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SHINZO ABE

Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 10, 2018
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urges Japan to join 'One Belt, One Road' infrastructure project
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged Japan to join China's "Belt and Road" infrastructure initiative on Thursday, saying its participation would likely contribute to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic stimulus policy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 10, 2018
North Korea's Kim calls planned summit with Trump a 'historic' opportunity
North Korea has made official mention for the first time of a planned summit between leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump, telling visiting Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that it would be a "historic" opportunity, state media said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 9, 2018
Japan and China agree on aerial and maritime mechanism to avoid military clashes
The creation of the hotline is aimed at averting unintended conflict and represents the latest sign of improving bilateral ties between the Asian powers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 9, 2018
In walking away from Iran deal, Trump bets heavily on U.S. power, but move could backfire with North Korea
With Washington's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement, President Donald Trump may have just made it more difficult to cut a deal with Pyongyang and alienated Asian allies, just as preparations for a landmark summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ramp up.
BUSINESS
May 9, 2018
New Japan-U.S. trade dialogue not intended to lead to bilateral pact: Abe
A newly established Japan-U.S. trade dialogue is not intended to constitute preliminary negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 9, 2018
Kim, Xi talk denuclearization as North Korean leader makes second secret visit to China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Chinese President Xi Jinping that he was committed to giving up his nuclear weapons if security guarantees were met, during a surprise visit to the Chinese port city of Dalian just weeks ahead of a planned summit between Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 8, 2018
Japan to host China and South Korea for summit with North Korea likely topping agenda
The summit will be held after a more than two-year hiatus, with the leaders expected to focus on the denuclearization of North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 8, 2018
Ruling bloc expected to hurry passage of labor reforms after opposition ends Diet boycott
Opposition parties used the boycott to protest the government's handling of cronyism scandals involving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
JAPAN
May 8, 2018
In Washington, Japan's ambassador and congressional group highlight deepening ties and Trump's efforts for peace in Asia
Japanese Ambassador to the United States Shinsuke Sugiyama spoke in Washington Monday on the significance of legislative exchanges between Japan and the U.S. in strengthening bilateral relations.
JAPAN
May 8, 2018
Japan tightens security ahead of three-way summit with China and South Korea
Police on Tuesday demonstrated patrol operations at Tokyo's Haneda airport as they tightened security the day before Japan, China and South Korea hold a trilateral summit in the capital.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 7, 2018
China's presence at trilateral summit likely to limit Japan's say in Korean affairs
Wednesday's trilateral summit with China and South Korea will afford Japan something it has craved for weeks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 7, 2018
Singapore likely to host Trump-Kim summit in mid-June, reports say
Singapore has become the most likely site for a landmark summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in mid-June, reports have said, as the two nations move closer to formally announcing a date and location.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 5, 2018
Abe, Xi agree to cooperate in tackling N. Korea nuclear issue
In a landmark event, the first phone call ever between the leaders of Japan and China leads to cooperation on the abduction issue and Korean denuclearization.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 4, 2018
Japan's bull market wouldn't be the same without Abe
The prime minister's likely successor won't be as knowledgeable about economics or have the personal authority to be able to rein in the bureaucrats.
JAPAN / Politics
May 4, 2018
China's President Xi may visit Japan in June 2019, diplomatic sources say
Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit Japan for next year's summit of the Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies, diplomatic sources said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 3, 2018
Abe's dream to revise Japan's Constitution drifts farther from reach as long-running scandals chip away at support
In a recent video message the prime minister spoke about the need to revise the top law, but does he still have the public support to do it?
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2018
In Trump-esque fashion, Abe on offensive against Japan's established media
Harsh media coverage has left a lasting impression on Abe. Perhaps so it doesn't happen again, his administration is now considering amending Japan's laws to fundamentally change the industry.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 3, 2018
Japan-Russia economic ties suffer setback after Japanese consortium's proposal for Khabarovsk Novy Airport project rejected
Modernization of the airport is among projects intended to deepen cooperation between the two nations, but firms from Turkey, not Japan, are now building the domestic terminal.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 3, 2018
Abe shows indirect support for U.S. on Middle East trip
As the situation surrounding North Korea is changing at a rapid pace, Abe needed to be seen boosting Washington's efforts by mediating between Israel and the Palestinians, one source indicated.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 3, 2018
Japan's fiscal health goal likely to be pushed back another five years to 2025
The government is eyeing fiscal 2025 as its new target year to achieve a primary balance surplus, delaying the fiscal health goal by another five years, sources said Wednesday.

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