Koizumi's rebound
Article Abstract:
The position of Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi has been boosted by his approach to the US war against terrorism. Koizumi has promised support for the US, and this has helped ease tensions between Japan and countries including the US, China and S Korea.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Harder times for Koizumi
Article Abstract:
Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi has angered many both at home and abroad by his Aug, 2001, visit to the Yasukuni war dead shrine. Koizumi will feel the loss of support as he pushes through government spending cuts.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Japan's murky past catches up
Article Abstract:
There have been calls for compensation for former slave laborers used by Japanese companies in the 1939-1945 war. The government's response and likelihood of a settlement are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Wooing California. Japan to the rescue. Captain Yawn to the rescue
- Abstracts: Ring-doves and openness. Rampant doves. Will the doves really fly?
- Abstracts: Leon Brittan, Europe's trade warrior. Sir Leon outgunned: the European Commission's economic policies. Leon Kass, philosopher-politician
- Abstracts: Bombs, blood and fences. Keys to an unreachable door: Palestinian refugees. The several voices of Palestinian authority
- Abstracts: Poorer and angrier. Your land will be my land