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China’s worsening economic slowdown is rippling across the globe

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China’s worsening economic slowdown is rippling across the globe
Policymakers are bracing for a hit to their economies as China’s imports of everything from construction materials to electronics slide.
Japan urges China to rein in harassing calls over Fukushima water
The calls, which sometimes numbered in the hundreds for certain targets, were made to businesses, schools and government offices.
Seigo & Seibu labor union plans strike over possible sale
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‘Forever chemicals’ from U.S. base in Tokyo fueling residents’ fears
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