Search

The article focuses on the export of wood chips to Japanese pulp and paper makers by U.S. forest products companies. It states that wood chip exports increased to a little more than 1.1 million units in 1968, since the first boatload of wood chips sent by U.S. Plywood-Champion Papers Inc. to Japan. It notes that the imported chips of Japan account for over 12% of its chip consumption in 1968 and may likely increase to 30% by 1975.

The article offers news briefs related to trade of various countries. Quebec Province planned to make administrative and taxation changes to improve the credit of Montreal, Quebec. Germany took firm measures to find skilled workers who might be transferred to munitions plants from non-essentials industries, in which they considered it to be helpful in fighting against Great Britain. Japan undergone privations and hardships because of their desire for the New Order launched in East Asia.

The article discusses economic issues being settled by the League of Nations regarding the conflict between China and Japan on the control of Mukden, the capital of the Chinese region of Manchuria. Information on Japanese investments in Manchuria is presented, noting that the Japanese nationals who operate businesses in the region are continuously demanding for protection of their business. The interest of other countries like the U.S. and Soviet Union in the economic opportunities in Manchuria is also described.

The author contends that the breakdown of U.S. negotiations with Japan over voluntary curbs on textile imports is a threat to the whole policy of encouraging freer trade worldwide in July 1970.

This article offers a look at the legal and cultural problems which Westerners and United States businessmen encounter in seeking business in Japan. The author mentions the book "The Honorable Picnic," by Thomas Rauçat. He stresses the importance of businesspeople placing themselves in the Japanese culture while establishing business opportunities and negotiating with Japanese businessmen. The article discusses business management practices in the country, the impact of culture, and strategies for coping with differences in culture and organizational practice.

The article offers an update on international trade as of October 1931. Currency hoarding and political issues are a cause of concern throughout Europe. The French business community is showing a lack of confidence in the U.S., Germany and England as it foresees financial and political crises in these countries. The trade relations between Japan and China are being affected by various factors including flood and famine in China and the claim by Japan that the Chinese government is responsible for anti-Japanese movements.

The article reports on East-West trade and the Free World's interest in Japan as part of a military defense strategy. There is concern about the deficit in Japan's sterling account and balance of payments in 1953. Opposition to Japanese trade with countries in the Communist Bloc is due to the West's trade sanctions and the possibility that economic or political cooperation with communist China could result in a security threat to the United States. Topics include the Japanese export program and American economic aid to Japan.

The article discusses the use of economic sanctioning in international relations. In particular the League of Nations is highlighted for its use of economic sanctions to prevent armed conflict. Economic sanctions were first provided for internationally through the Covenant of the League of Nations. The League of Nations is an international organization established in 1919 as a result of the Paris Peace Conference following World War I. The League of Nations is attempting to effect an amicable settlement between China and Japan. Japan is considered particularly vulnerable because of its dependence on foreign imports.

The article focuses on the import goods from Japan to the U.S. It notes the booming Japanese sales in the U.S. during the first six months of 1955. A forecast states that the total volume for the year may reach 380 million dollars. It states that more stores in the East and West Coast are carrying Japanese cameras, chinaware and sewing machines. It adds that toys, one of Japan's traditional exports to the U.S., received a reduction of tariff by 50 percent.

The article discusses about the agitation for an economic boycott of Japan that has been temporarily scotched by the apparent attitude of the British and French governments, but there can be little doubt that it will make its appearance again as soon as the meeting of the Assembly of the League of Nations is under way. That a successful economic boycott would be close to ruinous for Japan there can be little doubt; few of the great powers are so dependent as she is on foreign trade. The economic boycott is not a peace weapon, but one of the deadliest of war weapons, and there is not the slightest doubt that the Japanese would consider it as such.

The article offers information on the business conditions of Japan that showed signs a revival in terms of its foreign trade. It highlights the three steps that mark the opening of occupied Japan to private commercial trade and also discusses the process by which businessmen from other countries can enter Japan.

Presents news briefs related to political and economic developments taking place in several parts of the world. Advantage gained by the rebels in Spain; Attempt of Japan to break up China into a series of autonomous republics; Meeting of the League of Nations' Council to decide upon the membership of Ethiopia and penalties against Italy; Probability of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt being reelected; Information on the U.S. government's plan of conservation and assistance to agriculture; Information on the strike of lettuce-handlers in Salinas, California.

The article focuses on the incident which involves the arrest of a Nipponese bodyguard by American Marines in Shanghai, China. It states that the bodyguard of a Japanese general who visited the patrolled area of Shanghai was arrested due to their failure to conform in their agreement with the U.S. to seek permission in advance before entering policed zones. As a result, it says that the U.S. issued a notice to the Japanese government which temporarily terminates the Japanese-American trade deal.

The substance of the controversy with Japan is not immigration; it is China, trade and profits. Since the formation of the Gentlemen's Agreement in 1907 the clamor about "the menace of the Japanese invasion" has had no foundation in fact. If as was sometimes claimed, the Government of Japan did not strictly observe its obligations, then there was something vitally wrong with the American consuls who set their seals on the passports issued by Tokyo, China. The agreement itself was evidence that Japan wanted no dispute with the United States over immigration and was willing to meet the American demand for protection against "the Japanese invasion."

