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Today’s top news: January 17, 2023 Japan Times-China’s economy slows sharply, with 2022 growth one of worst on record

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China’s economy slows sharply, with 2022 growth one of worst on record
GDP grew 2.9% in October-December from a year earlier, data showed Tuesday, slower than the third-quarter’s 3.9% pace.
With Kishida criticism, Suga steps back on to Japan’s political stage
The former prime minister broke his monthslong silence to express his discontent with Kishida’s decision to remain as an LDP faction leader.
Japan weighs linking benefits recipients’ bank info with My Number
Under a proposed law revision, authorities will ask people whose account info is already known to public bodies for benefit payments whether they want to …
China issuing visas for some Japan travelers despite halt
Under what criteria Chinese authorities approve visa applications is unknown, but there have been some cases in which applications were accepted.
Environment education that connects all the dots
Currently, students in Japan are taught the facts, but not necessarily how they are linked to political and social changes around the world.
Japan’s largest trade union head says 2023 is pivotal for wages
Trade union leader has stressed the importance of moving toward continued wage growth in the face of rapid inflation and economic stagnation.

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