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CHINA JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 2, 2022
Komeito chief calls for Japan to create Asian security framework
Natsuo Yamaguchi proposed that Japan take the lead in establishing an Asian architecture that would include China and the U.S. in a bid to stem soaring regional tensions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Outlook 2022
Jan 1, 2022
For Kishida, 2022 could be make or break in security and diplomatic sphere
The omicron coronavirus variant may throw a wrench in the prime minister's plans to have 2022 be a 'year of actively promoting summit diplomacy.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 17, 2021
Japan's island paradise near the front line of tensions over Taiwan
Not long ago, Japan saw mostly economic opportunity with China, but with security challenges growing, the calculus has changed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 7, 2021
'National interests' first: Japan weighs stance as U.S. plans Beijing Olympic boycott
Washington cited Beijing's human rights 'atrocities' in its planned diplomatic boycott, while Tokyo said its own 'national interests' would be key in determining whether to follow suit.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 2, 2021
Shinzo Abe’s no-nonsense message to Beijing
Shinzo Abe's remarks in his latest speech warning of the consequences of attacking Taiwan were perfectly compatible with the 1972 joint communique, but Beijing was still angered.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 2, 2021
China summons Japan envoy and rips Abe for warning about Taiwan invasion
While delivering a speech by video to an audience in Taiwan, Abe made some of the most pointed comments by a prominent Japanese politician on tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2021
Invasion of Taiwan by China would be ‘economic suicide,’ former PM Abe warns
The former Japanese leader singled out Chinese President Xi Jinping, in particular, saying that he 'should never have a misunderstanding in recognizing this.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2021
Japan extra defense budget hits record amid China tensions
The additional money would cover the cost of missiles, patrolling aircraft, torpedoes, helicopters and other equipment.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 10, 2021
Kishida's picks for top diplomat and rights adviser hint at striking balance on China
After just over a month in office, some experts say Kishida may be looking to moderate an increasingly hawkish approach to Tokyo's relationship with Beijing.

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