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U S JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2016
Possible impact to Japan as Russian minister loses job in bribery scandal
Russian Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev, who was in charge of compiling Moscow's proposals for possible economic cooperation with Japan, was fired Tuesday after being detained earlier on suspicion of receiving a $2 million bribe, local media reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2016
Algerian envoy says Japan peacekeeping mission in South Sudan essential for Africa
Algerian Ambassador to Japan Mohamed El Amine Bencherif on Tuesday welcomed Japan's assistance in Africa, saying its participation in the United Nations' South Sudan peacekeeping mission is essential to restoring stability in the strife-torn region.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 15, 2016
Abe warns TPP impasse would shift focus to China-inclusive trade pact
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday that roadblocks to implementation of the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could shift attention to another envisioned regional free trade pact that includes China, but not the United States.
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2016
Abe to meet Colombian president on APEC sidelines in Peru: source
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos are planning to hold talks on the sidelines of regional gatherings in Peru this weekend, a Japanese government source said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 15, 2016
Eying China, Abe, German president pledge cooperation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting German President Joachim Gauck have agreed to work together to maintain the international rule of law, apparently reflecting shared concerns over China's expansionary activities.
JAPAN
Nov 14, 2016
China worried over Japan's bid to add remote islands to UNESCO list
China has told Japan through diplomatic channels that it is concerned about Tokyo's attempt to add remote southwestern islands to UNESCO's World Heritage list, according to officials with knowledge of the situation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 14, 2016
Ahead of U.S. visit, Abe says he hopes to build 'relationship of mutual trust' with Trump
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vows to the Diet that he will forge a strong relationship with the incoming president.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 14, 2016
South Korean opposition threatens to sack defense chief if Japan intelligence-sharing pact is signed
Woo Sang-ho, floor leader of the main opposition Minjoo Party, says “procedures will begin to dismiss or impeach the defense minister” if the agreement is inked.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 13, 2016
Amid strengthening ties with China, Malaysian leader to make three-day visit to Japan
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak will arrive in Japan on Tuesday for a three-day visit.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 13, 2016
Japan, South Korea to hold intelligence-sharing talks Monday in Tokyo
Japan and South Korea will hold a third working-level meeting Monday in Tokyo to discuss signing a bilateral agreement on sharing military intelligence, Japan's foreign and defense ministries said Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 13, 2016
Visit by U.S. defense chief to finalize immunity pact could come early next month
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter may visit Japan early next month as the two countries aim to conclude a pact to narrow the scope of U.S. military base workers provided limited legal immunity under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), according to a Japanese source.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 13, 2016
In meeting with Trump, Abe aims to underscore importance of Japan-U.S. alliance
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe aims to underscore the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance when he meets President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2016
SDF, Coast Guard, police hold drill to keep armed fishermen off remote islands
The Self-Defense Forces, Coast Guard and police have conducted their first joint drill to cope with illegal entry of armed fishermen on a remote island, a government source said.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 12, 2016
Japan-India pact puts economic gain before disarmament: critics
The government signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with India on Friday, disappointing A-bomb survivors and others who say it goes against Japan's stated goal of global nuclear disarmament.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 12, 2016
Can Prime Minister Abe, U.S. President-elect Trump unite on China?
President-elect Trump's meeting next Thursday with Prime Minister Abe may mark the start of talks to garner Japan's support for a push back against China's growing influence.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2016
Japan-China ministerial meet may fail to materialize by year-end
Japan and China are finding it almost impossible to hold a meeting of their finance, foreign and other key ministers by year's end as they agreed to do last year, diplomats with knowledge of the situation said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2016
Nuclear pact's future could emerge in Abe-Trump talks
Donald Trump's campaign remarks suggesting he'd let Japan develop atomic weapons are likely to complicate talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on renewing the U.S.-Japan nuclear pact.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2016
Japan, India sign civil pact on nuclear power after reassurances from Modi
Japan and India ink a deal on nuclear power that gives Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a boost in his efforts to sell Japanese technology abroad.
EDITORIALS
Nov 11, 2016
Japan-U.S. ties in the Trump era
The incoming Trump presidency could provide Japan with an opportunity to reassess its priorities in its relations with the U.S.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 11, 2016
Abe eyes India to cement high-speed rail dominance over China
In the strategic rivalry between Japan and China, high-speed rail contracts are one of the best ways to project power. And no Asian country offers more opportunities than India.

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