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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 7, 2022
Can a new South Korean president rebuild Seoul's shattered ties with Tokyo?
While Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged not to exploit historical tensions with Japan for domestic political gain, Tokyo is likely to be skeptical no matter who wins Wednesday's election.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Mar 7, 2022
Untangling the roots of the instability in Japan and China's relationship
As the two nations mark the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties, military tensions and economic interdependence lie at the heart of their ongoing friction.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2022
China defense budget rises 7.1% for fastest clip in three years
China projected defense spending growth is the fastest pace since 2019 as President Joe Biden moves to strengthen the United States' position in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 3, 2022
Kishida planning visit to India and Cambodia this month
The PM hopes to reaffirm with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the pursuit of a 'free and open' Indo-Pacific region as members of an informal grouping of four democracies known as 'the Quad.'
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JAPAN
Mar 2, 2022
Japan scrambles fighters as suspected Russian military helicopter enters Hokkaido airspace
The Defense Ministry said Russia's increased military activity in the sea and airspace around Japan is a cause for concern amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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JAPAN
Mar 2, 2022
Dozens volunteer to fight for Ukraine in pacifist Japan
As of Tuesday, 70 Japanese men — including 50 former members of the Self-Defense Forces and two veterans of the French Foreign Legion — had applied to be volunteers, the report said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2022
Kishida and Macron agree on need for 'strong' sanctions on Russia
During roughly 25-minute phone talks, Kishida and Macron shared the view that Russia's use of force to unilaterally change the status quo clearly violates international law.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 2, 2022
Japan to temporarily close embassy in Kyiv as fighting intensifies
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine started, the embassy's operations have been downscaled. But the Japanese ambassador to Ukraine, Kuninori Matsuda, and a few others had remained in Kyiv.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 28, 2022
Kishida calls idea of Japan sharing nukes with U.S. 'unacceptable'
Citing the country's three nonnuclear principles, the prime minister has pushed back against a suggestion by former leader Shinzo Abe that Japan discuss sharing nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 28, 2022
South Korea's ruling party presidential candidate 'ready' for talks with Japan
Lee Jae-myung said it is important to improve ties between South Korea and Japan for not only the people of the two countries but also for the peace and stability of the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 26, 2022
In signal to China, Japan and U.S. say Ukraine impact 'will not stop in Europe'
The top diplomats of Japan and the U.S. said the allies must bolster their deterrence and response capabilities while avoiding 'leaving behind mistaken lessons.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 23, 2022
South Korea presidential front-runner seeks to 'reset' China ties with extra THAAD missile system
The top foreign policy adviser to Yoon Seok-youl said the candidate would ditch the current administration's strategic ambiguity in relations between Washington and Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2022
Japan imposes sanctions on Russia and separatist regions of Ukraine after actions by Moscow
The sanctions announced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida include prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and freezing the assets of certain individuals.
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JAPAN
Feb 22, 2022
Government representative attends annual Takeshima Day event for 10th year in a row
This year, Hiroo Kotera, parliamentary vice minister within the Cabinet Office, joined the event held in the Shimane Prefecture capital of Matsue, along with some 80 other people.
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JAPAN
Feb 22, 2022
Japanese bell tower planned for Atlanta as symbol of friendship
The tower would house a functioning peace bell that originates from Hiroshima Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 22, 2022
Japan says it's ready to join U.S.-led sanctions on Russia
Japan's prime minister said Tuesday that Tokyo would coordinate with G7 nations on U.S.-led sanctions. Those could include a ban on chip and other key technology exports.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 21, 2022
Explaining Japan’s 'astute diplomacy'
Japan's leaders must listen carefully to the voices of the people while skillfully containing the more violent passions (nationalism) of the nation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 19, 2022
Biden vows 'never again' in marking 80 years since Japanese American internment
'We reaffirm our commitment to Nidoto Nai Yoni, which translates to 'Let It Not Happen Again,'' the U.S. leader said in a statement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 19, 2022
Australia commemorates 80 years since Japanese bombing of Darwin
The bombing of Darwin on Feb. 19, 1942, the first attack by Japanese forces on the Australian mainland, killed at least 235 people and destroyed 30 aircraft and nine ships.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2022
Kishida urges Putin to stick with diplomacy to end Ukraine crisis
The prime minister said afterward that Japan opposes the use of force to change the status quo and will continue to monitor the situation with 'grave concern.'

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