Japan is fading : one thing the nation's next leaders don't talk about is growth/
Rana Foroohar
- 2009
Tokyo's new focus on Asia could, conceivably restore its image as a power in the world. To become the centre of the centre of global growth. Closer ties to China could set up Japan has more of a buffer between US and China. Japan making a broader strategic outreached with Australia and India. The Japanese aid to ASEAN countries is growing too. In other ways, Japan is still srikingly Western oriented.
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