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Japanese business leaders' delegation eyes trip to China in March

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A delegation headed by leaders from Japan's major business organizations is considering visiting Beijing next March, sources familiar

  • Delegation of Japanese business leaders plans March trip to Beijing.
  • Visit organized by Japan-China Economic Association.
  • Aim to discuss with senior Chinese officials under Xi Jinping.

Japan Eyes 5-Year Intensive Investment in 17 Strategic Fields

Tokyo, Oct. 1 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government said Thursday it plans to designate the five years beginning in fiscal 2027 as an intensive investment period and identify 17 priority sectors, such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors, in its growth strategy implementation program to be compiled at year-end.

  • Japan plans five-year intensive investment phase starting 2027.
  • Council for Japan's Growth Strategy to determine priority sectors.
  • Budget allocations outlined for multiple fiscal years to ensure stability.

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