Strong-arm tactics: a wrestler turns freelance diplomat to spread goodwill beyond the ring

Article Abstract:

Kanji 'Antonio' Inoki is a wrestler and one of Japan's best-known sports figures. He was born in Japan in 1943, but spent his early life as a sugar-cane worker in Brazil, where his family emigrated to escape poverty. While in Brazil, he was spotted by Japanese pro-wrestling professional Rikidozan and was persuaded to return to Japan to compete against foreign wrestlers. Following a successful wrestling career, Inoki turned to politics and became head of the Sports Peace Party in 1989, but failed to win an election seat in 1995. His latest venture is a 24-hour wrestling channel.

Wrestlers, Inoki, Kanji

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Exporting a surplus

Article Abstract:

Japan's economic restructuring of the early 1990s resulted in Apr 1996 in greater trade with Asia than with the US and Europe combined, and in greater manufacturing abroad than it exports. A growing trade surplus with Asia has offset shrinking surpluses elsewhere, and aggressive investment in overseas manufacturing continues. However, surpluses in Asia will eventually fall as well, thanks to a high yen that makes imports more attractive. Refrigerators, color televisions, and computers are all already dominated by imports.

Japan, International trade, Balance of trade

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U.S. diplomat stands firm

Article Abstract:

An interview with the United States Secretary of State, Colin Powell prior to his visits to Japan, China, North and South Korea is furnished. Powell will attempt to restart the talks on North Korea's nuclear-weapons program in this visit.

United States, Interview, Secretaries of state, Powell, Colin

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