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Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS Jul 19, 2023

Where is China's foreign minister? Beijing's not saying.

by Alyssa Chen

Qin Gang, a seasoned and rapidly rising Chinese diplomatic star, has been absent from the public eye for more than three weeks despite a flurry of diplomatic activity in Beijing.

Business | FOCUS Jul 17, 2023

Japan ramps up support for startups venturing overseas

by Kazuaki Nagata

Private-sector and government initiatives are seeking to equip young companies with the knowledge and contacts to be successful outside Japan.