The Nikkei View
Trump must abandon dangerous tariff plan
Duties on steel and aluminum imports would hurt US allies more than China
The Nikkei View
Beware North Korea's Olympic charm offensive
Engaging with Pyongyang without progress on denuclearization is a fool's game
The Nikkei View
Two tasks await Kuroda in his second stint as BOJ chief
Japan needs a definite end to deflation and a road map out of aggressive easing
The Nikkei View
Japan must update its bilateral EPAs for 21st-century trade
Reworking bilateral Asian deals is a key step to creating high-standard rules
The Nikkei View
The new US nuclear policy is a step backwards
The White House protocol could undermine the Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Nikkei View
Japan's cryptocurrency exchanges need more stringent safety checks
$533mn Coincheck hack highlights holes in current regulatory system
The Nikkei View
The problems facing China's 'healthy' economy
A housing bubble, slowed reforms and inexperienced leaders all pose challenges
The Nikkei View
Cooperative global framework needed to protect world's open economic order
US and China must be encouraged to respect multilateral, rules-based free trade
The Nikkei View
Japan should tackle New Year challenges while winds are favorable
Time is ripe to address such issues as labor reforms and social security spending
Economy
Building a mutually beneficial relationship between China and Japan
Though each country has different goals and interests, the key is understanding what these are
Politics
Now is the time to pursue a China-Japan-South Korea summit
Leaders are indicating a desire to improve ties. The momentum must not be lost
Politics
Japan must support language education for foreign residents
National-level efforts are needed to ensure social stability and vitality
The Nikkei View
Japan's manufacturers must rebuild their damaged reputations
Quality control scandals have cost the industry decades of hard-won trust
Economy
It's time for Japan to reboot its financial reforms
20 years after the demise of Yamaichi Securities, much work remains to be done
Politics
A 'free and open' Asia will not be built in a day
US and Japan face numerous hurdles as they pursue stability amid China's rise
The Nikkei View
Kobe Steel fraud report does not go far enough
Full, independent accounting of scandal needed to regain customer trust
Economy
TPP 11 trade agreement is a deal to build on
US-less pact can help set standards for an even broader high-quality trade zone
Politics
Editorial: Trump, Abe must lead the way to a more stable Asia
Multilateral cooperation needed alongside robust bilateral alliance
Politics
Editorial: Xi Jinping's tightening grip on China is cause for concern
President's national vision carries implications for regional, global power balances
Politics
Editorial: Abe must use his election mandate to strengthen Japan's economy
Now is the time to push through difficult reforms, not pander to populism
Politics
Editorial: Japan and the US must work together to tackle China's cybersecurity law
If recourse to the WTO fails, concerted government action will be needed
Politics
Editorial: It's time for the leaders of Japan and China to trade visits
Tokyo and Beijing can build on momentum to further improve ties and trust
Economy
Editorial: Tax reform is Trump's latest leadership challenge
President must ensure fair system that doesn't worsen US finances
The Nikkei View
Editorial: Japan must not let short-term thinking guide politics
Snap election is a chance for parties to lay out concrete visions for the future
Politics
Editorial: Myanmar must end persecution of the Rohingya now
Muslim minority needs protection from the state and aid from the world