Anti-Imperialism/Foreign Policy U.S. military in talks to develop port in Philippines facing Taiwan By Keith Preston on August 31, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Top News Stories Fukushima water release dampens chances of Japan-China detente Japan is now bracing for a new period of wide-ranging tensions with its neighbor as the strained ties look likely to continue into the months ahead. Century since Kanto quake, expert warns of ‘blind faith’ in disaster resilience For many, grasping the potential devastation of a future major quake remains as elusive as it was 100 years ago. Japan seeks record ¥7.7 trillion defense budget as buildup continues The budget request signals that Tokyo remains committed to following through on historic defense reforms instituted in December. U.S. military in talks to develop port in Philippines facing Taiwan The move could stoke tensions at a time of growing friction with China. Sogo & Seibu labor union begins strike at flagship Ikebukuro store While the labor union made a strong effort to prevent Seven & I from proceeding with the deal, a decision was made to sell the department store unit. [ADVERTISEMENT] Other Stories JAPAN Overconcentration in Tokyo raising risks from possible quake The government has estimated that up to around 23,000 people would be killed by a massive quake hitting the capital. JAPAN Japan announces new fishing industry aid after China ban The new aid follows a ¥30 billion fund aimed at countering reputational damage. Another ¥50 billion had been earmarked to support the fishing industry. BUSINESS BOJ policymaker warns against premature monetary tightening Tightening monetary policy before rising prices are accompanied by higher wages would hurt domestic demand and corporate profits, Toyoaki Nakamura said. BUSINESS Active ETFs cash in on corporate reform in Japan Actively managed exchange-trade funds are set to launch in Tokyo next week. WORLD Xi likely to skip G20 summit in India: sources The summit was considered an opportunity for Xi and U.S. President Joe Biden to smooth over recent trade and geopolitical tensions. WORLD The race is on to tap a source of clean energy beneath our feet The growing interest in geothermal is driven by the fact that the United States has gotten extraordinarily good at drilling since the 2000s. COMMENTARY What the trilateral fighter jet development program means for Japan The program, also involving the U.K. and Italy, is the first such project with countries other than the U.S. MORE SPORTS Japan ready to shake off COVID-19 legacy at Rugby World Cup The Brave Blossoms beat Ireland and Scotland to reach the quarterfinals for the first time four years ago, sparking rugby-mania across the nation. CULTURE ‘September 1923’ stylizes an oft-overlooked brutality Tatsuya Mori’s drama is an important act of historical reclamation, but it’s practically indigestible. Attack the SystemTweetMore Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Categories: Anti-Imperialism/Foreign Policy, Geopolitics, Military