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Andy Sharp

@sharp_writing2
Opinion editor at Nikkei Asia. Brit in Japan (Islamic Republic). Sabew award-winning journalist. Formerly @sharp_writing until X locked me out...
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    Jul 5
    Possibly the most suburban Tokyo scene ever? The vending machines, the canopy over a shop that no longer exists, the mama chari.
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    KOROR, Palau -- Taiwan's foreign minister on Tuesday accused China of ruining "the whole atmosphere of the party" at a gathering of regional leaders, after Beijing made threats about the island democracy's participation in the annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. "We
    asia.nikkei.com
    Taiwan foreign minister decries Chinese 'bullying' at Pacific forum
    China's envoy to Pacific warned of 'consequences' if Taiwan is included in regional gathering
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    Japan’s 10-year bond yield has hit 3% for the first time since 1996 as a debt sell-off sweeps global markets. This comes just as Takaichi’s government prepares for record budget requests. asia.nikkei.com/business/marke…
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    The contradiction at the heart of Japan’s immigration debate is becoming impossible to ignore. Japan needs more foreign workers to plug worsening labor shortages and more tourists to sustain regional economies, yet Kimi Onoda, the minister for "harmonious coexistence," has
    Lost in Translation | FCCJ
    From fccj.or.jp
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    A great example of lede writing: HONG KONG -- Shein is finally going public, just not where it wanted to, and not at the valuation it once commanded.
    Shein's reality check: From $100bn dream to Hong Kong discount listing
    From asia.nikkei.com