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Time for Japan to get real on UFO intelligence sharing
With humans likely the threat, Tokyo needs to lend its eyes on the sky
North America
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
China criticizes US Olympic broadcaster NBC for 'incomplete map'
Graphic shown during opening ceremony excluded Taiwan and South China Sea
Interview
Ex-MUFG CEO reveals background of investment in Morgan Stanley
Importance of Japan-US economic security serves as push: Hirano
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Star athletes to watch at Tokyo Olympics
The lowdown on the players to keep an eye on at this year's Games
Commodities
US weighs crackdown on Chinese imports of Iranian oil
Washington concerned that Tehran may not return to nuclear talks
Education
China bars for-profit tutoring in core school subjects: document
Policy move triggers sell-off in US-listed New Oriental and TAL Education Group
US-China tensions
China retaliates with sanctions on ex-US Commerce Secretary Ross, others
Beijing responds to action against officials over crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong
Indo-Pacific
US defense chief Austin to meet Duterte with military pact on the line
Philippine ambassador bullish for a deal as Washington courts Southeast Asia
Automobiles
Hitachi to build EV parts plants in US, China and Japan by 2022
Japanese technology group aims for sixfold expansion of capacity as market heats up
Opinion
China is a habit that Pakistan cannot break
Ties with Washington further strained by the need to declare fealty to Beijing
Coronavirus
White House disappointed by China rejecting COVID origin probe plan
The first known case emerged in Wuhan at the end of 2019
Climate Change
G-20 agrees on broad environment statement but stuck on climate goals
Deal comes after 'weeks of negotiations and a two-day non-stop session'
Finance
MUFG Union Bank avoids closures with bare-bones branches
US bank's shift to smaller locations serves as litmus test for Japanese parent group
Opinion
Beware Moon Jae-in's final months in office
Rush to cement legacy may yield dangerous giveaways for Pyongyang
Arts
Yoko Ono's big scream still echoes, and surprises
Reissue of Japanese artist's early recordings contains the seeds of an unwittingly influential sound
International relations
Transcript: Biden's No. 2 diplomat on Olympics, North Korea, ASEAN
Wendy Sherman weighs in on wide range of subjects at Japan roundtable
International relations
US deputy secretary of state adds China visit to Asia itinerary
In Tokyo, Wendy Sherman says allies seek 'best approach' to Taiwan Strait deterrence
Technology
Apple to go all in on 5G for its 2022 iPhone lineup
New phones, MacBooks, AirPods to enter production next month
Media & Entertainment
Asia sign-ups boost Netflix as COVID viewer boom fades
US streaming giant confirms expansion into gaming
Indo-Pacific
A tale of two covers: Japan's message on Taiwan draws US notice
Defense white paper swaps out placid pink landscape for spirited samurai
