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U K JAPAN RELATIONS

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JAPAN
Oct 4, 2022
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan for first time since 2017
The missile, which was estimated to have traveled 4,600 km, prompted Tokyo to issue a rare alert calling for residents to take cover.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 4, 2022
Japan residents wake up to rare J-Alert missile warning
Under the J-system, developed in 2007, messages are sent in times of national emergencies such as earthquakes, terrorist attacks and certain missile launches.
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BUSINESS
Oct 4, 2022
As politics swayed Japanese retailers in China, few have had lasting success
In the 1990s, Japanese retailers rushed to launch operations in China, a huge market with a population of some 1.2 billion people at the time. But only a few have been able to endure.
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JAPAN / Politics
Oct 3, 2022
Kishida tries to put focus on economy after Unification Church controversy
The prime minister used his speech at the opening of the new parliamentary session to emphasize economic measures, such as those on inflation and raising wages.
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JAPAN / Politics
Oct 2, 2022
U.S., Australia, Japan defense chiefs slam China's 'aggressive and bullying behavior'
The top defense officials from the three partners pledged to bolster trilateral cooperation and further align their security strategies, amid growing tensions with Beijing.
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JAPAN
Oct 1, 2022
Japan considering additional sanctions after Russia seizes Ukraine territory
Tokyo is expected to work to come up with details of its envisaged additional sanctions in line with the G7 stance.
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JAPAN / Politics
Oct 1, 2022
Japan wrestling legend and former lawmaker Antonio Inoki dies at 79
The famed professional wrestler was known for taking on world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1976 and making numerous trips to North Korea as a lawmaker.
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EDITORIALS
Sep 30, 2022
Time for Japan and China to get their relationship right
After 50 years of a normalized relationship, Japan and China need to work together — but that does not mean Tokyo should turn a blind eye to Beijing's misbehavior.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 30, 2022
Government to give Micron Tech up to ¥46.5 billion to boost Hiroshima chip output
The announcement, which follows the visit to Japan by the U.S. vice president, is the latest example of growing cooperation between the U.S. and Tokyo in chip manufacturing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2022
Japan, South Korea and U.S. stage anti-submarine drills amid North Korea tension
The U.S. Navy said the drills will enhance interoperability and tactical and technical coordination between the three countries.
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JAPAN
Sep 30, 2022
Former prime minister calls for early Japan-China summit
Yasuo Fukuda said the Japanese government's nationalization of the Senkaku Islands in 2012 was a major factor behind the deterioration in ties.

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