Any demands from Washington on Tokyo to downgrade its economic relationship with China would...

Any demands from Washington on Tokyo to downgrade its economic relationship with China would...


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Japan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against China

Japan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against China

Any demands from Washington on Tokyo to downgrade its economic relationship with China would potentially deal Japan a major economic blow.


Royalty and presidents joining multitude of mourners at Pope Francis' funeral

The Vatican says some 250,000 mourners will fill the vast, cobbled esplanade and the main access route to the basilica to follow the ceremony.


Japan is a test case for Trump's tariff deals. But talks may be tortuous.

While some expect an agreement at the June G7 summit in Canada in June, others say it will be risky for Tokyo to cede ground before Upper House elections expected in July.


Yen and BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-U.S. trade talks

A look at finance officials' descriptions of a recent meeting suggests currencies and the BOJ's interest rate policy may remain key factors in broader trade negotiations.


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