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Japan Surpasses China as Biggest US Creditor
| S. Rina | | Dec 18, 2016 09:23 AM EST |
Japan has overtaken China as the country's holdings of the US Treasuries touch $1.13 trillion mark. China, in contrast, now holds $1.12 trillion in US government treasuries. This is the lowest holdings level for China in over six years.
Japan Poised to Overtake China as Biggest US Creditor
| mwaniki wanjiku | | Dec 16, 2016 03:24 AM EST |
This is due to the Chinese Central Bank dipping into its foreign exchange reserves to support the Yuan
Panasonic Creates Automated ‘Smart’ Shopping Basket
| Erza F. | | Dec 15, 2016 07:55 AM EST |
With Amazon making headlines with its automated store, Japanese company Panasonic toughens the race as it rolled out a smart basket that automatically calculates bill and bags purchased items.
China, Japan Agree on Air Contact System to Prevent Air Battles
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Dec 11, 2016 08:34 PM EST |
It denounced that F-15's conduct as "dangerous and unprofessional and destroyed the freedom of navigation and over-flight endowed by international laws."
China Disapproves Japan’s Interference in Military Training in Western Pacific
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 11, 2016 08:01 AM EST |
China slammed Japan on Saturday for allegedly interfering its recent air force training in the Western Pacific region, claiming that two Japanese F-15 fighter jets had abruptly intercepted its exercises.
North Korea Denounces New UN Sanctions, Vows to Retaliate
| Desiree Sison | | Dec 06, 2016 04:57 AM EST |
An infuriated North Korea has denounced the new United Nations sanctions imposed on the isolated state saying the punishment was an "abuse of power" and violated its "right to self-defense."
China, Japan Hold First Bilateral Security Talks since March 2015
| Theena Ocay | | Dec 02, 2016 01:38 AM EST |
Japan and China's foreign and defense officials finally held their first bilateral security talks on Monday in Beijing since March 2015.
China’s Largest Naval Drill Fails to stop South Korea Deploying THAAD; Japan to also Operate THAAD
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Nov 29, 2016 08:53 PM EST |
Japan also announced it has taken the first steps in a process that will eventually lead to its deploying THAAD.
Amusement Park Forced to Close Down Skatting Rink Over Frozen-Dead Fishes
| Steve M.C. | | Nov 29, 2016 09:54 AM EST |
Space World Amusement Park in Japan has been forced to shut down its ice-skating rink on Sunday after receiving online backlash for putting frozen fishes on display on the floor.
Dominos Japan Will Soon Deliver Pizzas... With Reindeers! [VIDEO]
| Maria Velasquez | | Nov 28, 2016 06:36 PM EST |
Just as it is in the U.S., people in Japan are very enthusiastic about Christmas. But unlike the U.S., the Japanese are also notorious for coming up with the craziest promotional ideas.
Japan Announces Plan to Build the World’s Fastest Supercomputer
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 28, 2016 09:03 AM EST |
Japan is looking to retake the title of having the world’s fastest supercomputer, a title the country lost to tech leaders like the United States and China. Japan recently announced its intention to build the world’s fastest and most efficient supercomputer by the end of 2017.
'Star Wars'-Themed Phones to be Released with 'Dark Side' and 'Light Side' Versions
| Maria Velasquez | | Nov 27, 2016 03:46 AM EST |
Here's some good news for fans of the galaxy far, far away--"Star Wars"-themed Android phones will soon be released, and with "Dark Side" and "Light Side" versions!
Japan and China will hold their First Bilateral Security Talk for 2016
| Staff Reporter | | Nov 26, 2016 03:14 AM EST |
Japan and China's foreign and defense officials will hold their first bilateral security talks on Monday in Beijing since March 2015, according to Fumio Kishida Japan's Foreign Ministry.
China Criticizes Japan South Korea Military Intelligence Agreement, Says it Will ‘Only Worsen’ Confrontation on Korean Peninsula
| Som Patidar | | Nov 25, 2016 03:28 AM EST |
China has lashed out at a recent military intelligence agreement signed between Japan and South Korea.
South Korea and Japan to Accelerate Information Sharing about North Korea under New Pact
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Nov 23, 2016 06:37 PM EST |
"The pact will allow South Korea to directly share information on Pyongyang obtained by Japan without having to go through the United States"
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