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The Indicator from Planet Money — Why China pulled the plug on Japan
Not scored yet9m·2026-01-05·Business

Why China pulled the plug on Japan

The Indicator from Planet Money

Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi made waves last fall after saying her country might intervene if China invaded Taiwan. In response, China launched state-organized boycotts against Japan — canceling concerts, restricting seafood imports, and even recalling pandas. Today on the show, what does it look like for…

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