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KAMALA HARRIS

Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 30, 2022
Kamala Harris under a microscope: Deft Asia diplomacy despite DMZ gaffe
Her trip amounted to a microcosm of the state of her vice presidency: an ambitious, historic and increasingly confident effort still beset by the occasional high-profile gaffe.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 29, 2022
North Korea tests missiles hours after U.S. vice president visits DMZ
The nuclear-armed North launched two apparent ballistic missiles after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 29, 2022
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris slams North Korea missile test
Harris met with South Korean President Yoon Sok-yeol in Seoul where in addition to discussing North Korea's latest launch she addressed China's actions in the Taiwan Strait.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 28, 2022
North Korea fires missiles ahead of U.S. vice president's visit to DMZ
The weapons test by nuclear-armed North Korea on Wednesday evening was the isolated country's second launch in four days.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 28, 2022
Kamala Harris pledges that U.S. will 'continue to support Taiwan's self-defense'
The U.S. vice president lambasted China's ongoing “pressure campaign” aimed at Taiwan during a visit to the U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 28, 2022
Japan plays ‘critical role’ in chip supply chain, says U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
The vice president's four-day visit to Japan and South Korea is intended to shore up economic and national security ties between the U.S. and Asian allies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 27, 2022
Taiwan VIPs' visit for Abe funeral signals deepening relationship with Japan
Japan included 'Taiwan' among the names of countries read aloud during the funeral — part of recent moves that point to deepening ties between Tokyo and Taipei.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 26, 2022
Kishida begins 'condolence diplomacy' ahead of Abe funeral
On the first of three days of talks with foreign dignitaries, Kishida was told by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris that the U.S. would work with Japan if it faced security threats.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 25, 2022
North Korea launches missile ahead of U.S. vice president's visit to region
Japan's defense chief said that the apparent ballistic missile may have flown on an irregular trajectory and was believed to have landed outside the country's exclusive economic zone.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2022
Kishida and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to hold talks and dine together on eve of Abe funeral
About 700 attendees are expected to be from overseas, offering the prime minister an opportunity to hold one-on-one meetings with more than 30 world leaders.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 8, 2022
White House confirms Vice President Kamala Harris will attend Abe state funeral
Harris' visit to Japan for the ceremony will be her first since she was sworn in as vice president in January 2021. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also confirmed attendance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 14, 2022
U.S. Vice President Harris to attend Abe's state funeral
Her visit to Japan for the Sept. 27 ceremony will be her first since she was sworn in as vice president in January 2021.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 13, 2022
U.S. to expand its Pacific footprint amid growing Chinese clout in region
The Biden administration will request $60 million per year from the U.S. Congress over the next 10 years in connection with a new economic assistance agreement.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 26, 2021
Japan, the U.S. and Vietnam not on same page with China
Vietnam knows that the unpredictable giant China will always be there, while the U.S. and its allies' presence in the region is fickle and fleeting.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 25, 2021
Kamala Harris urges more China pressure in meeting with Vietnam's Phuc
Vaccines have been at the forefront of an American diplomatic offensive in Southeast Asia, with the region accounting for about a fifth of all doses the U.S. has given globally.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 24, 2021
U.S. vice president's trip to Vietnam delayed by ‘anomalous health incident’
While the State Department has not given details, the phrase has been used to describe so-called Havana Syndrome, which has afflicted dozens of U.S. diplomats and intelligence officials.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 24, 2021
Blasting China, Harris says U.S. won’t push Asia to pick sides
In Singapore, Harris spoke about the U.S. vision for a region built on rules, human rights, freedom of the seas and unimpeded commerce.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 23, 2021
Kamala Harris announces U.S. supply-chain initiative with Singapore
Harris sought to reassure allies in Asia over Washington's commitment to the region, as she faced a volley of questions on Afghanistan during a visit to Singapore.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 20, 2021
Kamala Harris heads to Singapore and Vietnam to bolster diplomatic pivot to Asia
The U.S. vice president will be aiming to boost economic and military cooperation in China's backyard, in the Biden administration's most high-profile trip yet to the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 10, 2021
U.S. to send vice president's husband for Paralympics opening event
The announcement to send the country's first 'second gentleman' to Tokyo came a day after President Joe Biden commended Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on the staging of the Olympics.

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