China's advances on free trade spark worries in Japan

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China have agreed to hold free trade talks. This announcement has led some to speculate that Japan is being left out of the economic integration of Asia. However, Junichiro Koizumi, Japan's prime minister, has categorized such speculation as overblown. Issues concerning Chinese-Japanese economic relations are discussed in further detail.

International Affairs, Trade Negotiations, Regional Trade Groups, International relations, International economic relations, Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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Curb on three Chinese farm imports risks Beijing's ire

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Japan is placing import restrictions on Chinese leeks, shiitake mushrooms, and rushes in attempts to gain political support from agricultural lobbies. The action is a setback to free trade in Japan. China's reaction to the policy is not yet certain, but relations between the two countries have been strained of late.

Vegetables, Vegetable and Melon Farming, All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming, Vegetables and melons, Field crops, except cash grains, not elsewhere classified, Tariffs & Quotas, Food crops grown under cover, Mushroom Growers, Mushroom Production, Field Crops NEC, Agricultural industry, International trade, Vegetable industry, Field crops, Horticultural industry

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Japan's business leaders decry trade spat

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In retaliation to Japanese restrictions on Chinese agricultural products, the Chinese government is imposing duties on Japanese automobiles, air conditioners, and cell phones. Japanese business leaders seem to be remaining neutral and claim that both governments should change their protectionistic practices.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, Radio & TV communications equipment, Automobiles, Automobile Manufacturing, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Cellular Mobile Tel Equip, Refrigeration and heating equipment, International politics, Trade Barriers, Agricultural Programs, Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities, Room Air Conditioners, Wireless telephones, Agricultural policy, Protectionism

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