6)https://t.co/qUlo0uP2FK pic.twitter.com/OIgeRzG3VD

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) September 7, 2023

We are pleased to publish the 2023 Annual Newsletter of the Centre for the Study of Global Japan (@CSGJ_Munk) at @munkschool @UofT. Read about our many activities and initiatives as well as reflections from our affiliates! https://t.co/8KGj9qKRz8 pic.twitter.com/BcNXlr9Ts5

— Phillip Lipscy (@PhillipLipscy) August 20, 2023

I have a new piece in the @TokyoReview, "The Harbinger's Curse," which discusses some of the challenges Japan faces due to being a step ahead of other countries. Thanks to @PaulJNadeau for the invitation to contribute!https://t.co/oKofxVv5fa

— Phillip Lipscy (@PhillipLipscy) August 2, 2023

I contributed a piece about Japan's perspective on UN Security Council reform to this great collection organized by @CarnegieEndow @StewartMPatrick

CC: @UofT_PolSci @CSGJ_Munk @CSGJ_Munk https://t.co/PeaQrsjIf0

— Phillip Lipscy (@PhillipLipscy) June 29, 2023

In this interview with Japan Up Close, @PhillipLipscy talks about the feasibility of Japan's energy policy goals and the challenges of achieving true energy self-sufficiency: https://t.co/K8tfErwnZe pic.twitter.com/MFyznGqjVq

— Munk School (@munkschool) June 12, 2023

5 places in Japan you are not allowed to visit (and how to still enjoy them)https://t.co/ClvbI8nRqn

— Embassy of Japan in Canada (@JapaninCanada) July 22, 2023

#UKRAINE WAR : FREE BLOG

— Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi makes unannounced visit to Ukraine

Follow the latest updates on the #UkraineWar at Nikkei Asia's free blog.#UkraineRussiaWar #RussiaUkraine https://t.co/1j2323u5yd

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) September 9, 2023

Japan foreign minister Hayashi to meet Ukraine counterpart – ministry https://t.co/VsxkIcb9XQ

— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) September 9, 2023

#BeautyofFUKUSHIMA
#Fukushima
#GreatMariage https://t.co/MKJRFUKbag

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) September 7, 2023

#LetTheScienceTalk #ALPSTreatedWater https://t.co/OyBbDqR0nX

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) September 6, 2023

https://twitter.com/dfat/status/1694284787840934312

Japan will start releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant on Thursday, putting into motion a plan that has drawn strong criticism from China. https://t.co/yyu50DJ2gB

— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 22, 2023

https://twitter.com/Web_Japan/status/1697444167113113609

https://twitter.com/MofaJapan_en/status/1699607665348141343

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he explained Japan's stance on the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant to Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Indonesia. https://t.co/6iCdhC01SN

— Reuters Science News (@ReutersScience) September 6, 2023

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese Premier Li Qiang traded barbs over wastewater released from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. https://t.co/Vz45nYTgX5

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) September 6, 2023

Concerns that sparks could fly over the Fukushima water release failed to materialize in public Wednesday as Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese leader Fumio Kishida crossed paths during the ASEAN Plus Three summit. https://t.co/vh7INTK2PY

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) September 6, 2023

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Chinese Premier Li Qiang the two countries need to build "constructive and stable" relations amid tensions over the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. (via @kyodo_english)https://t.co/K47mi9P00i pic.twitter.com/PDZY7mnCCW

— Sasakawa USA (@SasakawaUSA) September 6, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio held a brief conversation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Jakarta on Wednesday over the release into the sea of tritium-containing treated water from a crippled nuclear plant in northeastern Japan.https://t.co/CNo5XQV23Q

— Arab News Japan (@ArabNewsjp) September 7, 2023

Japan PM Kishida says he spoke with China Premier Li on ASEAN sidelines https://t.co/iOMPFjj9ny

— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) September 6, 2023

Chinese Premier Li Qiang urges Japan to handle nuclear-contaminated water responsibly in brief talk with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida. #ASEAN2023 #EastAsiaSummit https://t.co/L8Z1JJ1iQe

— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) September 7, 2023

https://twitter.com/ChinaEUMission/status/1699763038897783256
https://twitter.com/AmbJPNinPH/status/1699583294755770668
https://twitter.com/AmbJPNinPH/status/1698576894768382316

#ASEAN countries may not realize that the nuclear-contaminated ballast water from Japan could affect ASEAN ports. As most ASEAN countries rely on the shipping business, how much ballast water could be nuclear contaminated water from #Japan that flowed into the territories of… https://t.co/mNvpRzh1sg

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) September 6, 2023

Kishida to replace foreign and defense ministers in cabinet reshuffle: media: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to replace his foreign and defense ministers, public broadcaster NHK reported on the eve of a planned… #japannews #japantoday https://t.co/vqDkWpkSef

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) September 12, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio will announce his new Cabinet lineup later today.https://t.co/9u5MULmkq9

— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) September 13, 2023

Japan PM Kishida to reshuffle Cabinet amid sluggish support rateshttps://t.co/Tqx8DSo0Oq #Japan #KyodoNewsPlus #内閣改造

— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) September 13, 2023

FOCUS: Japan PM Kishida may seek conservative support by reshuffling Cabinet https://t.co/nkHcV8SDSn #KyodoNewsPlus

— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) September 10, 2023

Japan Prime Minister Kishida to Appoint New Foreign Minister, Defense Minister; Cabinet and Party Reshuffle https://t.co/VUkscBe5L9

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) September 12, 2023

Japan PM Kishida vows to reshuffle Cabinet as early as Wednesday https://t.co/R7d4q9PavV

— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) September 10, 2023

Japanese PM Kishida will keep his finance and trade ministers in place while adding more women to his cabinet in a reshuffle https://t.co/9hEchfsEHZ

— Bloomberg (@business) September 12, 2023

Japan's KISHIDA considering retaining Finance Minister SUZUKI Shunichi and Industry Minister NISHIMURA Yasutoshi Nishimura, Kyodo news agency reported on the eve of an expected cabinet reshuffle, making major changes in the ministerial line-up unlikely.https://t.co/vraGYzKZfV

— Arab News Japan (@ArabNewsjp) September 12, 2023

Japan PM Kishida says he plans cabinet reshuffle, economic measures https://t.co/NBgJs47AqM

— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) September 10, 2023

Japan, SSRC poll:

Approval for Prime Minister Kishida (LDP, Conservative) Cabinet

Approve: 25% (+3)
Disapprove: 63% (-3)

+/- vs. 6 August 2023

Fieldwork: 3 September 2023
Sample size: 1,509

➤https://t.co/WsOkErudug #Japan pic.twitter.com/Z6zSbSIRCH

— Asia Elects (@AsiaElects) September 8, 2023

Japan, JNN poll:

Approval for Prime Minister Kishida (LDP, Conservative) Cabinet

Approve: 39% (+2)
Disapprove: 58% (-1)

