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epa02978996 A Japanese national flag is seen at a port in Tokyo, Japan, 24 October 2011. According to preliminary data released by the Finance Ministry, Japan's trade deficit for the first six months through September reached a record high following the March earthquake and tsunami. Exports during the April-September period of this fiscal year declined 3.8 percent as imports grew by 12.1 percent.  EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON

Japan joins chip sanctions

After the Netherlands, Japan now also restricts the export of semiconductor manufacturing machinery. Both high-tech countries are thus following the sanctions imposed by the USA. Japanese-Chinese relations are at rock bottom.

By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk

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'Germany is important as a leader of world opinion'

Top US diplomat James Cunningham has always been present when Asia's difficult relationship with the US and Europe has been negotiated. In our interview with Finn Mayer-Kuckuk, Felix Lee and Markus Bickel he explains the international view of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's China policy, the importance of military strength in the Pacific and his assessment of the dangers for Taiwan.Teaser

By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk