In a Taiwan crisis, would U.S. have a Japan card?

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Foreign policy analysts noted that it is uncertain whether Japan will support US military actions to defuse tensions between China and Taiwan, despite the existence of a bilateral security treaty. Japan's constitution prohibits the government to engage in military activities other than self-defense. In addition, Japan's prevailing domestic crisis coupled with its extensive investments in China threaten to hamper its ability to respond militarily to tensions in the region.

National Security, Military Alliances, Military aspects, Alliances, Alliances (Government relations), Northern Asia

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Japanese open wallets before tax rise; looming increase may lift economy

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The Japanese government's plans to increase the consumption tax is expected to send consumers to a spending spree, that, in turn, will boost economic growth. The tax increase is part of the government's strategy to restructure the nation's tax structure, which is heavily dependent on income tax revenue. However, the effects of this spending spree will only be short-term as the tax increase will result in the fall of consumer spending.

Public Finance Activities, Taxes NEC, Economic aspects, Consumption (Economics), Taxation, Tax policy, Consumption taxes

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Deadlines looming, Japan and U.S. huddle on trade

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US and Japanese negotiators have failed to resolve major issues in their trade talks despite the impending deadline for the negotiations. Both countries have taken varying positions regarding insurance, air service rights and semiconductors. Japan alleges that US' official position ensures the preservation of the latter's interests in the Japanese market. It has proposed the opening up of their local market to other countries.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Trade Negotiations, Political aspects

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