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U S JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 17, 2022
Kishida-Biden meeting to go virtual as omicron wreaks havoc
Kishida's push to promote 'summit diplomacy' takes a hit as COVID-19 caseloads grow in both countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 15, 2022
Russia foreign minister plans Japan visit within next few months
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov voiced concern that Japan's status as an ally of the United States is proving to be an obstacle to bilateral relations between Tokyo and Moscow.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 15, 2022
Japan and France to hold 'two-plus-two' security talks later this month
The talks — the first since 2019 — are expected to focus on China's assertive territorial claims in the East and South China seas and North Korea's nuclear and missile development.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2022
Japan foreign minister says U.S. bases may be factor in COVID-19 surge
Hayashi said Thursday clusters of COVID-19 cases at U.S. military facilities in Japan have possibly caused a resurgence of infections in some areas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 13, 2022
Japan and Thailand to launch new energy initiative for decarbonization
Japan and Thailand agreed on Thursday to launch a new energy policy dialogue and implement joint projects to promote decarbonization.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2022
Nippon Steel appeals South Korean court order over asset sale
A district court branch in the city of Daegu issued an order on Dec. 30 to sell 194,000 shares worth about u00a594 million in a joint venture involving the firm.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2022
Japan praises Cambodian leader Hun Sen’s visit to Myanmar as bringing ‘progress’
While Japan has called on the junta to stop the violence and restore democracy, it wants to remain close to Myanmar as part of a strategy of countering China's influence.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 11, 2022
At bilateral trade talks, Japan urges more collaboration with Taiwan on chips
The chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association expressed hopes that cooperation would positively impact the resilience of both Taiwan and Japan's supply chains.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 10, 2022
70% of Japanese firms to keep or expand business in Myanmar even after coup
A JETRO survey found 52.3% of businesses will maintain their current levels of operations in Myanmar and 13.5% will expand them, while 6.7% will withdraw from the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2022
Fear of angering Trump prompted Japan about-face on U.S. drone purchase
The shift was prompted by concerns that cancellation of the Global Hawk acquisition would 'anger Mr. Trump, who has insisted on exporting U.S.-made weapons.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 7, 2022
Japan and U.S. concerned over China bid to undermine rules-based order
The nations' foreign and defense chiefs also raised concerns about human rights issues in China's Xinjiang autonomous region and Hong Kong.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2022
Japan vows to boost nuclear tech development in energy talks with U.S.
Japan will bolster the development of next-generation nuclear power technology in cooperation with the United States and other partners, industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 5, 2022
Japan and Australia to sign defense and security cooperation pact Thursday
The agreement, which will be the first of its type for Japan other than with the United States, could further inflame tensions with China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 3, 2022
How Kishida's political journey has shaped his views on China
The prime minister's factional background and time as foreign minister have influenced his thinking on Japan's neighbor and will play a role in determining what line he takes with Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 2, 2022
Komeito chief calls for Japan to create Asian security framework
Natsuo Yamaguchi proposed that Japan take the lead in establishing an Asian architecture that would include China and the U.S. in a bid to stem soaring regional tensions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Outlook 2022
Jan 1, 2022
For Kishida, 2022 could be make or break in security and diplomatic sphere
The omicron coronavirus variant may throw a wrench in the prime minister's plans to have 2022 be a 'year of actively promoting summit diplomacy.”
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 1, 2022
Kishida vows focus on COVID-19 response and 'new capitalism'
In his New Year's address, Kishida also said he would step up summit diplomacy in 2022 and that constitutional reform would be a 'major theme' of the year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 31, 2021
In shift, all U.S. forces personnel to take virus test after arrival in Japan
The policy change came after the forces were criticized by Japan for exempting their troops from testing for the virus before departing from the United States.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 30, 2021
South Korea court orders sale of confiscated Nippon Steel assets
Nippon Steel is highly likely to appeal the court's order, just like Mitsubishi Heavy did.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 28, 2021
Japan and China agree to begin operating defense hotline next year
The move comes amid continuing tensions over the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

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