+/- vs. 5-6 August 2023

Fieldwork: 2-3 September 2023
Sample size: 1,219

➤https://t.co/WsOkEruLjO #Japan pic.twitter.com/8RqkW44LoU

— Asia Elects (@AsiaElects) September 8, 2023

In Japan Political Pulse, @SasakawaUSA's Dr. Satohiro Akimoto remarks how PM Fumio Kishida’s poll numbers remain stagnant despite a successful Camp David trilateral summit and predicts a Cabinet and LDP leadership reshuffle in September. (Photo @JPN_PMO)https://t.co/xofqdZOfLB pic.twitter.com/JR2z5YUDm5

— Sasakawa USA (@SasakawaUSA) September 8, 2023

A couple of surprises in Japan’s cabinet reshuffle (still 内定, formal announcement on Wed)—Kamikawa Yoko becomes foreign minister; Kihara Minoru becomes defence minister. Factions balanced carefully for intraparty stability & with Kishida keeping an an eye on building support… pic.twitter.com/nvl38EetZR

— Robert Ward (@RobertAlanWard) September 12, 2023

#PMinAction: On September 1, 2023, PM Kishida attended the opening ceremony of the Cabinet Agency for Infectious Disease Crisis Management.https://t.co/Pe7AwFhTvO pic.twitter.com/XvJ1zfsocN

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) September 4, 2023

#PMinAction: On September 1, 2023 (Disaster Preparedness Day), PM Kishida took part in the FY2023 Comprehensive Disaster Management Drills together with all Cabinet members.https://t.co/XPphjEbRil pic.twitter.com/wxaLknfmHG

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) September 4, 2023

Amid tensions with China over Ren'ai Jiao, Philippines will reportedly not participate in a US-Japan-Australia joint exercise in the South China Sea this week. https://t.co/be8csVKnJ6

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) August 21, 2023

BREAKING: North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile, the Japanese Ministry of Defense reports.

The missile launch comes as North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia where he is expected to meet with Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin. https://t.co/KqnrDBG7lo

— ABC News (@ABC) September 13, 2023

North Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korea says, as Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin set to meet in Russia’s Far East.

Follow live updates. https://t.co/Se64iPNGLY

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 13, 2023

PM's Office of Japan tweets, "North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile…" pic.twitter.com/m0K0E2Dl3x

— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2023

South Korean officials said the train was expected to cover the about 683 miles to Vladivostok in about 20 hours, a timeline that included with a long stopover at the Russia-North Korea border, needed to switch to wheels that would fit Russian railway tracks. pic.twitter.com/NWjeJb4TIV

— Iqbal Latif (@ilatif) September 12, 2023

North Korea's Kim Jong Un is somewhere in Russia in an armoured train but his final destination for meeting with Vladimir Putin is unclear

Latest https://t.co/1kgOnSYCSC

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 12, 2023

⚡️ Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un meet at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Russian Far East.#Russia | #NorthKorea | #VladimirPutin | #KimJongUn pic.twitter.com/P6lOwfzLxg

— RT_India (@RT_India_news) September 13, 2023

Lured by Pyongyang’s propaganda, nearly 100,000 mostly ethnic Koreans left Japan for North Korea in the mid-twentieth century to seek a better life. https://t.co/4JQUTcJqKT

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) August 26, 2023

The Unification Church’s far-reaching links with the party of Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe led to his assassination, but the country still has few controls over religious cults.

(Now open access.)https://t.co/XWOKa0Yu9n

— Le Monde diplomatique in English (@LMdiplo) July 11, 2023

Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster focuses on Robert Oppenheimer, the architect of the WW2 US nuclear program that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki 78 years ago. This event looms large over Japanese culture, in science-fiction, literature and cinema.https://t.co/wCMkXghO9d

— Le Monde diplomatique in English (@LMdiplo) August 7, 2023

McDonald's Japan, automaker Nissan and beer giant Kirin said Tuesday they were dissociating themselves from Japan's biggest boyband agency following revelations about decades of sex abuse by its late founder.https://t.co/Ou673vFric

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) September 12, 2023

World 世界情勢 Vol.63

All the below links and tweets are in English.

取り急ぎ以下貼っておきます。

World Vol.541 (U.S. economy – indexes, etc.)

World Vol.540 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

World Vol.539 (U.S. economy – PPI, CPI)

World Vol.538 (miscellaneous)

World Vol.537 (miscellaneous)

World Vol.536 (U.S. economy – incl credit rating downgrade)

World Vol.535 (Trump Indictment …)

World Vol.534 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

World Vol.533 (miscellaneous)

World Vol.532 (U.S. economy – incl interest rate hikes)

World Vol.531 (miscellaneous)

World Vol.530 (U.S. economy – consumer sentiment, PPI, CPI, etc.)

内容例（各回ツイートもご覧ください）
以下、順に、
541：@federalreserve２件、@NAR_Research、@EIAgov
540：@StateDept,@C4ISRNET、@arbutina_zoran,@dwnews
539：@BLS_gov２件、@econjared46,@WhiteHouseCEA、@TransportStats
538：@WhiteHouse,@FinancialCmte
537：@SlavEnergy,@OilandEnergy、@zerohedge、@NickMarsh6,@BBCWorld、@ARJUNKHARPAL,@CNBC
536：@benjaminpayne,@NPR,@gpbnews、@washingtonpost、@carolinedowney_,@NRO
534：@Orysiaua,@CHUkraineForum、@IrynaVoichuk,@AlyaShandra,@EuromaidanPress、@tejparikh90,@AdamPosen,@FT,@PIIE
532：@ClaireMalon,@zillow,@chicagotribune、@aarthiswami,@MarketWatch、@federalreserve、@YahooFinance,@Harvard_JCHS
531：@NOAA
530：@WhiteHouse

「China supply chain」と入れて出て来たツイートをご参考まで以下貼っておきます。

Venti Technologies, based in both Suzhou, Jiangsu, China and Boston, Massachusetts, is helping to advance the category with its autonomous logistics for industrial and global supply chain hubs. https://t.co/CS2Jn8e6Og pic.twitter.com/ugcUCZXjPz

— Forbes (@Forbes) August 31, 2023

“I will not bow to China’s threats.” Tech billionaire Terry Gou denies Beijing could pressure him through his extensive operations in the country, which include much of Apple’s supply chain https://t.co/u5ENhqpvj5

— Bloomberg (@business) August 28, 2023

In early July, Beijing announced export restrictions on eight gallium and germanium products and materials for which China dominates global production. The move signaled Beijing’s willingness to leverage upstream supply chain advantage: https://t.co/MviKchTdrC

— FDD's Center on Cyber & Technology Innovation (@FDD_CCTI) August 30, 2023

China’s “going out” strategy under the Belt and Road Initiative and Indonesia’s #nickel ore export ban in 2020 have prompted Chinese firms to pour billions of dollars into Indonesia’s nickel supply chain.

