Japan Keeps Eye On Us-china Confrontation

Japan keeps eye on US-China confrontation

Japan's government is keeping an eye on the confrontation between the US and China that grew more intense with a tit-for-tat closure of consulates in each country.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide stressed the importance of stable relations between the US and China.

Japan Keeps Eye On Hong Kong

Japan keeps eye on Hong Kong

Japan is keeping an eye on Hong Kong to see how the implementation of China's national security law for the territory will affect its democracy and Japanese business activity there.

China's top legislative body enacted the national security law on Tuesday to crack down on anti-government protests.

Figure Skating Japanese Teen Skater Kihira Keeps Title At Four Continents

FIGURE SKATING Japanese teen skater Kihira keeps title at Four Continents

SEOUL—Japanese teenager Rika Kihira won the women's free skate on Saturday to capture the Four Continents figure skating title for the second straight year. She is the first skater to win back-to-back events in the history of the event.

The 17-year-old Kihira received 151.16 points for a total of 232.34. South Korea's Young You moved up to second place with a total of 223.23 points while Bradie Tennell of the United States, second after the short program, finished third with 222.97.