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EU JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2023
Japan tightens chip gear exports as U.S. seeks to contain China
Tokyo’s move follows months of lobbying by the U.S. to get Japan to join it in tightening shipments of semiconductor tools to China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2023
Going overboard: The flap over Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wooden paddle gift explained
Only months after the prime minister's son caused a stir over a shopping spree, Kishida is now under fire again for two more minor blunders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 30, 2023
'We are not ready': An interview with Taiwan's former military chief
Beijing says it wants a peaceful unification but refuses to rule out force, prompting Taiwan to ramp up defenses and fortify alliances with the democratic leaders around the world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 30, 2023
'We need a more effective way to defend ourselves,' says Taiwan's former military chief
Speaking to the Japan Times in Taipei, retired Adm. Lee Hsi-min called for called for a pivot in the island's approach to warfare, as well as its related purchases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2023
South Korea's Yoon vows to seek public consent for Fukushima water release
The South Korean president had said previously that he believes his predecessor Moon Jae-in 'had avoided efforts to understand,' preventing the public from becoming aware of Japan's plan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 29, 2023
Japan's top diplomat set for first visit to China since 2019
As Tokyo presses for the release of a detained Japanese national, Yoshimasa Hayashi has set his sights on a visit to China in an effort to right foundering ties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 29, 2023
Myanmar junta dissolves Suu Kyi’s party after poll boycott
The National League for Democracy was among 40 parties that failed to submit an application within the 60-day deadline required under a new law mandating registration for planned elections.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023
South Korea lodges protest with Japan over new textbooks' descriptions
The concerns centered around textbooks that contained expressions about thorny issues related to territory and history, including claims over a group of islets.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023
Chinese authorities take down pirated Japanese anime site
The website b9good was one of the largest online sources of pirated anime, with around 95% of its users accessing the site from Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023
Japan, Philippines and U.S. to set up three-way security framework
Philippine officials said the proposal to initiate a three-way security dialogue was put forward by Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 28, 2023
As ties crumble, Chinese spy law could see more Japanese citizens detained
Since China passed its counterespionage law in 2014, 17 Japanese nationals have been detained in the country for allegedly engaging in spy-related activities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 28, 2023
U.S. and Japan strike deal on supply of minerals for EV batteries
EVs that use materials that have been collected or processed in Japan will be eligible for incentives under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, Japan's trade minister said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 27, 2023
Businessman's detention in China an unwelcome shock for Japanese firms
Some Japanese company officials in China say it is unclear what kind of activities constitute crimes there and what exactly it is they need to do to avoid unexpected detention.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 27, 2023
U.S. envoy to Japan calls for ‘anti-coercion coalition’ against China
“If the world does not organize against economic coercion, Beijing will continue to prey on other countries and their economies,' Rahm Emanuel said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 27, 2023
Tokyo and Seoul mulling first security talks in five years in April
Senior foreign and defense ministry officials from Japan and South Korea are likely to affirm close coordination over North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 27, 2023
Japan urges China to release citizen held in Beijing
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a news conference that the Japanese government is in contact with people related to the man, who is in his 50s.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 27, 2023
Ukraine visit buoys Kishida ahead of next month's local elections
A weekend survey found that 48% of respondents said they supported the prime minister's Cabinet, up five percentage points from the previous month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2023
Zelenskyy thanks Kishida for Kyiv visit in video message
At his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Prime Minister Kishida pledged $470 million in additional aid to include $30 million for nonlethal defense equipment.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2023
South Korean wartime labor plaintiffs begin asset sale procedures
Four South Korean plaintiffs in damages lawsuits filed against Mitsubishi Heavy Industries over wartime labor have begun procedures to sell the Japanese firm's assets.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2023
Japanese man detained in China is employee of drugmaker Astellas
The Japanese government has been seeking the release of the man, in his 50s, as soon as possible. He may be facing spying allegations.

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