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EU JAPAN RELATIONS

BUSINESS
Jan 23, 2017
Japan high on post-Brexit Britain's FTA priority list: new envoy
The close relationship between London and Tokyo will put Japan high on Britain's list for negotiating new bilateral trade deals after it leaves the European Union, Britain's new ambassador to Japan said Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / GAUGING TRUMP
Jan 23, 2017
Under Trump, Asia 'pivot' security plank may rise from the ashes
With the ascension of Donald Trump to the White House, former U.S. President Barack Obama's "pivot" to Asia appears to have been burned to the ground. Its remains must yet cool, but what may ultimately emerge from the ashes could prove reassuring to Asian allies fearful of an American retreat amid China's...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 22, 2017
Farmers mixed on Trump's pullout from TPP
Farmers had mixed reactions after the administration of President Donald Trump announced on Inauguration Day that the United States would withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 21, 2017
Abe congratulates Trump, pledges to bolster Japan-U.S. alliance
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as U.S. president and pledged to bolster the Japan-U.S. alliance.
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2017
U.S. chopper makes emergency landing in Okinawa
A U.S. military helicopter made an emergency landing on Okinawa's Ikei Island, the second such incident involving U.S. aircraft in just over a month in the prefecture.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 21, 2017
Japan objects to use of South Korean name for disputed Takeshima isles on 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics' website
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida says it is "unacceptable" that the official website for the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics refers to disputed Sea of Japan isles under the South Korean name of "Dokdo."
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2017
China warns Japan against interfering in Taiwan affairs
China warned Japan on Friday against interfering in Taiwan's affairs following a media report saying Tokyo's armed forces plan a tabletop exercise next week on the assumption that there will be a military clash between the Chinese mainland and the self-ruled island.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / GAUGING TRUMP
Jan 20, 2017
Echoes of 1980s trade war seen in Trump comments on Japan
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump surprised and angered many in Japan with comments about how unfair Japan's trade policies were.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2017
City of Obama holds onto that hope U.S. leader will visit
People in the coastal city of Obama, Fukui Prefecture, are calling on departing U.S. President Barack Obama to visit so they can show their appreciation for eight years in office that helped raise their city's profile.
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2017
Recalled Japanese envoy not likely to return to Seoul anytime soon: government sources
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JAPAN
Jan 20, 2017
Japan's Imperial Couple to make first visit to Vietnam
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will make a weeklong trip from Feb. 28 to Vietnam, their first visit to the Southeast Asian country, as well as Thailand, the government said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2017
Abe to kick off Diet speech with call for talks on amending Constitution
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to call for concrete discussions on revising the Constitution in his policy address before the Diet later this week, according to an outline of his planned speech made available to Kyodo News.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 17, 2017
Russian foreign minister claims Obama tried to stop Japan from improving ties with Moscow
The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama tried to prevent Japan from improving ties with Russia and hosting a visit by President Vladimir Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Tuesday during his annual news conference.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 17, 2017
As Kennedy steps down from ambassador post, observers see a mixed legacy
The first woman in the role. The daughter of a U.S. president. In some ways, Caroline Kennedy was a unique ambassador to Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2017
Chile promises Japan full cooperation in case of woman believed murdered
Chile promised Japan it will cooperate fully in the handover of a Chilean man sought by French authorities in connection with the disappearance and suspected murder of a Japanese woman in France.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 16, 2017
Abe pledges fresh security-related aid to Vietnam
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Vietnamese leader Nguyen Xuan Phuc meet in Hanoi to discuss a coordinated response to China's increasingly aggressive maritime moves amid uncertainty about incoming U.S. leader Donald Trump's commitment to the region's stability.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 16, 2017
Japan and U.S. sign deal clarifying civilian protection under SOFA
In a bid to reduce crimes committed by U.S. military base workers, Tokyo and Washington sign a supplementary agreement to limit and clarify the definition of the civilian component protected under the Status of Forces Agreement.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 16, 2017
Caroline Kennedy calls ambassador role in Japan her 'greatest privilege' in farewell message
U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy calls her three years in Japan “the greatest privilege of my life” and says in a farewell video message that she hopes to come back for a visit.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 16, 2017
How Trump could push China and Japan together
Both China and Japan should work together to map out how to survive the Trump era.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 13, 2017
Duterte, Abe agree U.S. role vital in Asia-Pacific
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte agree that America's presence is vital to the Asia-Pacific, with Duterte offering to open maritime talks with China.

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