By Bill Gertz A security “crisis” mainly posed by threats from China is behind Japan’s largest military buildup since World War II, including new strike weapons and asymmetric warfare arms, according to a defense strategy report made public Friday. Source: Threat from China prompts major military buildup by Japan, including long-range strike weapons
The Bank of Japan loosened its yield curve control in an unexpected move with ramifications across global financial markets. Source: The Bank of Japan just shocked markets with a policy tweak — here’s why it matters
Christopher Nolan’s biopic has triggered a debate on the rights and wrongs of dropping the nuclear bomb. It could lead to more useful discourse in Japan – assuming the movie is ever released there, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Gearoid Reidy. Source: Commentary: Oppenheimer could trigger useful discussion on nuclear weapons for Japan Category: Commentary ,Asia ,World […]