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Francis Tang
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Reporter, The Japan Times
Tokyo
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Biography
Francis Tang is a trilingual journalist based in Tokyo. He is currently a reporter covering Japan's domestic news at The Japan Times, the nation's oldest, most widely-read English newspaper. Prior to joining The Japan Times, Francis interned at Reuters Tokyo Bureau via Overseas Press Club Foundation fellowship. He was a 2023 recipient of the Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Award and the foundation’s David R. Schweisberg Memorial Scholarship. He is a member of the Overseas Press Club of America and the Asian American Journalists Association. Francis graduated from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs in 2023. He holds a B.A. in political science with a Japanese studies minor.
East Asia , Japan
Beauty, pets, products, celebrities.
Content
By Francis Tang Verified| The Japan Times Verified Japan's tariff czar flew to Washington on Wednesday morning tasked with getting two sides friendly but far apart on trade issues at least somewhat closer. Even he says it won't be easy. In the days leading up to the trip, the position of the United States has evolved somewhat, with olive branches being extended but a renewed focus on the currency being expressed. For its part, Japan has remained polite but firm.
By Francis Tang Verified| The Japan Times Verified Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is keen on high-speed rail and lukewarm on tariffs, he said during an interview in Tokyo on Sunday, the day after a visit to the Yamanashi Maglev Test Track. “We’re big believers in transportation assets and being able to provide consistent and fast options for people to be able to go from where they live to where they work,” Moore told The Japan Times on the second day of a four-day trade and investment mission to Japan.
By Francis Tang Verified| The Japan Times Verified In an astonishing turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon ordered a 90-day halt to fresh tariffs on dozens of countries — just 13 hours after they went into effect earlier in the day. A baseline 10% tariff, which entered into force Saturday, will still be in place for all goods imported into the United States.
Company Info
The Japan Times
The Japan Times is Japan's oldest and only independent English-language newspaper, founded on March 22, 1897. Headquartered in Tokyo, it aims to connect Japanese and foreign communities by delivering accurate and unbiased news about Japan. The company is led by Chairman Toshiaki Ogasawara. The Japan Times publishes daily news covering various topics, including society, politics, culture, and international affairs. It also produces books and periodicals through its publishing division, The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd., which focuses on language learning and educational materials. Additionally, the Japan Times Digital Archive provides historical access to past issues of the newspaper, serving researchers and historians interested in Japan's modern history. The Japan Times caters to a diverse audience, including international readers, business and academic communities, and language learners.
Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan
Founded: 1897