Category: concern

Japan Cabinet OKs Record Defense Budget Amid Taiwan Concerns

December 24, 2021
Asia & PacificChinaChinese RegimeconcernDefense budgetInternational RelationsJapanmilitaryTaiwanWorld
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TOKYO—Japan’s Cabinet approved a record 5.4 trillion yen ($47 billion) defense budget for fiscal 2022 on Friday that includes funding for research and development of a new fighter jet and other “game-changing” weapons as Japan bolsters its defense capabilities in response to China’s growing military might and its tensions with Taiwan. The 1.1 percent budget…

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Fidelity, Morgan Stanley Prepare for Continued COVID-19 Concerns

December 15, 2021
Business & EconomyBusinesses in COVID-19concernCOVIDeconomyFidelityMorgan Stanley
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BOSTON/NEW YORK—Asset management firm Fidelity Investments on Monday said it had paused some voluntary return-to-office plans while Morgan Stanley’s CEO said he expects COVID-19 to be an issue through the next year, in a further sign that America’s financial industry is rethinking its return to “business as usual.” U.S. financial firms have been more proactive…

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US, EU to Deepen Ties Countering ‘Growing List’ of Beijing’s Concerning Behaviors

December 3, 2021
ChinaconcernEUEuropeEurope-China RelationsGlobal ExpansionInternationalInternational RelationsPolicies & ImpactsSpecial TopicsThreat from Communist ChinaUSUS NewsUS-China relationsWendy ShermanWorld
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The United States and European Union (EU) discussed a “growing list” of Beijing’s concerning behaviors during a new round of diplomatic talks on China. The two sides reiterated the importance of a joint effort to uphold international rules and shared values, while pledging “continuous and close contacts,” according to a joint press release of both…

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