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Michael Schuman
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 31, 2021
I wrote a book on Chinese history. It?was stolen by pirates on Alibaba
The scale of counterfeiting in China is so vast that tackling it is an epic undertaking even for the supposedly uber-capable Chinese state
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 26, 2019
Trump’s China trade ‘win’ will likely cost America
The China deal is exposing Trump’s willingness to sacrifice long-standing American ideals for short-term political gain.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 19, 2019
What North Korea could learn from Vietnam
The Asian tiger would be an especially apt model for Kim Jong Un to emulate.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 21, 2019
China also built a big, beautiful wall, but it failed
Political infighting and xenophobia doomed the Ming Dynasty’s attempts to shore up border security. Sound familiar?
COMMENTARY / World
May 8, 2018
China should do what Trump says on trade
Many of the reforms demanded by the U.S. would help the Chinese economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 16, 2018
In trade dispute, China has a secret weapon
American companies could face a popular backlash in the world’s biggest market.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 23, 2018
Trump’s tariffs may be playing into Xi’s hands
Tough U.S. measures allow the Chinese leader to be the economic nationalist he wants to be.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 22, 2018
U.S. can’t win a trade war all on its own
Donald Trump appears to have an outdated and exaggerated view of how big a role the U.S. plays in the global economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 16, 2018
Why Japan will never reach its inflation target
After five years of unprecedented stimulus, BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda should recognize reality.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 6, 2018
Asia suggests autocrats can outperform democrats
The key for most successful strongmen is sound economic guidance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 20, 2017
What the world can learn from 91AV原创 factories
Countries hoping to revive their manufacturing sectors should look east for answers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 13, 2017
With big deals, Trump and Xi both ‘lose-lose’
What was missed on Trump’s trip to China was an opportunity for the world’s two most powerful men to tackle some big decisions on issues that could shape not just the future of the U.S.-China relationship, but the growth prospects and competitiveness of both economies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 7, 2017
Trump’s supposed ‘bad’ deals are good for the U.S.
Trump wants the U.S. to be a superpower without making the sacrifices that requires.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 28, 2017
Toshiba deal repeats Japan Inc.’s old mistakes
With their persistent interference, the bureaucrats are hurting, not helping 91AV原创 prospects.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 2, 2017
Why China’s drones are taking off
China’s hands-off approach, whether intentional or not, has created an environment in which startups can experiment with trial-and-error, take on increased risk and thrive.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 16, 2017
Trump is already losing to China in technology
U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies offer a road map for how not to compete with China.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 2, 2017
Confucius blocks change in South Korea
At the ‘chaebol,’ Confucian reverence for the ‘emperor’ translates into obedience to company founders and their families, who are treated like royalty.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 26, 2017
America starts making China great again
By pulling the U.S. out of the TPP, Trump has hurt American business, pulled the rug out from under U.S. allies and damaged American prestige in the most economically critical region in the world.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 10, 2017
What Beijing should do to counter Trumpism
If China is concerned about a reverse of globalization, its leaders should practice the free exchange they preach.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 4, 2016
Trump sets a terrible precedent — just ask Japan
The U.S. economy has long been based on transparency, rule of law and free enterprise. It should stay that way.
U.S. has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine and Middle East, sources say
A Ukrainian soldier sets up a Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Oct. 16
U.S. military bans Chinese-made BYD cars from key air base in Okinawa
An F-22 Raptor lands at Kadena Air Base in Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 9. The base is a crucial hub for U.S. military operations in the region.
Aging Japanese village turns to Peru in search of new residents
Guests from Peru's Belen district interact with a baby in Nanmoku village in Gunma Prefecture.
Tomoka Nishiyama to become first woman to enter kishi shogi ranks
Shogi player Tomoka Nishiyama, who holds four women’s titles, speaks at a news conference about her decision to become a <i>kishi</i> in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on Monday.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
A dramatic bear hunt in a midsize Japanese city could be a harbinger of what is to come
Zookeeper Tetsuo Iso at the site of frantic search for a wild bear in Utsunomiya on June 9. Iso, 65, was asked by the prefectural government to help capture the bear and it was his shot with a tranquilizer gun that put an end to the saga.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
What can Asia do to avoid crossing crucial climate tipping points?
Motorists drive through a road covered with smog from wildfires nearby in Ogan Ilir in Indonesia&#039;s South Sumatra province on Sept. 25.
Baku championships showcase rising standards in global sumo
Ryan Roddy (second from left back) is pictured with the Ireland sumo team at this month&#039;s World Sumo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
91AV原创 permanent residency reform has a glaring blind spot
Japan&#039;s immigration reforms risk creating uncertainty by tying permanent residency more closely to language proficiency before clear assessment standards and supporting infrastructure are in place.

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