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Yu Yongding
Past warnings of a housing-market crash in China have never been borne out. But unless the government takes concerted action, this time may well be different.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 21, 2024
Fixing China¡¯s real estate sector
Housing dreams to economic nightmares, the perils of China¡¯s real estate boom.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 29, 2023
The road back to growth in China after COVID-19
Barring a ¡°black swan¡± event, China can achieve 6% GDP growth this year, thereby ending a 12-year slowdown.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 29, 2023
A good year for China¡¯s economy
Following China¡¯s abandonment of its ¡®zero-COVID¡¯ policy in December, the economy has sprung back to life ¡ª bolstered by fiscal and monetary expansion.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 2, 2022
The importance of Asian financial cooperation
It will be through engagement and cooperation that governments will revive Asia¡¯s long-term economic prosperity.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 25, 2021
China must restore growth or face economic uncertainty
China¡¯s experience over the past 40 years shows that without decent growth, financial stability is difficult to achieve.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 27, 2021
The pandemic¡¯s impact on China¡¯s economic prospects
Policy changes might not be enough. Instead, China¡¯s economic recovery may well depend on how the fight against COVID-19 unfolds.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 27, 2021
China needs higher inflation
As a developing economy with a per capita income of just over $10,000, China can tolerate higher inflation better than developed economies can.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 15, 2021
China still needs an expansionary economic policy
The People¡¯s Bank of China (PBOC, the central bank) is likely to maintain its monetary policy stance, if not tighten it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 18, 2021
Tax havens are sabotaging the sustainable development
In 2015, Gabriel Zucman estimated that at least $7.6 trillion of the world¡¯s private wealth was held in tax havens, equivalent to 8% of global household financial assets.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 12, 2015
An opportunity for China
For China, accepting lower growth provides a crucial opportunity to support stable and sustainable development.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 10, 2015
China¡¯s looming G-20 moment
Chinese President Xi Jinping certainly will not pass up the chance to ensure that the G-20 agenda serves China¡¯s interests next year.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 25, 2014
Next time, China might have to face the fire
China¡¯s leaders should take advantage of the recent respite from instability and low confidence to redouble their economic reform efforts. Otherwise, they can expect alarm bells to begin ringing again.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 11, 2014
Reviving China¡¯s economic rebalancing act
As China remains among the world¡¯s poorest countries, with per capita income amounting to less than $7,000, its position as the world¡¯s largest exporter of capital signifies a gross misallocation of resources. It should adopt a float exchange-rate regime as soon as possible.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 16, 2013
Long reform march from China¡¯s Third Plenum
Although China¡¯s leadership succession was completed earlier this year, the policy agenda for the coming decade has only just been revealed at its Third Plenum.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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