Policymakers Panicked as China Rare Earth Ban Extends to the West

China for months has blocked shipments of rare earth metals intended for Japan in retaliation for a regional dispute. Now, China appears to have...

Japanese Economy Threatened by China Rare Earth Metals Ban

Japanese authorities last Friday released from detention the captain of a Chinese fishing boat that was found in disputed waters. However, China...

Improvement in Japanese Exports Hints at an Economic Recovery

By Jason SimpkinsManaging EditorMoney Morning Japan suffered its first trade deficit in nearly three decades in the year through March, but the steep...

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