Japan’s economy has declined at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the July-September period, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent the nation’s exports reeling downward

China and Japan have repeatedly faced off around the Japan-administered islands, which Beijing calls Diaoyu and Tokyo calls the Senkaku.

Japan’s economy contracted for the first time in six quarters, supporting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s case to compile an ambitious economic stimulus package.

Japan's economy contracted an annualised 1.8% in the July-September quarter, the first fall in six quarters, due to a hit to exports from U.S. tariffs, government data showed on Monday.

Bear sightings and attacks have increased in parts of Japan, especially in municipalities close to or adjacent to populated zones,” the U.S. Embassy said in a wildlife alert.

The People’s Daily in its commentary, said Ms Takaichi’s remarks were by no means an “isolated political rant”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan's economy contracted an annualised 1.8% in the July-September quarter, government data showed on Monday, compared with a median market forecast for a 2.5% decrease. The drop in gross domestic product translated into a quarterly decrease of 0.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi refused to retract comments she made about Taiwan despite Beijing's rebukes and threats to decapitate her.