The Nikkei View
Xi Jinping's obsession with strength and security raises concern
Pledge to support private enterprises needs to be followed with concrete actions
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Japan and South Korea see light at the end of the tunnel
Countries need to seize the momentum created by Yoon's decision
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Japan must play major role in decarbonizing Asia
Tokyo's tech can help other countries go green without sacrificing growth
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U.S. and China should continue to work toward easing tensions
Open communication vital to overcome balloon rift
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Japan and U.S. should pursue strategic cooperation with Philippines
Forcing Manila to choose sides would only risk pushing it toward China
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Balloon highlights risk of unintentional U.S.-China clash
Beijing should apologize, not protest against American response
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Nissan-Renault new chapter should be based on innovation, not scale
Days of 'Le Cost Cutter' and government intervention are over for auto partners
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Uniqlo's jumbo wage hike will spur business innovation
Fast Retailing provides wake-up call for inward-looking Japanese companies
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A stronger Japan-U.S. alliance will contribute to global stability
Two countries must reinforce deterrence while also pursuing diplomacy
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ASEAN chair Indonesia has big role in upholding regional order
Jakarta's most urgent task is to press Myanmar's military regime to conform
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Japan must clearly explain its energy policy switch
Distrust of nuclear power remains strong after Fukushima disaster
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China COVID crisis requires fast, comprehensive response
Economy risks slowing further as infections surge
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Warmer China-Saudi ties have global implications
Beijing's overtures risk further dividing the international community
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Xi Jinping's desire to outshine Jiang Zemin era is a tall order
President has much to learn from late leader's flexible economic policies
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Taiwan's ruling DPP needs soul-searching after election loss
Tsai's party must work with rivals to refine policies toward China and economy
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North Korean threat deepens with new ICBM
U.S., Japan and South Korea must bolster deterrence by sharing information
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Biden and Xi must keep talking for the sake of the world
Peace in Asia demands that China rule out use of force over Taiwan
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North Korea should stop escalating military tensions
Japan and South Korea need to work together to counter Pyongyang
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South Korea Halloween tragedy must not happen again
Artificial intelligence and new technologies can help prevent future disasters
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Xi's power grab and ideological zeal are reasons to worry
China's economic policy to be guided by political ideals
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A dim future awaits a closed-off China
Surging nationalism and heavy-handed policies have left Beijing isolated
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China and Russia must take action over North Korea missile launches
As U.N. Security Council permanent members, they bear a heavy responsibility
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50 years after normalization, Japan and China must chart new path
Security fears risk damaging economic ties unless leaders work together
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Cambodia genocide must not be forgotten
Past mistakes need to be explained clearly to future generations
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China needs economic-policy overhaul at party congress
Xi-led measures have throttled the private sector and blunted growth