Read our latest cross-divisional research: https://t.co/yJVUjYC6eG pic.twitter.com/4Cpm8SVRrw

— S&P Global Ratings (@SPGlobalRatings) August 31, 2023

Rosy sales projections aside, global adoption of BEVs faces huge obstacles. Raw materials shortages, supply chain snarls, mainland China’s dominance, and charging-network snafus demonstrate the transition from ICE to EV will not be an easy path. https://t.co/nuZbfSkJ3f pic.twitter.com/a10GUciVim

— S&P Global Mobility (@SPGMobility) August 31, 2023

SharkNinja CEO Mark Barrocas, facing the possible reinstatement of China tariffs, said "We spent the better part of the last four years diversifying our supply chain outside of China." https://t.co/eLuN8VMwGC

— Boston Business Journal (@BosBizJournal) August 25, 2023

"ReElement offers a panacea to the reliance on China. Americans can move the supply chain back to the country with the use of ReElement’s innovative refining platform."https://t.co/kqIMTpor4b

— ReElement Technologies (@ReElementTech) August 25, 2023

Merit3D is shattering the mold by offering an agile, cost-effective process that transforms the way we create parts.

With Merit3D, businesses can tweak their designs on-the-fly, print locally, and sidestep China's supply chain uncertainties.https://t.co/clM0yDnCDE

— Utah Business (@UtahBusiness) August 29, 2023

Unsurprisingly, Huawei is leading the charge in China’s fierce counter-attack in the tech war. The indigenous Chinese supply chain takes shape — a necessary, but not sufficient, building block for indigenous innovation. Another US strategic miscalculation! https://t.co/MuJGM9O2Up

— Stephen Roach (@SRoach_econ) August 23, 2023

I joined @peterbergencnn #IntheRoom to talk about cobalt mining in the Congo: “It's an environmental apocalypse, and yet it's at the bottom of the supply chain of the global EV industry, which is meant to support a green transition." Please listen here: https://t.co/4qoPA0XEup

— Siddharth Kara (@siddharthkara) August 29, 2023

China’s dominance in the U.S. supply chain waning: https://t.co/DTLIDCAm0S

— Matthew Continetti (@continetti) August 31, 2023

https://twitter.com/CathyKichler/status/1697430407573348475

Redwood Materials raised $1B to boost plans to supply 100 GWH of recycled lithium-ion battery materials by 2025, enough for 1M+ EVs. Recycling could avoid the harms of mining and ease US dependence on China's dominance in the L-ion battery supply chain: https://t.co/yCk7fWSxUi

— Jeff St. John (@jeffsaintjohn) August 30, 2023

https://twitter.com/Telegraph/status/1696436888570081438

Watch: The U.S. has banned many cotton imports from China over concerns it is harvested by forced labor in Xinjiang. WSJ unpacks the complexity of the supply chain to explain why experts believe much of the cotton is still making its way to the U.S. https://t.co/9qa2mqEasp

— Real Time Economics (@WSJecon) August 31, 2023

The long-term irony of this supply chain strategy is that when India becomes rich and powerful on trade (just like China did), the United States will condemn and sanction it just as it does China. India won't get a free pass for being a democracy.https://t.co/Q6Pqw6Rftj

— Ian Garrick Mason (@iangarrickmason) August 30, 2023

https://twitter.com/BaldwinRE/status/1697152189662220294

Apple’s major suppliers list in 2022 shows that 80% of its manufacturing partners have a footprint in China, but as the company seeks to diversify its supply chain, that list is set to change and could mean higher prices for consumers.

Debby Wu has more https://t.co/gCZ1xg1Kyv pic.twitter.com/NpLcLyzkzw

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) August 28, 2023

https://twitter.com/PriapusIQ/status/1695755158058078712

China will put in place a preliminary technological system covering all key industries of the manufacturing sector by 2025, according to a guideline unveiled Tuesday. The system is expected to guide enterprises to set up advanced R&D and supply chain management systems. pic.twitter.com/6wtkpOVz0S

— China Science (@ChinaScience) August 29, 2023

https://twitter.com/EmmaLGraney/status/1696549417510408600
　https://twitter.com/WangLutongMFA/status/1697197905558552865
　https://twitter.com/CGTNOfficial/status/1695775671144857647
　https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1696563359653548202

“Any time we see a software supply chain attack, it’s somewhat interesting. But in terms of sophistication, this is a cut above the rest.” https://t.co/j4a9A97NfH

— WIRED (@WIRED) August 26, 2023

#Saudi, #UAE and #Iran add massive oil resources to #China’s #BRICS trade mix #Egypt enters as a beggar state with immense global supply chain value, #Ethiopia adds networks in the Horn of Africa, while Argentina expands the alternative forum to the western hemisphere pic.twitter.com/GsrScRdFlI

— Dr Andreas Krieg (@andreas_krieg) August 24, 2023

Rapidly expanding the recycling of products, like solar panels and electric vehicles, would avoid UK supply chain risks from China #EthicalHour https://t.co/ek6J02WDY1

— Dr Andrew Lumsden-Groom (@LumsdenGroom) August 30, 2023

https://twitter.com/michaeltanchum/status/1694331149005271485

Chinese workers protest factory closures and layoffs

– China Labour Bulletin compiles "Strike Map"

– Electronics and garment sectors hit hardest

– Dwindling demand and supply chain shifts cited as causes#ChinaProtests https://t.co/v4nuqQBrfh

— Swarajya (@SwarajyaMag) August 28, 2023

https://twitter.com/Arturo_Sarukhan/status/1695899919171686748

#Xi is calling on BRICS nations to “oppose decoupling and supply chain disruption,” meaning to embrace #UyghurForcedLabor products and normalize #UyghurGenocide.

Shame!https://t.co/QCobpmZeok

— Rushan Abbas (@RushanAbbas) August 24, 2023

America and China were about 17% and 29% respectively of global manufacturing output in 2022. However, the US has much less supply chain risk than China. https://t.co/WkkbLUsyxO pic.twitter.com/5ZvBsT5f4r

— Napoleon Bonaparte Appreciator (@NapoleonBonabot) August 24, 2023

Has the US lost industrial capacity to China for a few decades? Yes
Is the US still a major manufacturing power house and now in a process of reindustrialization because of East Asia’s supply chain risk? Also yes https://t.co/Fowj0pnfmt

— Napoleon Bonaparte Appreciator (@NapoleonBonabot) August 24, 2023

Republican attorneys general from 16 U.S. states have asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to audit China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein's supply chain for use of forced labor. https://t.co/uv2tFzx0Gv

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) August 29, 2023

China’s tech industry usually ramps up hiring in summer, but this year is different amid weak demand and ongoing supply chain decoupling.https://t.co/OAwjLxjJsk

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) August 27, 2023

The move is expected to prevent widespread disruption in the global semiconductor supply chain. https://t.co/NMJez1Ltjf

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) August 24, 2023

China’s ban on exports of rare earths to Japan in 2010 created the best scenario for Tokyo’s developing its own rare earth supply chain, giving the middle finger to Beijing as the US starts establishing the same kind of supply chain. https://t.co/BPZ9oH77LJ

— TheFinancialDistrict (@TheFinancialD) September 1, 2023

China's chokehold on wind turbine manufacturing threatens the national security of any country reliant on wind power.

