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Japan Considered Podcast|080229JapanConsideredPodcastVol04No07 Episode
February 29, 2008; Volume 04, Number 07Click here for a transcript of this program
Welcome
again this Leap Year February 29th. Thanks for joining me again today.
I've got a treat for you this week. Dr. Ed Lincoln agreed to provide us
with some background and insight into the somewhat obscure issue of
sovereign wealth funds. Some of Japan's reform-minded politicians have
been promoting the idea for a while now. It looks as though they may be
getting more attention in the next few months. So, we'd better know
what they're talking about. Ed helps us sort through the issues
involved.
Also, we return briefly to the
tainted gyoza issue. As of today, it appears that the Chinese side
can't continue to cooperate on this one. And that the Japanese side
isn't willing to give them a pass. So ... earlier optimism appears
misplaced. We'll see, though. It's a while before President Hu is
scheduled to visit Tokyo.
As always, continue
to send your comments and suggestions directly to me at
RobertCAngel@gmail.com. I do read them all. Though the sharp increase
in audience in recent months makes it impossible to respond directly to
every one. They're helpful when planning new programs, and for
background.
[ Sat, 1 Mar 2008 03:55:00 GMT ]
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