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AUKUS pact delivers blow to nuclear nonproliferation regime
Submarine deal provides Iran excuse to pursue illicit weapons program
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Politics
China's and Taiwan's dueling bids spell big opportunity for CPTPP
By luring back U.S., bloc could deal from position of multilateral strength
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Southeast Asia hosting more unicorns as internet economy takes off
China's big-tech crackdown likely reinforces global investors' interest in region
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New democratic framework can bolster CPTPP
China's bid to join trade pact requires members to devise bold plan B
Comment
China's CPTPP push a gambit to break Asia-Pacific solidarity
Membership in trade pact would turn it into tool of Chinese dominance
Comment
Kishida mirrors former PM Ikeda in pursuit of Japan's top post
Separated by decades, both men shared determination to defy the odds
Comment
Is Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida a Keynesian?
Fiscal package could herald a new era of economic redistribution
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Evergrande problems signal basic shift in China's economic model
Achieving its lofty green goals could save planet
Comment
World powers need to stop Myanmar civil war before it is too late
Japan and international community must think outside the box for solution
Comment
Australia 'crosses the Rubicon' with nuclear submarine accord
AUKUS deal reverberates among Asian nations coping with China-US row
Comment
Japan needs a reformer, not stabilizer, in next PM Kishida
He must remember rank-and-file members voted for change
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Japan's 100th prime minister must bring big ideas for nation's future
Communication and clarity are needed to inspire public participation in politics
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Deep freeze to mild chill? China may tweak its hardline U.S. stance
Xi looks to avoid conflict amid sharper focus on domestic issues
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Why U.S. membership in CPTPP makes more sense than ever
Washington risks being locked out and ceding Indo-Pacific influence to China
Comment
Who's slacking? Dog sleds offer insight into Japan's LDP race
Past leadership votes teach importance of having the right teammates
Comment
Evergrande is hostage to Beijing's property pain threshold
China wants to signal it is serious about cooling sector but not at the cost of an economic engine
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Japan's Digital Agency debut marred by Suga's waning clout
Search for leader to spearhead government efficiency drive veers off course
Comment
From COVID to China's rise, Japan needs more than a new leader
4-way ruling party race puts focus on crisis management
Trade
Analysis: China's CPTPP bid is curveball aimed at splitting U.S. and Japan
Beijing bets some members will embrace entry by Asian heavyweight
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Beijing eyes fate of pro-China heavyweight as Japan picks leader
LDP Secretary-General Nikai viewed as guardian of bilateral ties