China controls EVERY single supply chain segment:

75% of gearbox manufacturing
65% of generator manufacturing
60% of blade manufacturing pic.twitter.com/QMqB3EJQQo

— Brian Gitt (@BrianGitt) August 22, 2023

Chinese EV makers attending IAA Mobility in Munich:

– BYD (Hall B3.D40)
– Xpeng (Hall C2.A41)
– Leapmotor (Hall B1.B10)
– Dongfeng (Hall B1.C10)
– Seres (Hall A2.D10)
– MG (Hall B2.E23)

Missing:
– Nio
– Hiphi
– Zeekr
– GWM

EV supply chain attending:
– CATL (Hall A2.E30)
– CABL…

— CarNewsChina.com (@CarNewsChina) August 29, 2023

China’s Dominance in the Solar Panel Supply Chain pic.twitter.com/7x1UK6SL7S

— Alvin Foo (@alvinfoo) September 1, 2023

　https://twitter.com/MacroPoloChina/status/1695194700129423755
　https://twitter.com/MacroPoloChina/status/1694738193977946151
　https://twitter.com/SunnyJDSOLAR/status/1697306306003218907
　https://twitter.com/DerekHallen/status/1696148505138495934
　https://twitter.com/TripInChina/status/1696740846438432978
　https://twitter.com/CGMeifangZhang/status/1694082315385819365

#China holds over 50% of the global processing and refining capacity for essential #EVBattery materials. Notably, China accounts for 70% of cathode production capacity and 85% of anode production capacity worldwide.

Read more about China’s #EVIndustry⏬https://t.co/JdDdBByrnr

— China Briefing (@ChinaBriefing) August 28, 2023

China's red supply chain in motion! Chinese manufacturers including BYD, Luxshare, and GoerTek are aggressively entering Apple's supply chain via various products. What changes can we expect in Apple's future supply chain?https://t.co/uVY9rGaiO7

— TrendForce (@trendforce) August 30, 2023

Over 300 well-known Chinese and foreign companies have registered for the Nov 28-Dec 2 inaugural China International Supply Chain Expo. https://t.co/93jyRddyo2 pic.twitter.com/tuOVh2mzph

— China.org.cn (@chinaorgcn) August 31, 2023

Over 300 well-known Chinese and foreign companies have registered for the Nov 28-Dec 2 inaugural China International Supply Chain Expo in Shanghai. #supplychain #expo @investshanghai @exposinchina https://t.co/db9Jxgw5lj

— Enterprising China (@sinoprise) August 31, 2023

COSCO Shipping offers “For For Tune”

“For For Tune” is a new digital end-to-end supply chain solution for shipping cargo from Europe to China, including inland transportation services and optional customs clearance in China#wcn #worldcargonews https://t.co/oXSlMtiKVS

— WorldCargo News (@WorldCargoNews) August 31, 2023

Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.94

#Japan, the world's third-largest economy and the fifth-largest emitter of CO2, has been lagging behind the #EuropeanUnion in deploying an expansive carbon pricing regime.

Read the @SPGCI article to learn more: https://t.co/5hqrqrK0Zd pic.twitter.com/1sJRrk0Wha

— S&P Global (@SPGlobal) August 16, 2023

Saudis ask to join UK, Italy and Japan’s joint air combat programme https://t.co/FDkZ076JU8

— The Guardian (@guardian) August 11, 2023

https://twitter.com/UNDP/status/1691359073600716800

Here’s what you need to know about the Blue Jays’ 1-0 loss to the Guardians at Progressive Field on Tuesday. https://t.co/SySDJPig9O

— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) August 9, 2023

https://twitter.com/Mississauga_Cal/status/1692350414836896023

How has the government of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio responded to India’s new Global South strategy?https://t.co/TJo3YeUDvF

— Nippon.com (@nippon_en) August 21, 2023

Every day I download 150 parameters for the Chinese market. Every one of them is trading normally. The RMB is trading in lockstep with the Japanese yen, and both are falling because US rates are rising. There's not a whiff of crisis or contagion. pic.twitter.com/uqq9c34Ez2

— David P. Goldman (@davidpgoldman) August 21, 2023

The U.S., Japan and Australia will hold joint naval drills on Wednesday, as tensions continue to mount in the South China Sea following Russian and Chinese military activity in the region. https://t.co/bYD7fFDgzM

— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 18, 2023

Russia, China hold joint naval war games in the Pacific Oceanhttps://t.co/zW8bHnTdaG

— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) August 18, 2023

China reacts to US President Joe Biden hosting his Japanese and South Korean counterparts at Camp David for a trilateral summit pic.twitter.com/GfgqNZwEzS

— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) August 18, 2023

North Korea has informed the Japan Coast Guard of plans to launch a “satellite rocket” sometime between Aug. 24-31https://t.co/ZdYEAHAITm

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) August 22, 2023

North Korea will make a second try at putting an apparent spy satellite into orbit between Thursday and Aug. 31, the Japanese government said Tuesday, after a failed attempt in May. https://t.co/96t0eJlwzp

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) August 21, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden met with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in hopes of cementing three-way relations into a rock-solid alliance against North Korea and China. https://t.co/NlZ2X1ikcp

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) August 21, 2023

North Korea's ICBM launch success likely due to Russia help: U.S. experthttps://t.co/VywHMdSA1a #northkorea #missile #ICBM #UnitedStates #KyodoNewsPlus

— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) August 18, 2023

▼Prime Minister's Instructionshttps://t.co/nZMW0vvryL

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) August 22, 2023

BREAKING: North Korea announces it will launch a satellite between Aug. 24 and 31, according to the Japanese Prime Minister's office and Japan Coast Guard, which disclosed drop zone coordinates early Tuesday morning pic.twitter.com/GslWxbWlsv

— NK NEWS (@nknewsorg) August 21, 2023

ICYMI: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden announced three measures to bring trilateral security cooperation “to new heights,” according to a joint declaration released Friday. https://t.co/Z5wzM7LVVf

— NK NEWS (@nknewsorg) August 21, 2023

Launch could take place between August 24 and 31, after May’s attempt ended in disaster. https://t.co/mEwwYbSAkk

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) August 22, 2023

North Korea said the summit between the United States, South Korea and Japan at the Camp David presidential retreat on Friday was aimed at formulating a "nuclear war provocation."#NorthKorea | #SouthKorea | #UnitedStates https://t.co/YHbSXG1Pcg

— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) August 21, 2023

#BREAKING Japan PM calls on North Korea to call off planned satellite launch pic.twitter.com/kalcsrxj70

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 22, 2023

North Korea has notified Japan's Coast Guard that it intends to launch a satellite in the coming days, Japanese media reported.

