James Mayger
@jdmayger.bsky.social
彭博新闻社驻北京记者。Bloomberg reporter in Beijing. All opinions are my own. ブルームバーグの記者。今北京で中国経済を見てます。以前東京で日銀と財務省担当のデスク。
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Japan frustrated at Trump administration’s silence over row with China on.ft.com/44bSqcy
Japan frustrated at Trump administration’s silence over row with China
Tokyo asks US to be more vocal in its support after Beijing reacted furiously to prime minister’s comments about Taiwan
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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Japan frustrated at Trump administration’s silence over row with China on.ft.com/44bSqcy
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FREE FOR ALL READERS: The government gains a one-seat majority in the lower house — a boost for Takaichi — but she is still faces doubts about her fiscal policies, her call with Donald Trump, and maybe also her attitude towards political finance reform.
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Takaichi's parliamentary position improves but troubles swirl | Japan Daily Briefing
Some good news for the PM in a challenging week
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November 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
FREE FOR ALL READERS: The government gains a one-seat majority in the lower house — a boost for Takaichi — but she is still faces doubts about her fiscal policies, her call with Donald Trump, and maybe also her attitude towards political finance reform.
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It’s an interesting position to both claim to be safeguarding victory in WW2 and also claim that the treaty that legally ended that war in the Asia-Pacific for most nations is “invalid scrap paper.”
November 30, 2025 at 5:56 AM
It’s an interesting position to both claim to be safeguarding victory in WW2 and also claim that the treaty that legally ended that war in the Asia-Pacific for most nations is “invalid scrap paper.”
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Tuvaluans in Australia get ready for arrival of more compatriots
“They'll try their best to stay [in their homeland] as long as they can. But some will try and migrate here if they can, especially when they have kids.”
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“They'll try their best to stay [in their homeland] as long as they can. But some will try and migrate here if they can, especially when they have kids.”
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Tuvaluans in Australia get ready for arrival of more compatriots
Numbers set to increase under landmark agreement spurred by rising seawaters
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November 23, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Tuvaluans in Australia get ready for arrival of more compatriots
“They'll try their best to stay [in their homeland] as long as they can. But some will try and migrate here if they can, especially when they have kids.”
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“They'll try their best to stay [in their homeland] as long as they can. But some will try and migrate here if they can, especially when they have kids.”
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🎉 Just published! JAPAN DECIDES 2024! The most comprehensive analysis and interpretation of last year's general election in Japan––which saw the ruling LDP lose its seat majority and presaged further upheaval in 2025. E-book: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Japan Decides 2024
This book provides a coherent overall explanation for understanding in the election in both historical and comparative perspective
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November 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🎉 Just published! JAPAN DECIDES 2024! The most comprehensive analysis and interpretation of last year's general election in Japan––which saw the ruling LDP lose its seat majority and presaged further upheaval in 2025. E-book: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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China’s exports of tomato paste to industry powerhouse Italy have collapsed this year after an outcry over alleged use of forced labour in Xinjiang and complaints about misleading origin labelling by some Italian companies.
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China left with tomato paste mountain as sales to Italy collapse
[FREE TO READ] Dramatic slump in imports this year hailed by champion of Italian ingredients as an ‘important victory’
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November 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM
China’s exports of tomato paste to industry powerhouse Italy have collapsed this year after an outcry over alleged use of forced labour in Xinjiang and complaints about misleading origin labelling by some Italian companies.
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Happiness is going out drinking in Jinbocho with a friend who knows a bar that’s actually a bookstore.
November 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Happiness is going out drinking in Jinbocho with a friend who knows a bar that’s actually a bookstore.
Still some need for translators it seems.
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Still some need for translators it seems.
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I can confirm that this is a fantastic volume.
The 900-page book that China watchers count on
The country’s annual statistical compendium is now available, but only in hardback
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November 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I can confirm that this is a fantastic volume.
Then and now in Beijing.
Autumn has come to MOFCOM.
Autumn has come to MOFCOM.
November 8, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Then and now in Beijing.
Autumn has come to MOFCOM.
Autumn has come to MOFCOM.
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Australian shipbuilder Civmec eyes joint Japan frigate project
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/australian-shipbuilder-civmec-eyes-joint-japan-frigate-project
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/australian-shipbuilder-civmec-eyes-joint-japan-frigate-project
Australian shipbuilder Civmec eyes joint Japan frigate project
Company diversifies as prices fluctuate in mainstay resource business
asia.nikkei.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Australian shipbuilder Civmec eyes joint Japan frigate project
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/australian-shipbuilder-civmec-eyes-joint-japan-frigate-project
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/australian-shipbuilder-civmec-eyes-joint-japan-frigate-project
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Jakarta will now repay its debt to China for the embattled high-speed railway over a 60-year period, instead of the previously agreed 35 to 40 years.
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Indonesia says deal reached with China on railway debt extension
Jakarta negotiates with Beijing as Belt and Road project struggles to turn a profit
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October 24, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Jakarta will now repay its debt to China for the embattled high-speed railway over a 60-year period, instead of the previously agreed 35 to 40 years.
