August 28, 2020

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HEADLINES

Noon news

  • August 28, 2020
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HEADLINES

Morning news

  • August 28, 2020
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INTERNATIONAL

U.S. and China dig in heels for Indo-Pacific show of strength

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:16 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

China fires missiles into South China Sea as U.S. sanctions Beijing

  • August 27, 2020
  • , The Japan Times
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Taiwan tightens screening of tech investment in mainland China

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:01 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Russian missile on show at Japan-claimed island

  • August 27, 2020
  • , NHK WORLD
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Expert says Russia sees no benefit in returning northern islands to Japan

  • August 26, 2020
  • , Asahi , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL

Editorial: The reality of Trump’s ‘great country’ will be questioned in U.S. election

  • August 28, 2020
  • , The Japan News , 1:04 p.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Foreign investment crucial to Mexico’s recovery: central banker

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:47 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

China fires four mid-range ballistic missiles into South China Sea

  • August 28, 2020
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INTERNATIONAL

LDP launches multiple parliamentary leagues on China

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Mainichi
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INTERNATIONAL

ECONOMY

As “Abenomics” fades, placing primacy on the economy no longer works

  • August 25, 2020
  • , Nikkei , p. 4
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ECONOMY

Japan govt keeps economic assessment unchanged in Aug.

  • August 27, 2020
  • , Jiji Press , 10:28 p.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

SECURITY

SECURITY

Japan, U.S. defense chiefs to meet over China, missile defense

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Kyodo News , 2:53 p.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

China’s missile launches won’t affect U.S. military’s actions: expert

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Mainichi , p. 3
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SECURITY

Neither U.S. nor China will back down: expert

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Mainichi , p. 3
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SECURITY

SECURITY

U.S. military servicewoman in Okinawa arrested for breaking and entering

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Okinawa Times , p-25
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SECURITY

Abe meets with senior U.S. military official   

  • August 28, 2020
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POLITICS

POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 27, 2020

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS

LDP launches parliamentary leagues to keep China in check

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Mainichi , p. 4
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POLITICS

POLITICS

POLITICS

POLITICS

Kantei bureaucrats’ capable hands powered years of Abe administration

  • August 25, 2020
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS

POLITICS

CDPJ, DPFP, Rengo avoid nuclear-free society in vision

  • August 27, 2020
  • , Jiji Press , 3:40 p.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

Interview: Yokohama Mayor Hayashi shares views on IR, COVID-19

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 2
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POLITICS

POLITICS

Commentary: Abe’s milestone marks mixed and incremental record

  • August 27, 2020
  • , The Japan Times
  • English Press

POLITICS

MEXT to undergo reorganization next autumn to promote new technologies

  • August 24, 2020
  • , Yomiuri , Lead
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SOCIETY

Japan’s entry policies increase alienation and deepen division

  • August 27, 2020
  • , The Japan Times
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Editorial: Reviewing legal status of coronavirus needs efficacy, challenges verified

  • August 28, 2020
  • , The Japan News , 12:31 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

EXCLUSIVE: Japan eyes penalties for refusal of infection-tracking

  • August 27, 2020
  • , Jiji Press , 6:18 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Visiting Olympic athletes face PCR tests, strict regulations for Tokyo Games

  • August 27, 2020
  • , The Japan News , 6:43 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Tennis star Naomi Osaka finds new voice in anti-racism protests

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:22 a.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

International cruise terminal set to open in Tokyo on Sept. 10

  • August 27, 2020
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:32 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Tokyo area population outflow exceeds inflow for 1st time amid virus

  • August 27, 2020
  • , Kyodo News , 11:00 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Infographic: New coronavirus cases and positive test rate in Tokyo (Aug. 27, 2020)

  • August 28, 2020
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
  • JMH Translation

SOCIETY

SOCIETY

Abe to hold press conference today on COVID-19 response  

  • August 28, 2020
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SOCIETY

Tokyo to partially end restrictions on business activities   

  • August 28, 2020
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