The planned launch is believed to be a retry of a military reconnaissance satellite launch that North Korea attempted in May.https://t.co/nRFoTTKoJQ

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 21, 2023

North Korea to launch satellite over Yellow Sea -Japan Coast Guard https://t.co/QuBrVKrBX0 pic.twitter.com/wrhUHy7aDN

— Reuters (@Reuters) August 21, 2023

#FPVideo: US and South Korea have begun large-scale military exercise called Ulchi Freedom Guardian Exercise. North Korea conducted a missile test as the military drills were about to begin. #northkorea #southkorea #us #japan #southkorea #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews pic.twitter.com/t9rH17kooJ

— Firstpost (@firstpost) August 21, 2023

The Japanese Government will now exercise not only denial deterrence but also punitive deterrence against the North Korean ballistic missile threat. https://t.co/PGgGI2LyjN

— War on the Rocks (@WarOnTheRocks) August 22, 2023

Despite this week’s historic summit at Camp David and the unifying effect of #NorthKorea’s record number of missile launches, relations between #Japan and #SouthKorea “remain complicated,” our Kemi Adewalure writes. Read more in our latest Q&A: https://t.co/5ktWjf34RW

— U.S. Institute of Peace (@USIP) August 19, 2023

The leaders will agree to a new three-way crisis hotline, regular military drills and trilateral summits each yearhttps://t.co/rXKDktmkGk

— RTÉ News (@rtenews) August 18, 2023

The U.S., Japan and South Korea agreed to instate annual military exercises, collaborate on missile defense and shore up supply chain security. https://t.co/Hk2m7Umoev

— Defense News (@defense_news) August 19, 2023

President Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea agreed to expand security and economic cooperation on Friday, after a summit at Camp David that sought to forge a bulwark against North Korea and the growing influence of China. https://t.co/3Sg00XJFg1 pic.twitter.com/vUPKcHYNTE

— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 18, 2023

Biden's commitments to South Korea and Japan during the Camp David Summit, serves as a powerful barricade against threats from North Korea and China and a response to Trump's 'America First' approach, which Biden says has made us "weaker not stronger." https://t.co/kO9HLikT7a

— The Hill (@thehill) August 18, 2023

President Biden hosted the first-ever trilateral summit with the leaders of South Korea and Japan. The president hopes to build a united front in the Pacific against emerging threats from China and North Korea. Reporters got a rare invite to Camp David for the historic meeting. pic.twitter.com/1YmmXtVUBL

— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) August 18, 2023

President Biden is at Camp David, meeting with the leaders of Japan and South Korea, as all three nations grow concerned about China’s military and economic ambitions, along with its ties to Russia, as well as an increasingly isolated and unpredictable North Korea. pic.twitter.com/QAdEsz0qIt

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) August 18, 2023

President Biden hosted an international summit at Camp David, bringing together Japan and South Korea who are facing common risks from North Korea’s nuclear provocations and China’s more aggressive show of military strength in the region.@KellyO reports. pic.twitter.com/cxHi7Aa9KD

— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) August 18, 2023

Pres. Biden is hosting the leaders of South Korea and Japan in a historic Camp David summit. It's the first standalone meeting among the three allies as they're brought closer together by China’s rise and the threat from North Korea. @MarykBruce reports. https://t.co/c62YgNDUhT pic.twitter.com/iFlZrgDBjs

— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) August 19, 2023

China's behavior has brought Japan and South Korea together to work with the US, says former ambassador. North Korea's rapidly advancing nuclear program & military cooperation with Russia also raising concerns. Military activity escalating in Indo-Pacific. @MarquardtA @CNNSitRoom pic.twitter.com/xrYi3n4Vn0

— Will Ripley (@willripleyCNN) August 18, 2023

The U.S., Japan and South Korea agreed to strengthen cooperation, forging a firmer three-way alliance at a time of growing assertiveness by China and belligerence from North Korea https://t.co/0gnSHjKeCP

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) August 18, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio may agree on a missile defense plan during Kishida’s visit to the U.S. that begins on Thursday, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.https://t.co/wn9tYoci55

— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) August 16, 2023

Japan, U.S. to develop interceptor missile for hypersonic weapons https://t.co/BPjQ2tJQOy pic.twitter.com/lmy3MxtCX3

— American Military News (@AmerMilNews) August 15, 2023

Ahead of Biden's US-Japan-South Korea summit, @AndrewIYeo, @solis_msolis, and @foreman_hanna give essential background and explain the unique window of opportunity to advance trilateral relations. https://t.co/JpRHFEDU3w

— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) August 17, 2023

Growing threats from China and North Korea are pushing Tokyo and Seoul closer together, and both countries have concurrently boosted cooperation with NATO countries in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. https://t.co/dslQeBk0tc

— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) August 18, 2023

　https://twitter.com/ForeignAffairs/status/1692559214638428258

"Beijing is extremely worried about this, what we have is something historic."

Gordon Chang and Michael Pillsbury discuss the upcoming summit between the United States, South Korea and Japan to combat China and North Korea. @GordonGChang @mikepillsbury @BiancaDLGarza pic.twitter.com/nbvfYIu1dn

— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) August 17, 2023

With the leaders of the US, South Korea and Japan meeting at Camp David, attention has once again been turned to North Korea’s as well as to China’s activities in the region.@hosei_pr https://t.co/C97UJh42pQ

— The Conversation – Australia + New Zealand (@ConversationEDU) August 22, 2023

At a Camp David summit, the United States, South Korea and Japan agreed to deepen military and economic ties to counter China's rise and North Korea's nuclear threats.https://t.co/DLqUoOz6ES

— DW News (@dwnews) August 19, 2023

Friday's summit between US, Japan and South Korea could set the political, military and economic tone in the Indo-Pacific for decades. And it's sending a clear message to both China and North Korea pic.twitter.com/47KQDgVnln

— TRT World (@trtworld) August 19, 2023

US President Joe Biden is all set to host Japan and South Korea at Camp David.

