Russia rose to the fifth place from sixth while Japan fell to sixth from fifth.

俄罗斯从第六的位置上升到第五，而日本则从第五的位置下降到了第六。

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Europe is showing signs of faltering, while Japan may be at risk of sliding back into recession.

欧洲已开始显露疲软迹象，日本或许也有重新滑向衰退的危险。

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The European Union has the most ambitious target of 30 percent reduction, while Japan recently announced a 25 percent reduction target.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

He says Japan will strongly protest through the United Nations, while also urging North Korea not to carry out the launch.

VOA: standard.2009.03.27

The latest polls conducted by Japan's top newspapers show a majority support a DPJ-led government, while approval ratings for Mr.Aso continue to drop.

VOA: standard.2009.07.13

China should still set the pace, while Japan could see a rebound at last.

CNN: BUSINESS FORECAST '96

This year, the U.S. lost 18.5% of its HNWIs, while Japan lost just 10%.

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While Japan muddles along disappointingly, the rate of decline of Asia's smaller economies continues to exceed expectations.

ECONOMIST: Goodbye, Hashimoto