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SHINZO ABE

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BUSINESS / Tech / G20 Osaka
Jun 27, 2019
Japan's pitch for free data flows 'with trust' faces uphill battle at G20 amid 'splinternet' fears
Data is increasingly being viewed as a resource as vital as oil was in the 20th century, with the vast accumulation of information leading to new services across a variety of industries. As the analogy suggests, data is fueling innovation: Firms are studying consumer habits to develop new products, feeding...
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 26, 2019
Abe looks to secure voter mandate for 'stability' in Upper House vote as Diet session wraps up
On Wednesday, the government formally determined that the Upper House election will take place July 21, preceded by campaigning that would kick off July 4.
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JAPAN / Politics / G20 Osaka
Jun 26, 2019
World leaders' bilateral talks likely to carry more weight than G20 Osaka summit
Some of the planned one-on-one meetings, such as the Trump-Xi meeting, could have a heavy influence on the fate of a number of key global issues.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 26, 2019
One-third of Americans would back nuclear strike on North Korea — even if it killed a million civilians, survey shows
Over one-third of Americans would back a preventive attack by the U.S. on North Korea — including one using nuclear weapons — despite knowing it would kill some 1 million civilians, an innovative new survey has found.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 25, 2019
Japanese government cites White House as denying report Trump considered ending defense pact
The report said Trump was unhappy that the alliance does not oblige Tokyo to come to America's aid even though it guarantees U.S. aid if Japan is attacked.
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BUSINESS / Economy / G20 Osaka
Jun 25, 2019
In blow to China, Japan's 'quality infrastructure' to get endorsement at Osaka G20
When world leaders adopt new international principles for "quality infrastructure" during the upcoming Group of 20 summit in Osaka, it will be the moment when Japan's flagship initiative will finally bear fruit after years in the making.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 25, 2019
Trump muses privately about ending 'unfair' postwar U.S.-Japan defense pact
U.S. President Donald Trump has recently mused to confidants about withdrawing from a long-standing defense treaty with Japan that he thinks treats the United States unfairly, according to three people familiar with the matter.
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JAPAN / Politics / G20 Osaka
Jun 24, 2019
For G20 host Abe, election hopes ride on summit success
The agreement leaders reach at the Osaka meeting, which comes at a critical time politically, could impact the domestic fortunes of the prime minister.
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JAPAN
Jun 24, 2019
Iran's envoy to Japan denies responsibility for tanker attack, saying Trump 'doesn't deserve trust'
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump "does not deserve trust," and no effective negotiations will be held unless Washington eases "pressure" against Tehran by lifting economic sanctions, the Iranian ambassador to Japan told a news conference in Tokyo on Monday.
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JAPAN
Jun 23, 2019
Osaka braces for unprecedented security measures ahead of G20 summit
Heavy security restrictions go into effect in Osaka this week for the Group of 20 leaders' summit, with 32,000 police officers in the streets and officials warning visitors and residents of traffic delays, sealed trash cans and lockers in train stations, and restrictions on movement around major hotels....
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 23, 2019
Japan's growing geostrategic role
Japan's geostrategic role is global in scope and Japanese diplomacy is meeting current challenges in a unique fashion.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 22, 2019
Abe sets ruling bloc's winning bar at Upper House majority
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday set the win-or-lose bar for the ruling coalition in this summer's House of Councilors election at the majority of seats in the Upper House.

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