Announcements on expanded military cooperation are expected – with ballistic missile defences and technology development set to take centre stage. @SaroyaHem joined by @JamesDJBrown, for insights pic.twitter.com/qrj7d7KSK2

— WION (@WIONews) August 17, 2023

President Joe Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are expected to announce new initiatives to work together on missile defense, intelligence-sharing and technology.https://t.co/Hh8FNl5099 pic.twitter.com/DB4IFvB2S0

— Thai PBS World (@ThaiPBSWorld) August 16, 2023

The Biden administration held the summit with the leaders of the main US allies in Asia in a bid to project unity in the face of China’s growing power and nuclear threats from North Korea. https://t.co/ocWzjupi6d | via @onenewsph

— The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) August 20, 2023

Biden on Friday will announce new security cooperation at a first-of-a-kind three-way summit with the leaders of Japan and South Korea, hoping to send a message of strength to China which has already made clear its displeasurehttps://t.co/onedCnqXxT

— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) August 18, 2023

The U.S., Japan and South Korea plan to announce groundbreaking steps to bolster mutual security ties at a summit this week in Maryland, senior Biden administration officials say. https://t.co/dQbnKMXlJH

— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 17, 2023

“Historical grievances between America’s two closest Asian allies, Japan and South Korea, have loomed as a potential Achilles’ heel for U.S. security interests in the region for far too long,” writes Daniel Russel. https://t.co/GIfLc7TDmN

— New York Times Opinion (@nytopinion) August 17, 2023

China, North Korea Loom as US, Japan, South Korea Leaders Head to First Trilateral Summithttps://t.co/EKFQVRYn6N

— Voice of America (@VOANews) August 17, 2023

https://twitter.com/AustraliaChair/status/1691490605275262983

STARTING SOON: Tune in at 1:00 PM EDT for an exciting conversation with Kurt Campbell, @MiraRappHooper & @USAmbJapan in conversation with @AndrewIYeo & @patricia_m_kim analyzing the challenges and opportunities for U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral coordination.https://t.co/aK77Ad1tF6

— Brookings Foreign Policy (@BrookingsFP) August 16, 2023

OUT NOW | "Poised to Meet: What to Expect from the US-#ROK–#Japan Trilateral Summit?" Read the latest from @Korea_Center Associate @KaylaOrta1 ⤵️ https://t.co/IXgrvpF0bl

— The Wilson Center (@TheWilsonCenter) August 16, 2023

Japan marks 78th anniversary of end of World War II.https://t.co/NKPrznIOAF

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) August 15, 2023

Eyes on PM Kishida speech as Japan marks 78th anniversary of end of WWIIhttps://t.co/M2DCKdBYiU #KyodoNewsPlus

— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) August 14, 2023

Japan PM Kishida sends offering to Yasukuni shrine on WWII anniv. https://t.co/vAYflTfge0

— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) August 15, 2023

Japan WWII survivor, 101, speaks up over Russian invasion, futility of war https://t.co/50OE1D9Yjo pic.twitter.com/0rn8h70c63

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) August 15, 2023

On VJ Day we remember all those who served to secure Victory over Japan 78 Years ago, and the particular hardships they faced during the Far East campaign. We thank those who served and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.#VJDay #WW2 #Gurkhas #Victory #Soldier pic.twitter.com/VruyVirTKF

— Gurkha Brigade (@Gurkha_Brigade) August 15, 2023

Among the crew of USS Hollandia celebrating the surrender of Japan #OTD in 1945 is Paul Newman. Newman wanted to be a naval aviator but was rejected because of his colorblindness. He served as an aviation radioman in the Pacific theater during the war. #VJDay pic.twitter.com/6QcPRUKoOY

— U.S. Naval Institute (@NavalInstitute) August 14, 2023

https://twitter.com/SailorMuseum/status/1691117475323342848

This day 78 years ago was proclaimed as VJ Day after Japan accepted defeat finally bringing WW2 to an end.
The official documents were signed on 2nd September 1945.

Today, we remember all those lost during six years of war between 1939 and 1945. #VJDay pic.twitter.com/bVx9mH25qQ

— The Veterans Charity (@VETERANSCHARITY) August 15, 2023

https://twitter.com/VeteransFdn/status/1691374276018905088

Stationed in Okinawa, James Smith describes the exact moment he found out that Japan had surrendered and that World War II was over. #VJDay pic.twitter.com/zodmzTD2nz

— Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (@IntrepidMuseum) August 15, 2023

On this day in 1945, Japan formally surrendered to the US, ending WWII.

Today we remember the sacrifices of the #GreatestGeneration who fought to protect our nation. #VJDay pic.twitter.com/wmKqdZuhX9

— Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) August 15, 2023

https://twitter.com/BBCWomansHour/status/1691383007779684353
https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/1691383542415020032

#OnThisDay in 1945, Victory over Japan Day was declared, bringing an end to WWII.

Today, we pause to remember the bravery and courage of British, Commonwealth and Allied forces, who served in defence of freedom and democracy.#VJDay #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/5y7xiI3G1K

— UK Military & Defence Staff in US (@UKdefUS) August 15, 2023

15th of August 1945: Japan makes a historic announcement, officially surrendering to the Allied forces and marking the end of #WorldWarII. The world rejoices as the war's darkness is lifted, and peace takes hold. This date, known as Victory over Japan (#VJDay) Day, symbolizes… pic.twitter.com/lJJP5zE8tm

— Storm Warfare (@StormWarfare) August 15, 2023

On this day in 1281, Japan is saved as storms scatter a 4,000-ship Mongol invasion armada. Japanese will call it "kamikaze" or "the divine wind." The name will later be applied to suicide pilots of World War Two. pic.twitter.com/7RjsVJ2ptg

— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) August 15, 2023

World 世界情勢 Vol.62

All the below links and tweets are in English.

取り急ぎ以下貼っておきます。

World Vol.529 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – NATO Summit in Lithuania)

World Vol.528 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – NATO Summit in Lithuania)

World Vol.527 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

World Vol.526 (Musk’s Twitter)

World Vol.525 (miscellaneous – incl China, South America)

World Vol.524 (miscellaneous)

World Vol.523 (economy – U.S., etc.)

World Vol.522 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

World Vol.521 (Turkiye – incl Presidential Election)

World Vol.520 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023)

World Vol.519 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – incl Kakhovka dam)

World Vol.518 (ECB, U.S. indexes, etc.)

