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EU JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 2, 2020
China steps up its offensive against the Senkaku Islands
The China Coast Guard's pursuit of a Japanese fishing boat in Japan's territorial waters is a sign of things to come.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 2, 2020
Trump envisions a three-way nuclear pact. China has other ideas.
Washington takes aim at Beijing's atomic ambitions as Trump administration vows to craft 'new era of arms control.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Jun 1, 2020
The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance has lost its way
Criticism of an organization that presumed to represent former 'comfort women' is creating a much-needed opening for public scrutiny of its conduct.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 30, 2020
Japan should reconsider state visit by China's Xi, LDP lawmakers say
The government was urged to 'carefully consider' whether the visit should go ahead amid China's poor rights record, the Hong Kong crackdown and moves near the Senkakus.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 29, 2020
South Korea 'comfort women' group's ex-chief sorry for 'banking errors'
The former leader of an advocacy group for South Korean women who suffered under Japan’s military brothel system before and during World War II on Friday denied allegations of misusing funds meant for the victims but apologized for "banking errors."
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 28, 2020
Japan 'seriously concerned' about China's security law for Hong Kong
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said a free and open Hong Kong should be maintained under the 'one country, two systems' framework.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 27, 2020
South Korea probes 'comfort women' support group for fraud, local newspaper says
South Korea’s top prosecutor has ordered an investigation into financial fraud allegations made against a support group for “comfort women” — a euphemism for those who were forced or coerced into Japan’s wartime brothel system under various circumstances, including abduction, deception and...
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2020
China labels Abe's claim on origin of COVID-19 a 'politicization' of the deadly virus
Beijing says it opposes 'stigmatization' of disease's beginning after Japanese leader calls it a 'fact' that illness 'spread from China to the world.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 26, 2020
China on the sideline as Japan plays bigger role in Kosovo
Advertisements for Huawei are ubiquitous in Europe. In Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, a massive electronic sign for Huawei towers above the central square. A similarly large Coca-Cola sign looms over a statue of what any local will tell you is Alexander the Great that dominates the square. Officially...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 24, 2020
Russia proposes shelving jurisdiction issue in isle talks with Japan
Russia has proposed that the stalemated issue of legal jurisdiction over joint economic activities with Japan on disputed islands be shelved, sources close to the two countries' relations said Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 20, 2020
Japan seeks deeper ties with Taiwan as Tsai Ing-wen begins second term
Taiwan is an 'important partner and precious friend' who shares basic values with Japan, said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 19, 2020
Japan calls for Taiwan's participation in WHO assembly
As of Monday, Taiwan had 440 confirmed coronavirus cases with seven deaths.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2020
Japan renews claim on Russian-held isles in foreign policy report
The issue has prevented the two countries from signing a World War II peace treaty even 75 years after the end of the conflict.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 18, 2020
A welcome move by the U.S. Marines
The U.S. Marines Corps is a natural ally for Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 17, 2020
China cozies up to Japan and South Korea as ties with U.S. sour over coronavirus
Beijing has been making friendly overtures toward Tokyo, with an eye on economic revival after the pandemic passes, diplomatic sources have said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 16, 2020
Japan joins calls for probe into WHO's coronavirus response
Source says Japan will voice its proposal at annual meeting of the WHO's decision-making body next week.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2020
F-35’s image as $428 billion bundle of flaws improved by fixes
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. military have eliminated all of the deficiencies believed to endanger pilots.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2020
Solidarity amid global challenges
It is a great pleasure and honor to address readers of The Japan Times on Europe Day. The day is especially significant this year, as it marks the 70th anniversary of the call by then French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman to create a European coal and steel community, the embryo of what is the European...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 13, 2020
U.K. says it plans to start virtual trade talks with Japan shortly
Britain estimates a deal could increase trade flows between the two countries by u00a52 trillion.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 11, 2020
77% of Japan firms in China resume normal sales activities, survey finds
More than three-quarters of Japanese companies operating in China have resumed regular sales activities amid the lingering impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak, an NNA survey found.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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