Linda Sieg

Position: Chief Correspondent, Political and General News
I direct a team of reporters responsible for covering politics, diplomacy, social and security policies in the world's second-biggest economy, as well as natural disasters, entertainment and lifestyle trends. I have been in my current position since April 1999 and prior to that was Chief Economics Correspondent, Japan.

Articles

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Obama pledges greater U.S. engagement in Asia November 14, 11:43am EST 

TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama pledged on Saturday to deepen dialogue with China rather than seek to contain the rising power, as he laid out a vision for greater engagement with a vibrant Asia-Pacific region.  Full Article 

Blog Posts

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Friends with issues

They may been on first-name terms, but Barack's discussions with Yukio during his 24-hour stay in Tokyo has left unresolved a feud over a U.S. military base and deeper questions about the future.  Full Article 

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Japan's bulging debt

How much is too much? When it comes to Japan's bulging debt, no one knows, but at about $75,640 for each of the country's 127 million people, the burden is starting to worry.   Full Article | Comments [3]