There is growing anti-China sentiment in South Korea, particularly among young voters. Conservative politicians are eager to turn the antipathy into a presidential election issue.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
Japan’s Economy Returns to Growth, but Virus Threat Looms
Even as other major economies have roared back to life, Japan’s has been stuck in a cycle of growth and contraction.
Bangladesh Reopens Economy Despite Covid Third Wave
The government is lifting a lockdown despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak could worsen.
Biden Ramps Up Pressure on Cuba, Abandoning Obama’s Approach
Many Cubans thought the Biden administration would move to normalize relations with Havana. But the president has been tougher than Donald Trump on the island’s government.
They Wait Hours to Withdraw Cash, but Most A.T.M.s Are Empty
Myanmar has been crippled by a cash shortage since the military seized power six months ago, plunging the Southeast Asian nation into a financial crisis.
U.S.-China Trade Talks Should Resume, U.S. Business Groups Say
A letter from influential industry organizations asked the White House to resume negotiations on tariffs and other measures that stalled during a bruising trade war.
Fires in Turkey Turn Political as Erdogan Comes Under Attack
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come under a concerted attack by his opponents over his handling of the worst forest fires in decades.
Tensions Flare Again Along Israel-Lebanon Border
Militants in Lebanon fired rockets at Israel, which retaliated with artillery fire. Amid rising frictions in the region, Israeli officials hinted they would respond forcefully to recent escalations linked to Iran.
Italy’s Mr. Fix-It Tries to Fix the Country’s Troubled Justice System — and Its Politics, Too
The issue has become a test for whether Prime Minister Mario Draghi can really change Italy.
Why Tunisia’s Promise of Democracy Struggles to Bear Fruit
The revolution of 2011 ousted a dictator and set off the Arab Spring. But then the West overlooked the country’s economic problems, intent on creating a bulwark against Islamist extremism.