ASIA PACIFIC Aug 3, 2013 China tunes in to public opinion More than ever before, China's rulers are actually listening to their people, reacting quickly to contain potential crises that could threaten one-party control. With its ability to control the Internet increasingly challenged, China's Communist Party has had to change its game. COMMENTARY Mar 27, 2001 The limits of public opinion LONDON -- Speaking to the House of Commons on Nov. 11, 1947, Winston Churchill said, "No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time." COMMENTARY / World Oct 21, 2004 Power of opinion rising in Muslim Asia SINGAPORE -- Three major political events in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Bandar Seri Begawan the past month could have profound effects on the rising power of civil society and of party and public opinion in Southeast Asia.
WORLD / Crime & Legal Feb 27, 2020 Trump campaign says it is suing New York Times over Russia opinion piece President Donald Trump's re-election campaign said on Wednesday it was filing a libel suit accusing the New York Times of intentionally publishing a false opinion article that suggested Russia and the campaign had an overarching deal in the 2016 U.S. election.
WORLD / Politics Jun 25, 2022 Clarence Thomas opinion signals same-sex marriage and contraception at risk after abortion ruling Thomas's opinion is a rallying cry for conservatives to start challenging same-sex marriages almost immediately, according to some experts.
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN Dec 8, 2018 Second opinion: Should you trust your doctor? Do I really need this operation? Is this medication really good for me? Does my doctor really know what ails me? COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT Oct 3, 2010 Japanese opinion polls now reflect reality far better than of yore First of two parts COMMENTARY Apr 30, 2010 America's star is rising in world opinion Despite widespread talk of a rising China and an America in decline, the latest BBC World Service poll shows not just strong residual American soft power but actually an increase. At the same time, the data depict a China whose influence is viewed as more negative than positive in an increasing number... WORLD / Politics May 7, 2017 French go to polls in second round of election; opinion polls see Macron winning After a tumultuous election campaign filled with scandal and surprises, the French public began to vote Sunday on whether a pro-European Union centrist or an anti-EU, anti-immigration far-rightist will lead them for the next five years. JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX Aug 7, 2011 Fabricated public opinion is the norm The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's energy agency recently contracted with an outside advertising company to monitor "inaccurate" online information regarding nuclear energy. In response, the media cried "censorship," but as pointed out in last week's issue of Aera, the agency has employed... COMMENTARY Jun 25, 2007 Ways to steer public opinion Since last year, moves by the government to sway public opinion in favor of its policies have come to the fore one after another. On June 6, the Japan Communist Party revealed that the Ground Self-Defense Force's intelligence security unit had gathered information on the activities of organizations and... JAPAN / Politics Dec 27, 2016 Chinese groups seen forging ties with Okinawa independence activists Chinese universities and think tanks are forming ties with Okinawa independence groups in a bid to divide public opinion in Japan, a Japanese government agency said in an annual report. ENVIRONMENT / OUR PLANET EARTH May 9, 2002 Crafting public opinion to fit fisheries policy Kind and gentle reader, I have a confession to make that may shock you. It is necessary to tell you this because, unlike many politicians and bureaucrats, I believe truth and transparency are essential. So here it is: I have eaten whale.
WORLD / Crime & Legal Jan 9, 2019 U.S. top court's Brett Kavanaugh issues first opinion in unanimous arbitration case The U.S. Supreme Court's newest member, Brett Kavanaugh, issued his first written opinion on Tuesday as the justices in a unanimous ruling bolstered companies' ability to use arbitration to resolve disputes with customers or other businesses.
CULTURE / Music Apr 18, 2017 Dustin Wong is open to opinion on his latest album with Takako Minekawa Musician Dustin Wong returned to Japan five years ago and, despite having grown up here, he encountered a few cultural differences after coming back. Reader Mail Jul 5, 2014 Flag the opinion of a nonresident It's very useful to hear about perceptions of Japan from people living outside the country. JAPAN Oct 27, 2013 Half of public opposes secrecy protection bill: poll A government bill aimed at toughening penalties for leaking state secrets is opposed by 50.6 percent of the public, a survey says.
JAPAN May 17, 2009 Hatoyama elected head of DPJ Democratic Party of Japan chose Yukio Hatoyama as its new president Saturday by a relatively large margin over Katsuya Okada, who was the more popular candidate among the public in opinion polls. EDITORIALS Sep 24, 2006 Right to a minority opinion The Tokyo District Court last week ruled illegal the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education's policy of forcing school teachers to sing the national anthem "Kimigayo (Your Reign)" during school ceremonies. The court ruled that the policy violates Article 19 of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom... JAPAN Dec 20, 1999 Time running out for 'Knock' as opinion turns against him Staff writer OSAKA -- The game may finally be up for Osaka Gov. "Knock" Yokoyama. Monday's search of his offices by the Osaka District Public Prosecutor's Office in connection with a criminal complaint filed against the governor by a 21-year-old female university student, who accused Yokoyama of groping...
COMMENTARY / World Mar 1, 2023 When mob diplomacy rules the day As the recent Chinese balloon saga showed, public opinion is increasingly in the driver’s seat, and it is steering international relations away from open, honest dialogue.
COMMENTARY / World Jun 10, 2025 Los Angeles is losing the war for public opinion Burning Waymos are creating an image of an out-of-control city, which could lead to harsher measures from the federal government.
JAPAN Dec 10, 2025 Nihon Hidankyo's 93-year-old executive determined to move public opinion Terumi Tanaka has been traveling around Japan giving lectures about eliminating nuclear weapons despite his advanced age.
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