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Japan is ramping up trade defense measures by initiating a record number of anti-dumping investigations this year, as it seeks to protect domestic industries from China’s overproduction and sweeping tariffs imposed by the United States. @japantimes.co.jp
Japan turns to anti-dumping measures as international trade gets complicated
An uptick in number of probes this year indicates an evolving strategy.
www.japantimes.co.jp
October 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Japan is ramping up trade defense measures by initiating a record number of anti-dumping investigations this year, as it seeks to protect domestic industries from China’s overproduction and sweeping tariffs imposed by the United States. @japantimes.co.jp
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Chinese companies shipped more goods overseas last month than expected, a sign of resilience that’s giving Beijing a stronger hand in the latest trade war with the US – Bloomberg: ‘Shipments to the US plunged 27% […] more than offset by strong growth in sales to regions like the European Union.’
Chinese Exports Surge, Giving Xi Stronger Hand in Trade Fight
Chinese shipments overseas grew at the fastest in six months, far exceeding forecasts in a sign of resilience that’s giving Beijing a stronger hand in the latest trade war with the US.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Chinese companies shipped more goods overseas last month than expected, a sign of resilience that’s giving Beijing a stronger hand in the latest trade war with the US – Bloomberg: ‘Shipments to the US plunged 27% […] more than offset by strong growth in sales to regions like the European Union.’
From the nation that bought you the “Outback Steakhouse,” the latest abomination are these Tim Tam ripoffs.
“Aussie Style” should be a protected GI.
“Aussie Style” should be a protected GI.
October 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
From the nation that bought you the “Outback Steakhouse,” the latest abomination are these Tim Tam ripoffs.
“Aussie Style” should be a protected GI.
“Aussie Style” should be a protected GI.
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日本の鉄鋼生産がアメリカを下回る 1〜8月
www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQO...
アメリカがトランプ関税の効果で生産を伸ばすなか、中国の安値輸出で国際市況が悪化し増産しにくくなっています。
通年の生産量でもアメリカに抜かれると、日本は世界4位に後退します。
www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQO...
アメリカがトランプ関税の効果で生産を伸ばすなか、中国の安値輸出で国際市況が悪化し増産しにくくなっています。
通年の生産量でもアメリカに抜かれると、日本は世界4位に後退します。
October 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
日本の鉄鋼生産がアメリカを下回る 1〜8月
www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQO...
アメリカがトランプ関税の効果で生産を伸ばすなか、中国の安値輸出で国際市況が悪化し増産しにくくなっています。
通年の生産量でもアメリカに抜かれると、日本は世界4位に後退します。
www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQO...
アメリカがトランプ関税の効果で生産を伸ばすなか、中国の安値輸出で国際市況が悪化し増産しにくくなっています。
通年の生産量でもアメリカに抜かれると、日本は世界4位に後退します。
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Rare to see quid pro quo laid out as plainly as in this op-ed by China's envoy in Warsaw
"China presented Global Governance Initiative, based on the principle of practical action, thus responding to Poland's significant interest in exporting poultry meat to the Chinese market."
"China presented Global Governance Initiative, based on the principle of practical action, thus responding to Poland's significant interest in exporting poultry meat to the Chinese market."
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Rare to see quid pro quo laid out as plainly as in this op-ed by China's envoy in Warsaw
"China presented Global Governance Initiative, based on the principle of practical action, thus responding to Poland's significant interest in exporting poultry meat to the Chinese market."
"China presented Global Governance Initiative, based on the principle of practical action, thus responding to Poland's significant interest in exporting poultry meat to the Chinese market."
Beijing airport terminal 3 finally has a bar! And it’s not bad.
(It’s only 2.5 years since the end of Covid Zero)
(It’s only 2.5 years since the end of Covid Zero)
September 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Beijing airport terminal 3 finally has a bar! And it’s not bad.
(It’s only 2.5 years since the end of Covid Zero)
(It’s only 2.5 years since the end of Covid Zero)
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A new op-ed from me on China's WWII! @asianstudies.org www.asianstudies.org/why-does-chi...
Why Does China Care So Much about World War II? - Association for Asian Studies
By Emily Matson On September 3, 2025, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) pulled out all the stops in its military parade along Chang’an Avenue in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the C...
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September 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A new op-ed from me on China's WWII! @asianstudies.org www.asianstudies.org/why-does-chi...
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Japanese school in Shenzhen remains on alert a year after stabbing
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Japanese school in Shenzhen remains on alert a year after stabbing
Students stop using distinctive Japanese backpacks for fear of attacks
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September 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Japanese school in Shenzhen remains on alert a year after stabbing
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If Japanese companies are purchasing key parts of undersea cables from China, they will be encouraged to switch suppliers, a move to shore up the country's economic security.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
If Japanese companies are purchasing key parts of undersea cables from China, they will be encouraged to switch suppliers, a move to shore up the country's economic security.
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Rough few weeks to be an Asian ally of the US: on.ft.com/3JYZ1zX
Japan confronts the increased price of US friendship
The Japanese government cannot spin its one-sided $550bn investment commitment to Trump’s America as a win
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September 14, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Rough few weeks to be an Asian ally of the US: on.ft.com/3JYZ1zX
I don’t think Japan looks like that. And it certainly doesn’t join up with Sakhalin.
And the Philippines just got erased.
Maybe a Department of Maps is needed too.
www.war.gov/About/
And the Philippines just got erased.
Maybe a Department of Maps is needed too.
www.war.gov/About/
September 6, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I don’t think Japan looks like that. And it certainly doesn’t join up with Sakhalin.
And the Philippines just got erased.
Maybe a Department of Maps is needed too.
www.war.gov/About/
And the Philippines just got erased.
Maybe a Department of Maps is needed too.
www.war.gov/About/