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Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 21, 2022
Japan sought China and South Korea's views before 1991 SDF Gulf dispatch
Before finalizing the dispatch of SDF ships to the Persian Gulf in April 1991, Japan had, behind the scenes, sounded out other Asian nations as well on their views on such a move.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 20, 2022
Report claims Tokyo is unwitting host to Chinese 'police station'
Tokyo was among 102 locations in at least 53 countries around the world where such stations are allegedly located.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2022
U.S. hails Japan's new security strategy as China lashes out over moves
Washington called Tokyo's revision of key security documents a 'bold and historic step,' while Beijing urged Japan to refrain from hyping the 'China threat.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2022
China says Japan's defense shift provokes 'regional tension'
In a statement, the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo said Japan's move “seriously deviates from the basic facts” and “provokes regional tension and confrontation.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2022
Japan approves major defense overhaul in dramatic policy shift
The government passed revisions to three key security documents that outline a tough new stance on China and pave the way for Tokyo's acquisition of a 'counterstrike capability.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2022
Japan to boost coast guard budget for Senkaku Islands security
The plan comes as Chinese government ships are frequently found sailing around the Japanese-administered islands in the East China Sea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Dec 15, 2022
New national security strategy needs to respond to realities on three fronts
With China, North Korea and Russia each posing a different problem, Japan's security strategy must shift to realistic strategies that cope with and deter existing threats.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 14, 2022
Foreign minister eyes visit to China in December amid strained ties
The visit would be the first to China by a Japanese foreign minister in three years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 14, 2022
As China marks 85 years since Nanking, official extends olive branch to Japan
The remarks came in the wake of summit talks between Xi Jinping and Fumio Kishida in which the leaders pledged to seek 'constructive and stable' ties.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 11, 2022
U.S. asks Japan to help curb China's bid to develop high-end chips
The request made to Japan is believed to be the first ministerial one from the United States on the issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 8, 2022
Japan to describe China military moves as 'challenge' to international order
The planned reference may provoke Beijing, but the wording is softer than 'threat,' a term some Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers have backed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Dec 4, 2022
Japan Times 1997: 160 nations adopt Kyoto Protocol
Environmental concerns hit the front pages of newspapers in 1997, with the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol, and 1922, when residents tried to appease an 'angry tree.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Dec 2, 2022
Jiang Zemin seen as setting back Japan-China ties with hard-line stance
Jiang pursued a hard-line stance toward Japan, questioning several Japanese prime ministers about their recognition of historical issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2022
Xi's visit to Japan 'invaluable' for bilateral ties: Chinese envoy
The last Chinese president to be received by Japan as a state guest was Hu Jintao in May 2008.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2022
COVID-19 restrictions in China affecting Japanese makers
Amid strict 'COVID zero' policies, some Japanese companies are having workers sleep in their factories to continue production.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 26, 2022
China boosting capabilities for 'gray zone' operations, Japan Defense Ministry think tank says
Beijing is seeking to 'create gray zone situations constantly and exert pressure on opponents as it avoids military clashes with other countries,' the annual report said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2022
Well-armed Chinese ship enters Japanese waters near Senkakus
The intrusion into Japan's maritime territory by official Chinese vessels is the 32nd this year and the first since Nov. 13.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 23, 2022
Tokyo urges Beijing to stop intrusions into Japanese waters near Senkakus
Japan requested China not to operate coast guard ships in the waters surrounding the uninhabited islands, which are also claimed by Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 21, 2022
Emanuel slams China's Xi for trying to 'airbrush' over 'wolf warrior' approach
U.S. ambassador Rahm Emanuel criticized the Chinese leader's re-emergence on the global stage as an attempt at controlling damage wrought by Beijing's combative diplomatic approach.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Nov 21, 2022
Kishida uses East Asian trip to defend rule of law amid concerns over China
During the eight-day trip, Kishida attended three multilateral conferences and had bilateral talks with a number of foreign leaders.

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