The article highlights the market invasion of Europe by the Japanese. In Italy, the Japanese captured 28% of its motorcycle market and 48% of its tape-recorder market. In West Germany, half the cameras sold are Japanese. In the nine common market countries, Japan has cornered almost three-quarters of the fast growing sales of small electronic calculators, office machines and optical equipment. The reason of Japanese in building factories all over the continent is the international pressure on the Japanese to spread around their vast foreign currency reserves which already stand at 15 billion U.S. dollars. The Japanese business success in the continent is the result of careful, detailed planning and attention to what the consumer wants.

The article focuses on the postwar investment of the U.S. industry in Japan. A total of 216 contracts have been concluded by 130 U.S. companies in Japan as of November 1953. Japan is facing increasing competition in the world market and potential customers are no longer interested in its cheap consumer goods. Japan is being pressured to make the necessary technological changes. Radio Corp. of America is helping Japan Electric Co. with vacuum tube production and Japanese textile companies are using the Sanforizing process of Cluett, Peabody & Co.

Presents news briefs pertaining to world politics. Celebration of Armistice Day in Paris, France; Statement issued by Spanish President Francisco Franco regarding his country's plan to loan funds and Spain's relations with the United States; Grant given to Italy for public works; Results of the elections in Italy; Suggestion that the Vatican might consider restoring diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union; Ruling made by Tokyo, Japan's International Military Tribunal which found Hideki Tojo and other Japanese warlords guilty on various charges which includes waging an illegal aggressive war against nations.

The article reports on the economic tensions between the Japanese and its American, British and Dutch opponents, amid the World War II. It discusses the bigger stake of Japan which intended to occupy the French Indo-China part to fulfill her dream of becoming the great Oriental power. It mentions the dismal and insufficient supply of raw silk in the U.S. at normal rate of consumption. However nylon is accepted as the best substitute for silk in the hosiery industry.

The article presents an interview with several Japanese businessmen conducted as of December 15, 1971. These include shipbuilding company Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co. executive Kazuo Saito, electronics manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric Corp. executive Hiroshi Kanazawa, and textiles producer Toyo Menka Kaisha executive Hideaki Suzuki. Topics include the image of Japanese businessmen abroad, Japan's export policy and Japanese attitudes toward free trade.

The article focuses on the efforts of Japanese companies in penetrating and gaining a foothold on the markets of European Economic Community (EEC) countries as of December 15, 1971. Comments from head of automobile manufacturer Toyota's European Service Center Minoru Fujii, electronics company Toshiba executive Takeshi Okatomi, and Nippon Steel executive Saburo Iwai are included.

For two years Japan haggled with Russia over the price of recognition and over oil percentages in Sakhalin. The threat, to Japan it was a threat, of American recognition of Russia merely hastened the final step. China is the central issue in the Far East. The American State Department sends angry notes to Peking on the Chinese Eastern Railway and other subjects, and, what is obviously of greater importance, favors and supports military intervention in China. Many Chinese are convinced that the recent civil war, which may yet have the salutary effect of uniting the celestial nation, was fomented by the U.S. and Great Britain. On the other hand, Japan's attitude toward China has become more friendly. Now as definitely anti-American as her finances will permit, Japan sees the wisdom of drawing Russia into her orbit.

The article reports on the foreign economic relation between Japan and the U.S. It discusses the growth of Japanese economy in different sectors. It describes some problems with Japanese exports which prompted the country to convene with the U.S. leaders. At the meeting, the U.S. leaders called on their Japanese counterparts to start removing import quotas on 120 products and start setting up joint ventures.

The article focuses on the trade difficulties experienced by China in the U.S. in 1937 due to the demands raised by Japan regarding rights and powers. Topics discussed include China's nearly 1 billion U.S. dollar-worth of foreign loan obligations in different countries including the U.S., Great Britain, and France, the possibility of Japan controlling all ports and communication including Manchuria, and the effects of the trade disputes to Chinese economy.

The article offers information on Japan's trade relation with Great Britain and Moscow and also discusses the political condition in Manchukno, China, after the coronation of Henry Pu YI, as its emperor.

The article reports on the hearings concerning the tariff deal between the U.S. and Japan. It states that the defenders in the hearings were producers of textiles, buttons, and sewing machines, who wanted to protect the U.S. market for some 400 goods. It says that the hearings opened by the U.S. government had given businessmen the chance to express their views before the concessions are called. Meanwhile, some believed that the deal could lead to stronger concessions of the U.S. from Japan.

The article focuses on Japan's trading relations with Alaska as of November 15, 1969. Topics addressed include Alaska exporting its natural resources to Japan and Japanese companies investing in Alaska. Special attention is also paid to Russia, Australia, Europe and Canada conducting business with Japan.

The article reports on the growth of the port of Dairen which is Japan's leased port in Manchuria and mentions topics including value of imports and exports to the U.S., the image of Dairen as the center of world's soya bean industry, and how Japan prepared Dairen from emergencies.

The article reports on the statement by Japanese Prime Minister Senjuro Hayashi that his government maintains a policy of non-aggression and expansion of foreign trade relations.