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EU JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 11, 2021
Japan, fearing impact on businesses and benefits for China, faces Myanmar balancing act
With the U.S. announcing plans to reimpose sanctions on Myanmar, Japan remains cautious about invoking punitive measures against the Southeast Asian country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 11, 2021
China's 'zero corona' policy frustrates Japanese nationals in Beijing
Strict quarantine measures for anyone traveling outside China make home visits incompatible with work demands, while the well-being of family in Japan remains a concern.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 11, 2021
Japan and U.S. broadly agree to extend deal covering military base costs for one year
Under the preliminary agreement, Japan will shoulder roughly u00a5200 billion in fiscal 2021 for host nation support, around the same level as last year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Feb 10, 2021
As China authorizes use of force by coast guard, Japan considers response
With Beijing beefing up its powers in contested areas such as the Senkaku Islands, questions have arisen over how Tokyo should handle coastal security incidents.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 8, 2021
Foreign minister to put off U.S. visit in February due to virus
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi plans to put off a visit to the United States in February after Washington showed hesitance about the idea due to the coronavirus pandemic, sources close to bilateral ties said Monday.
JAPAN
Feb 8, 2021
China justifies coast guard's entry into Japan's territorial waters
China on Monday justified the entry of its coast guard vessels into Japan's territorial waters near the Tokyo-controlled, Beijing-claimed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, saying they are the country's "inherent territory."
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2021
Chinese vessels enter Senkaku territorial waters for second straight day
The incursions come after a new law took effect in China explicitly allowing its coast guard to use weapons against foreign ships that Beijing sees as illegally entering its waters.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 7, 2021
'Quad' countries arranging first meeting of leaders
The United States has already proposed to other countries the idea of holding an online meeting of the grouping's leaders, according to one source.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 6, 2021
Chinese ships near Senkakus for first time since new law allowing use of arms
China's new coast guard law has stoked concern in Japan, with some in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party urging bolstered measures near the uninhabited islets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 6, 2021
Japan ranked as seventh-biggest country for U.S. trade deficit in 2020
The U.S. deficit was down 19.9% from 2019, when Japan was the third-biggest deficit generator for Washington.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 4, 2021
Japan and Britain affirm close security ties amid China's rise
Aside from security issues, the ministers agreed to promote fair access to coronavirus vaccines.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 3, 2021
Japan conveys 'strong concerns' to China over coast guard law
In the high-level consultation on maritime affairs involving senior bureaucrats from the two countries, Japan 'firmly urged' China to exercise restraint in its actions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 2, 2021
Japan defense official warns Myanmar coup could increase China's influence
Myanmar's army seized power Monday, declaring a state of emergency, and detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi along with other government officials.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 2, 2021
South Korea 'downgrades' Japan's status in defense white paper
The South's Defense Ministry dropped its description of Tokyo as a 'partner' in the paper, a move that reflects worsening ties between the two countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 2, 2021
Suzuki halts production in Myanmar after coup as Japan firms scramble to assess fallout
Major Japanese firms including Kirin Holdings have pushed into Myanmar since Suu Kyi's party won a landslide election in 2015.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 1, 2021
Mayor opposed to planned U.S. military drill site wins re-election
The return of Shunsuke Yaita to Nishinoomote, Kagoshima Prefecture, could upset government plans to allow Mage Island to be used for U.S. military plane takeoff and landing exercises.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 31, 2021
Japan proposes tentative one-year deal on cost-sharing for U.S. troops
With another round of negotiations set to take place this week, going forward Japan is looking to emphasize its contributions in new domains including outer space and cybersecurity.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2021
EU reinstates travel ban from Japan amid surge of COVID-19 cases
Only six countries, including Australia, Singapore and South Korea, now remain on the bloc's list of travel ban exemptions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Jan 28, 2021
'Japan’s Marine Corps': The nation's first responders for remote island defense
The Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade was established in 2018 to respond to security situations that require faster mobilization of land, sea, and air forces.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 28, 2021
Japan pushes back against U.K. plan to boost G7 Asia reach
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is hosting this year's G7, has invited South Korea, India and Australia to attend the leaders' summit in Cornwall in June.

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