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U S JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 24, 2022
The IPEF, already a tough sell for Biden at home, seen as limited in scope
American businesses continue to look on jealously at an existing major Asia-Pacific trade pact, which they say offers greater precision and economic impact.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 23, 2022
Biden launches Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with 13 nations including Japan
The IPEF is an attempt by the U.S. to reassert its economic leadership in the region after it withdrew from a major Asia-Pacific trade pact in 2017 under Donald Trump.
BUSINESS
May 23, 2022
Japan and U.S. reaffirm chip partnership, but impact seen as limited
The two countries have vowed to increase cooperation in areas such as manufacturing capacity, but experts question how much can be done on a bilateral basis.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 23, 2022
Biden vows to defend Taiwan as Kishida pledges unprecedented hike in defense spending
The U.S. leader's comment — which was at odds with Washington's long-standing policy — came after his first in-person summit with Kishida.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 23, 2022
U.S. and Japan launch bid to put first Japanese astronaut on moon
The joint lunar exploration development ties into the Artemis project, a U.S.-led effort to return astronauts to the moon and eventually send humans to Mars.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 23, 2022
Can China overcome its barriers to gaining more financial power?
Despite implementing various reforms over the past few decades, the moves of the world's second-largest economy remain only half completed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 22, 2022
Kishida and Biden to vow bolstered defenses as Ukraine war looms large for Asia
Kishida is expected to use plans for boosted defense spending and a tougher public stance on China as a way to nudge Biden to more clearly recognize and address Tokyo's concerns over Taiwan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 19, 2022
North Korea's Kim looks to rocket himself to top of Biden-Yoon summit agenda
Officials in the U.S. and South Korea say that Pyongyang could stage a nuclear test, intercontinental ballistic missile launch or both around Biden's visit.
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 19, 2022
Japanese ties to Sakhalin gas and oil projects uncertain amid scrutiny
As G7 countries and private enterprises alike step up efforts to oppose Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine, Tokyo is reassessing its Russian energy partnerships.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 19, 2022
U.S. picks negotiators for Biden’s Indo-Pacific economic plan
Sharon Yuan has been hired to oversee staff work on the main points of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

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