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Japan’s Debt Servicing Costs to Consume 21% of Budget
Plus, more PetroChina executives are being investigated by the government. Tuesday economic links.
China and Japan REALLY Don’t Like Each Other
A new survey finds that mutual animosity between Japanese and Chinese citizens runs deep.
John McCain, China Trade Barbs Over Senkaku Islands
By Zachary Keck
Japan to Deploy Global Hawk Spy Drone by 2015
News reports say that Japan is also budgeting for a PAC-3 missile system to be permanently deployed in Tokyo.
Japan’s Never-Ending Nuclear Nightmare
A new leak of contaminated water underscores just how difficult the 4 decade decommissioning process will be.
Japan’s Debt About 3 Times Larger Than ASEAN’s GDP
“Japan’s staggering national debt has hit a new milestone: one quadrillion yen.”
Why Asia Should Welcome a US-China Cold War
“Smaller Asian countries would be the primary benefactors of a more acute U.S.-China strategic rivalry.”
Asia Will Bear the Brunt of New Iran Sanctions
Renewed U.S. efforts to sanction Iran’s nuclear program could jeopardize Asia energy markets.
Diaoyu Island Assault: PLA-Designed Video Game Simulates Sino-Japanese Conflict
Propaganda-heavy FPS allows Chinese gamers to go to war over the disputed islands.
Strategic Triangle: A Japan-Australia-India Coalition at Sea?
Mutual interests and threats make a triangular maritime coalition sensible. But will it be enough?
Abe’s Toughest Challenge Yet: Reselling Japan Nuclear Energy
With energy imports a drag on the economy, Abe must convince Japan to embrace nuclear power again.
How Japan’s Military Should Change
“Providing the best defense possible while affronting the fewest audiences possible should be Tokyo’s goal.”