TOKYO -- In the third week of December, two major events took place that underscored Japan's close ties to the rest of Asia in energy and decarbonization efforts.
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Why Japan is wary of teaming up with China to decarbonize Asia
Real question is whether China will allow Japan to assert leadership in sector
Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (front row, on the right) speaks at the first Asia Zero Emission Community summit in Tokyo in December 2023. Japan's eagerness to exclude China from decarbonization efforts in Asia reflects a shift in the balance of power between the countries. © Kyodo
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