Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (R front) walks to meeting room in Shanghai September 28, 2009. [Agencies]Related Story: China open to unified East Asia proposal
This year's Tokyo Motor Show is a lonesome affair for the Japanese, with foreign automakers largely no-shows for the first time in decades as they cut costs amid the downturn and focus on fast-growing markets like China.
As a result of robust sales in the first three quarters of 2009, the Chinese mainland has vaulted ahead to become the fourth-largest market for BMW Group.
Megan Fox accepts the Best Sci-Fi Actress award onstage during Spike TV's Scream 2009 held at the Greek Theatre on October 17, 2009.
Beyonce poses at a promotional event for Japanese fashion brand Samantha Thavasa in Tokyo October 16, 2009.
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