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Amid Geopolitical Concerns, US Capital Flows From China to Japan

Amid Geopolitical Concerns, US Capital Flows From China to Japan

By Grace Shao
While China’s global growth story is hitting a rough patch, in Asia, we’ve now officially entered the era of Japan’s revitalization. 

Understanding the Paradox of Japan’s Economy

Understanding the Paradox of Japan’s Economy

By Zhihai XIE
Even while Japan loses ground relative to other advanced economies, its stock market is soaring.
The Bank of Japan’s Year of Living Dangerously

The Bank of Japan’s Year of Living Dangerously

By Anthony Fensom
Japan looks set to end negative interest rates for the first time in eight years. 

Kishida’s Unfinished Business: Political Economy of Wage Increases in Japan

Kishida’s Unfinished Business: Political Economy of Wage Increases in Japan

By Hironori Sasada and Tadashi Iwami
The battle against wage stagnation, a key goal of Kishida’s Cabinet, cannot be won without empowering labor unions.

Is Prime Minister Kishida Leading Japan by Default?

Is Prime Minister Kishida Leading Japan by Default?

By Aurelia George Mulgan
With plummeting approval ratings, Kishida's biggest strength seems to be that there's no obvious candidate to replace him.

Japan Announces Economic Stimulus to Combat Cost of Living Crisis

Japan Announces Economic Stimulus to Combat Cost of Living Crisis

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s escalating consumer inflation is compounded by stagnant wages and a sliding yen. 

Is China Following Japan’s Economic Trajectory?

Is China Following Japan’s Economic Trajectory?

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from George Magnus.
Intensifying China-US Rivalry Imperils the ‘Yoshida Doctrine’

Intensifying China-US Rivalry Imperils the ‘Yoshida Doctrine’

By Jio Kamata
Yoshida wanted to retain historical ties with China and obtain security guarantees from the U.S. That balance looks increasingly unlikely today.

In Japan, an Uphill Climb for PM Kishida’s ‘New Capitalism’

In Japan, an Uphill Climb for PM Kishida’s ‘New Capitalism’

By Dylan Harris
The Kishida administration is pursuing a more inclusive “stakeholder capitalism,” but aside from its grand vision it doesn’t have many details to offer.

Japan’s Kishida Fails to Learn Abe’s Political Lessons

Japan’s Kishida Fails to Learn Abe’s Political Lessons

By Carlos Ramirez
Abe Shinzo learned the hard way: Voters don’t care about foreign policy achievements if the economy is struggling.

2023 New Year Resolutions for Asia’s Biggest Economies

2023 New Year Resolutions for Asia’s Biggest Economies

By Anthony Fensom
Challenges and prospects for China, Japan, and India's economic growth in 2023.
Japan’s Historic Yen Depreciation

Japan’s Historic Yen Depreciation

By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan is concerned about the weak yen, but its policy options for responding are limited as a global recession looms.

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