内容例（各回ツイートもご覧ください）
以下、順に、
529:@NATO,@G7
525:@elpaisinenglish、@TheEconomist
524:@RankingRoyals、@eu_echo、@BerkeleyLawCLEE
523:@News24、@BostonFed
522:@Finneganporter,@BusinessInsider,@TheStudyofWar、@RFERL、@julianbarnes,@helenecooper,@EricSchmittNYT,@nytimes、@isabelvanbrugen,@newsweek
520:@StateDept、@FCDOGovUK
519:@AP、@MailOnline,@EINGazpromNews
518:@ecb、@NYFedResearch

最近の中国関連ツイートを以下貼っておきます。

#LetTheScienceTalk
Ambassador Shigeru Ushio of Japan to South Africa contributed an opinion piece to an article that is not based on scientific evidence in a local newspaper contributed by the Chinese Ambassador to South Africa. pic.twitter.com/LptyhvsYxE

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) August 9, 2023

The U.S. warned Japan over the course of a year that Chinese state hackers had infiltrated its defense networks before Tokyo took sufficient action to try to secure them, according to current and former U.S. officials. https://t.co/3geSyupC18

— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) August 9, 2023

SCOOP: China hacked Japan’s sensitive defense networks, alarming top U.S. national security officials. Tokyo has made strides since the 2020 breach was discovered by the NSA. But the problem is still not fully fixed. https://t.co/hURh4xRYd7

— Ellen Nakashima (@nakashimae) August 7, 2023

After Chinese hackers got their hands on Japanese defense secrets, the U.S. said Tokyo needs to bolster its cybersecurity or else data sharing between the two allies could be disrupted.https://t.co/mvy9Bi79qv

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) August 9, 2023

The U.S. has said it is “confident” about sharing intelligence with Japan, following fears that this could be curtailed in the wake of a report that Chinese hackers had infiltrated Tokyo’s defense networks. https://t.co/hT8ryhgqQZ

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) August 9, 2023

Pentagon confident on sharing intelligence with Japan despite China hacking report: The Pentagon said on Tuesday it was confident about sharing intelligence with Japan, despite a U.S. news report saying Chinese military hackers… #japannews #japantoday https://t.co/gl1aAbu8SU

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) August 8, 2023

The Pentagon received reports that Chinese hackers had infiltrated through Japan’s defense system and gotten a hold of the country’s sensitive defense networks. However, when asked, Japan did not provide any details on the situation.https://t.co/55PhyGQG7d pic.twitter.com/WkV41bmpaC

— China in Focus – NTD (@ChinaInFocusNTD) August 9, 2023

Chinese hackers infiltrate Japanese military networks

Chinese military hackers successfully infiltrated classified defense networks in Japan, obtaining crucial information about the ally’s military capacities and strategies. pic.twitter.com/umNLqRR8Db

— Spotlight on China (@spotlightoncn) August 9, 2023

As per The Washington Post, three former senior US officials, who were among a dozen current and former US and Japanese officials interviewed, said that the hackers had deep, persistent access and appeared to be after anything they could gethttps://t.co/hoBWnK1W0r

— OpIndia.com (@OpIndia_com) August 9, 2023

The breach was considered one of the most damaging cyberattacks in Japan's modern history, causing deep concern among Japanese officialshttps://t.co/K8gFDKxp74

— WION (@WIONews) August 8, 2023

The Pentagon said it was confident about sharing intelligence with Japan, despite a US news report saying Chinese military hackers gained access to Japan's most sensitive defense networks. #US #China https://t.co/9eQoYs1Pjt

— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) August 9, 2023

#LEADERS | China's escalating cyber attacks aren't limited to malware discovered in US military systems, new reporting from The Washington Post found.https://t.co/JZCvMuKrWy

— Business Insider Africa (@BusInsiderSSA) August 8, 2023

Chinese military hackers gained access to classified defense networks in Japan beginning in 2020, accessing information about the US ally’s military capabilities and plans.https://t.co/l10keEiPQp

— Mayte Chummia (@Maytechummia) August 7, 2023

"#Japan officials are expressing frustration the US has still not updated the controls…& worry the US outbound investmt screening will be “watered down” from earlier tougher drafts:

“It’s almost as if they’re suddenly afraid of upsetting #China”

Bingohttps://t.co/QimK5yZZjy

— China Beige Book (@ChinaBeigeBook) August 6, 2023

A long-awaited executive order prohibits U.S. investments in China-related semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information technologies and certain AI systems. https://t.co/iaCFkWLbYU

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) August 10, 2023

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to block and regulate high-tech U.S.-based investments going toward China https://t.co/2Rv529pSCR

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) August 10, 2023

India needs mature geopolitics, instead of being emotional.

Look at China. For all the tensions with Japan, the Chinese government welcomes FDI from Japan.

Toyota invests $150 million in https://t.co/v3UEF3MwDl to build robotaxis (driverless taxis).#AI #AutonomousVehicles pic.twitter.com/cIyiSDr13R

— S.L. Kanthan (@Kanthan2030) August 7, 2023

-Recently #China hacked #USA defence computers & through #NorthKorea stole #Russia’s hypersonic missile designs
-Reports are that it also hacked #Japan’s most sensitive system — Defense Ministry’s classified defense networks
-Time has come to make a coordinated attack on #CCP pic.twitter.com/mFWx21mLid

— Insightful Geopolitics (@InsightGL) August 8, 2023

AI/Chip War Update

This Fall, China will ship indigenous 28nm. lithography machines and open the world's first industrial fab for photonic ICs that are cooler, faster, use half the power of electronics. Chinese companies are switching from Micron, Japanese and Korean suppliers… pic.twitter.com/gSOESjMu5g

— Godfree Roberts (@GodfreeTrh) August 3, 2023

https://twitter.com/AgatheDemarais/status/1689532028419497984

My column: Like Japan, India has been overly on the defensive. The daunting challenge India faces today is to regain lost territory in the same way China took it — without resort to open combat. Coming out of a defensive mode is vital to deal with China. https://t.co/WDnaWwz8HK

— Brahma Chellaney (@Chellaney) August 9, 2023

China has lifted pandemic-era restrictions on group tours for more countries, including key markets such as the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia in a potential boon for their tourism industries https://t.co/ml1PIeIBpb

— Reuters (@Reuters) August 10, 2023

Japan has not confirmed that secret information was leaked through a cyberattack, following a Washington Post report that China hacked the country’s sensitive defense networks https://t.co/2jpeQn975L

— Bloomberg (@business) August 8, 2023

JUST IN: China scraps a ban on group travel to several countries including the US, UK, Australia, South Korea and Japan, in what could deliver a boost to the global tourism market https://t.co/nBEgINsFvb

— Bloomberg (@business) August 10, 2023

Optimism that China will reopen the door for group tours to Japan and South Korea sparked investors to buy retail, cosmetics and travel stocks https://t.co/Mq1kVyxKIi

— Bloomberg (@business) August 10, 2023

UPDATE: The Chinese government released a new list of destination countries for outbound group tourism, including Japan, Australia, the U.S., Germany and the U.K.https://t.co/qa4yLdEwdE

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) August 10, 2023

Chinese local authorities seized food imported from Japan: reporthttps://t.co/zCDzbdggEd #China #Japan #Fukushima #KyodoNewsPlus

— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) August 9, 2023

Chinese group tours to Japan set to restart.https://t.co/bWi40wny9p

— Nippon.com (@nippon_en) August 10, 2023

Optimism that China will reopen the door for group tours to Japan and South Korea sparked a flurry of buying Thursday in retail, cosmetics and travel stocks in Tokyo and Seoul. https://t.co/7bT3YezJOk

— Caixin Global (@caixin) August 10, 2023

China on Thursday resumed group tour to countries such as Japan, India, US and Australia, Chinese ministry of culture and tourism announced. pic.twitter.com/7msjkpl8Ve

