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JOE BIDEN

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 16, 2021
Powerful sister of North Korea's Kim warns U.S. in first comments directed at Biden
Kim Yo Jong slammed the United States and South Korea on Tuesday over ongoing joint military drills, in the first remarks by a high-level regime official aimed at the Biden administration.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 15, 2021
Suga to receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday
The prime minister is slated to get the second shot three weeks later before departing on his trip to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 15, 2021
Why Biden’s foreign policy should matter to the American people
Blinken's decision to use his first foreign policy speech to make his case to the American people should be good news to those who hope for the return of American internationalism.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 14, 2021
North Korea unresponsive to behind-the-scenes Biden administration outreach
A senior U.S. official said there had been efforts to reach out to the North Korean government 'through several channels starting in mid-February, including in New York.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 13, 2021
Uncertainties linger over how U.S. promotion of 'Quad' will play out
At the Quad's first-ever summit on Friday, Biden pitched the multilateral forum as 'a vital arena' for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, raising hopes for an increased role for the grouping.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 13, 2021
'Quad' leaders pledge to counter China with billion-dose vaccine pact
A joint statement outlining the agreements did not explicitly mention China as Suga voices strong opposition to it's 'unilateral attempts to change the status quo' in surrounding waters.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2021
Suga to visit U.S. in first half of April for talks with Biden
If all goes as planned, the prime minister will become the first foreign leader to meet with President Joe Biden in person since his inauguration.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 12, 2021
Biden signs $1.9 trillion stimulus bill as he eyes next stage of pandemic fight
The package is a major political victory for the Democratic president some 50 days into his administration.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 11, 2021
First meeting of 'Quad' leaders highlights Biden’s push for united front against China
The Quad meeting will be the first of many challenges for the Biden administration as it seeks to demonstrate leadership in navigating Indo-Pacific affairs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 7, 2021
Top Chinese diplomat warns Biden to tread carefully on Taiwan
While China has expressed optimism that relations will improve under Biden, it continues to put the onus on Washington to fix the damage done during Donald Trump's tenure.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 7, 2021
China FM says coast guard law does not target specific nation
Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China and Japan have 'every reason to support each other' to successfully hold both the Tokyo and Beijing Olympics.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 7, 2021
U.S. and South Korea to stage scaled-down joint military exercises amid pandemic
Experts say North Korea could use the first joint drills under U.S. President Joe Biden as an excuse for carrying out fresh provocations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 6, 2021
U.S. condemns Hong Kong moves, says it's working to 'galvanize' action against Chinese abuses
The United States on Friday called China's moves to change the Hong Kong electoral system a direct attack on its autonomy and democratic processes and said Washington was working at "galvanizing collective action" against Chinese rights abuses.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 6, 2021
'Quad' members eye first-ever summit this month
The leaders of Japan, the United States, Australia and India plan to hold a teleconference as early as mid-March to discuss ways to counter China's growing influence, Japanese government sources have said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 5, 2021
South Korea presidential hopeful prods Biden over North Korea
Lee Nak-yon, who served as Moon's first prime minister until January 2020, has emerged in opinion polls as a top contender to represent Moon's progressive bloc in elections next year.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Mar 5, 2021
Biden risks Mexico border crisis as migrant children fill up shelters
More than 5,700 unaccompanied minors were apprehended at the border in January, the highest total for that month in recent years, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2021
Nearly 90% in U.S. see China as 'competitor' or 'enemy,' survey finds
The Pew Research survey also found that many in the U.S. back Washington taking a tougher approach to bilateral ties with Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Mar 4, 2021
Biden faces calls to adopt more pragmatic approach on North Korea
No significant breakthroughs were made with Pyongyang under former U.S. President Donald Trump, and a growing number of observers say it's time to try something new.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 4, 2021
What Neera Tanden’s demise says about ‘cancel culture’
What Tanden's defeat mostly tells us is that you should not insult a group of thin-skinned people if you might need their support in the future.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 4, 2021
U.S. singles out China over challenges it poses to open international system
The Biden administration's emphasis on alliances and multilateralism as well as democratic values were also underlined in its messaging.

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