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JAPAN
Oct 16, 2014
Japan jets scrambling to counter rising Russian incursions
The number of times Japanese fighter jets scrambled to ward off Russian military aircraft more than doubled in the last six months, amid diplomatic tensions between the two countries which Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is keen to ease.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 15, 2014
China's ambassador urges Japan to overcome 'political hurdles' for warmer ties
China's ambassador to Japan on Wednesday urged Tokyo to resolve historical and territorial issues to improve bilateral ties, while declining to comment on the possibility of a much-anticipated summit on the sidelines of an international conference in Beijing in November.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Oct 6, 2014
Tokyo: What can be done to restore Japan's relations with China and South Korea?
An international bunch around Tokyo offer their views on possible ways to rebuild trust between Japan and its East Asian neighbors over historical issues.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 4, 2014
Japanese officials silent on drama unfolding in Hong Kong
'The future of Hong Kong is extremely important to the future of Japan,' but Tokyo is officially staying tight-lipped about the pro-democracy protests there.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 6, 2014
Abe steals a march on China with South Asia tour
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe flies to Bangladesh for a two-stop tour of South Asia to assert Tokyo's interests in a region where it has ceded influence to China.

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