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) August 10, 2023

Nuclear-contaminated food from Japan has been discovered and seized in Jiashan county, East China’s Zhejiang Province, including candy, chocolates and beverages, Beijing Business Today reported on Tuesday.https://t.co/0zBAAg7x2p

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) August 9, 2023

BEIJING: China on Thursday lifted a Covid-era ban on outbound group tours to dozens of countries including the United States and Japan, a move that could result in crowds of Chinese tourists returning to destinations around the world. https://t.co/s9amGtGZ28 pic.twitter.com/B0oFBivFgH

— Bangkok Post (@BangkokPostNews) August 10, 2023

Within months of reopening its international borders, Chinese outbound travel has staged a smart recovery, much faster than Japan. The UAE emerges as top destination for the #Chinesetravellers, says data collated by #ForwardKeys. #IO @ForwardKeys @cntodel https://t.co/iunDgObrpw

— INDIA OUTBOUND MAGAZINE (@indiaoutbound) August 8, 2023

TSMC founder Morris Chang, 92, to NYT: “We control all the choke points,” Mr. Chang said, referring to the U.S., the Netherlands, Japan, S. Korea and Taiwan. “China can’t really do anything if we want to choke them.”@paulmozur @JohnLiuNN https://t.co/b06f1LA1JT

— Jonathan Cheng (@JChengWSJ) August 5, 2023

As TSMC chairman Mark Liu made clear in our second piece on the company, there’s no future in which TSMC’s key research and development leaves Taiwan. It is making factories in the US and Japan, but Taiwan is everything for TSMC, and will stay so. https://t.co/RziWoyVACq

— Paul Mozur 孟建國 (@paulmozur) August 4, 2023

China Is Losing Out as Global Funds Chase Returns in Japan Stocks – Bloomberg https://t.co/cYdaxylSuR

— Michael Ron Bowling (@mrbcyber) August 6, 2023

When the real estate bubble started collapsing last year all these Chinese economists began to worry about a Japan-like situation where so many people are paying down debt…& [the] economy could…fall into a deflationary spiral..that is already happening https://t.co/w9jvaXCJPV

— Covell Meyskens (@cfmeyskens) August 10, 2023

In the first half of this year, the scale of #gamers in #China was 668 million, a year-on-year increase of 0.35%, reaching a historical high. The #US, #Japan, and #SouthKorea are still the main overseas markets for China's #mobilegames. pic.twitter.com/Fxu95EQzMS

— Finance World (@FinanceWorld8) August 3, 2023

Regardless of the extreme heat, members of the Japan Uyghur Association and its Japanese supporters are raising awareness of China's committing Genocide against the Uyghurs. pic.twitter.com/bw3TFrLURD

— UyghurInfo (@UyghurInfo) July 31, 2023

#NATO recognising #China’s expansionist behaviour as a #challenge implies the growing significance of #IndoPacific countries for the alliance, writes @simranwalia10 https://t.co/pC6LvRl3u8

— ORF (@orfonline) August 8, 2023

#Japan's ambassador to the #Philippines responds to the dangerous & hostile action yesterday by #China's Coast Guard against #Philippines Navy vessels on their way to resupply PH's Ayungin (2nd Thomas) Shoal outpost in the #SouthChinaSea pic.twitter.com/M5pY0cNGFf

— Indo-Pacific News – Geo-Politics & Defense News (@IndoPac_Info) August 6, 2023

PH National Security Council Aug 4 said that PH & the US had agreed to conduct joint patrols in #SCS before the end of 2023. It’s still unclear whether Australia & Japan will join the patrol as cited by several official and media sources. https://t.co/VRtkqLLErM

— South China Sea Connect (@Scs_Connect) August 9, 2023

A whirlwind of meetings with top leaders of Italy, World Bank, China, Russia, Egypt, and Japan. It’s been a hectic few weeks of diplomatic engagements for #Ethiopia. pic.twitter.com/kxkrM8onom

— Pulp Faction (@DanielsonKassa1) August 3, 2023

U.S. scientist Paul Dickman: 'Nuclear power stations across the world – including many in China – constantly dispose of tritium into the sea…“There is a point of hypocrisy here. They're accusing Japanese of doing what they do."https://t.co/h9Z05S6cqA

— Joel Atkinson 舟綽 (@Joel_P_Atkinson) August 9, 2023

https://twitter.com/Terror_Alarm/status/1689061594242629632

China now taking a leaf out of MITI's (Japan) book by limiting "wasteful" competition in a sector where it has already achieved dominance. The Chinese take lessons from the best, we draw inspiration from old white men who lived centuries years ago like Messrs Smith and Marx pic.twitter.com/Fdk2ShKbkV

— Diva Jain (@DivaJain2) August 9, 2023

It’s 1960. Everyone is forecasting the Soviet economy will surpass the US

It’s 1990. Everyone is forecasting the Japanese economy will surpass the US

It’s 2010. Everyone is forecasting the Chinese economy will surpass the US https://t.co/wwsJvAV0Er

— Problems Clown, Esq. (@_deltaVelocity_) August 3, 2023

Article written by Wu Jinglian, a prominent Chinese economist deeply engaged in Reform and Opening up, on one of the architects of Japan’s Industrial Policy https://t.co/e8VPcHnaNt

— Bert Hofman（郝福满） (@berthofmanecon) August 10, 2023

Breaking news: China’s economy has fallen into deflation as consumer prices contracted for the first time in more than two years https://t.co/3DYIDhytss pic.twitter.com/J1G7XPMY14

— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) August 9, 2023

China's economic slowdown raises 'Japanification' fears

China's economy is showing signs of falling into a similar slump as Japan after the end of its asset-price bubble.https://t.co/ituARZ2HkA pic.twitter.com/SN2PXrdWvx

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) August 7, 2023

Japanese automakers are overhauling their operations in China after getting hit by local competition, with some warning that the next few years will determine whether they can stay afloat in the world’s largest car market.@riverakiradavis https://t.co/SLQBwLd7d9

— Jonathan Cheng (@JChengWSJ) August 9, 2023

Japanese Automakers Are Losing Ground To Domestic Competition In China https://t.co/77LZJgXi1V

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) August 9, 2023

An interesting read from an intelligent and unbiased observer with the credentials to back it up

Also, useful ammunition against the "China collapse" theorist – here's why it isn't collapsing and why it's going ok despite a few challengeshttps://t.co/1s3roZ5Lbl

— Jerry's Take on China (@JerrysTakeChina) August 6, 2023

Talkin’ about a cruel joke. China’s rising youth unemployment coincides pretty well with the start of President Xi’s 2nd term and his crackdown on China’s tech & education sectors. Coincidence? I think not! It may be time for Xi to join China’s “lay flat” movement to limit the… pic.twitter.com/ouLLRpWWC5

— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) August 10, 2023

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