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JOE BIDEN

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
May 21, 2022
Biden shuns kingmaker role in U.S. primaries
Biden has limited his primary endorsements in part to keep with pre-Trump presidential expectations, but also because he is wary of exacerbating divisions in his Democratic Party.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 21, 2022
Biden struggles to woo Asian nations wary of upsetting China
Before Biden touched down in South Korea on Friday, many officials in the region struggled to understand the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2022
Biden hails U.S.-South Korea alliance on tour of Samsung plant with Yoon
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol joined Biden at the event and said that 'based on advanced technology and supply chain cooperation,” he'd seek to upgrade U.S.-South Korea relations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
May 20, 2022
Amid energy supply woes, Japan looks to the U.S. as an LNG source
Biden's coming visit to Japan is an opportunity for Washington and Tokyo to expand bilateral energy cooperation, including increased fossil fuel exports by the U.S.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2022
Kishida to tell Biden about possible G7 summit in Hiroshima
The prime minister is expected to discuss the significance of hosting the summit in the city and seek the U.S. leader's support.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 20, 2022
Biden has little to entice Kim Jong Un to stop weapons tests
The U.S. push to isolate Russia over the war in Ukraine, coupled with increasing animosity toward China, has allowed Kim to boost his nuclear deterrent without fear of more U.N. sanctions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2022
18,000 police officers to be mobilized in Tokyo during visit by 'Quad' leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to arrive Sunday for a summit with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday and a 'Quad' meeting Tuesday, also attended by Indian and Australian leaders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 19, 2022
North Korea's Kim looks to rocket himself to top of Biden-Yoon summit agenda
Officials in the U.S. and South Korea say that Pyongyang could stage a nuclear test, intercontinental ballistic missile launch or both around Biden's visit.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 19, 2022
U.S. midterm stakes grow clearer: Election deniers will be on many ballots
Fomenting doubts about Biden's victory is often the table stakes of Republican primaries that can tilt hard to the right. Candidates who avoid the subject risk losing their base.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2022
Japan and U.S. to cooperate on future moon landing by Japanese astronaut
The announcement will be part of the Artemis project, an international effort aimed at advancing lunar exploration and eventually sending astronauts on missions to Mars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 19, 2022
U.S. picks negotiators for Biden’s Indo-Pacific economic plan
Sharon Yuan has been hired to oversee staff work on the main points of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2022
To fight inflation, fight protectionism
Surging inflation has made it much more difficult for U.S. President Joe Biden's administration to justify a continuation of Donald Trump's protectionist policies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2022
Biden to launch Indo-Pacific economic plan during coming Japan visit
As longtime allies, Japan and the U.S. have been advocating a free and open Indo-Pacific amid growing concerns about the rise of China backed by its economic and military power.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 17, 2022
North Korean nuclear test could serve as 'wake-up call' for Biden and allies
Recent satellite imagery has captured work at the Punggye-ri test site to restore at least one tunnel, likely for North Korea's next nuclear test.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 16, 2022
New South Korean leader reiterates readiness to support North in COVID-19 fight
President Yoon Suk-yeol reiterated a willingness to support North Korea with necessary medical supplies and medicines as Pyongyang battles a coronavirus outbreak.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 16, 2022
South Korean president to support Biden’s new economic grouping
New leader Yoon Suk-yeol told parliament Monday he wanted to discuss how his government can contribute to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
May 15, 2022
U.S. abortion rights advocates fuming over Biden's response to looming threat
Galvanized by the prospect of losing abortion rights, protesters marched across the country on Saturday in the start of what organizers said would be a 'summer of rage.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 14, 2022
Japan and U.S. to agree to cooperate on chips during upcoming summit
The expected agreement between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden will aim for a framework ensuring availability of domestic semiconductor stocks in emergencies.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 13, 2022
U.S. to invest $150 million in ASEAN infrastructure and security amid China's rise
China is the largest trade partner for ASEAN, but its assertive behavior, including its expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea, has strained relations with some members.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 12, 2022
Biden’s fear of free-trade deals risks isolating friends in Asia
Southeast Asian nations are increasingly disappointed with the U.S. over a lack of progress on trade issues, undermining Biden's efforts to strengthen ties with the region's leaders.

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