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UK JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2021
Japan's foreign minister airs concerns over Russian military activity
The remarks came after Moscow and Beijing sent a flotilla of naval vessels around Japan and conducted a joint bomber patrol over nearby waters in recent weeks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2021
Leaders of Japan and Vietnam share 'serious concerns' over South China Sea
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Minh Chinh, agreed in a meeting on the importance of upholding an international order that is based on law.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2021
Japan's foreign minister says no decision made yet on China visit
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has taken a cautious stance on the request for a visit as the two countries remain at odds over territorial and human rights issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2021
Metal water bottle drops from U.S. military aircraft onto Okinawa residence
The U.S. Marines explained that the 25-centimeter bottle fell from the tilt-rotor transport aircraft when it took off from the Futenma air base.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 23, 2021
Japan and Vietnam defense chiefs oppose bids to change status quo
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and his Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Giang discussed recent developments in the South and East China seas.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 23, 2021
Australia to reopen to foreign visa holders and travelers from Japan
To take advantage of the changed rules, travelers will need to provide proof of vaccination and to return a negative PCR test 72 hours or less before departing for Australia.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 23, 2021
Kishida and Thai prime minister affirm close ties in phone talks
Prayut Chan-ocha congratulated Kishida on taking office and expressed hope for stronger bilateral relations during the call.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Nov 22, 2021
New details on China's hypersonic missiles and nuclear program add to alarm
China's advances in delivery systems, coupled with its bolstered nuclear stockpile, could be employed to prevent U.S. and Japanese intervention in a conflict over Taiwan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2021
Japan's foreign minister invited to China by counterpart but no plan set
Yoshimasa Hayashi, who became Japan's top diplomat on Nov. 10, remained apart with his Chinese counterpart on territorial and human rights issues during recent phone talks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 20, 2021
Japan to host 'Quad' meeting with U.S., Australia and India next year
Diplomatic sources have previously indicated that Tokyo has explored the idea of hosting the second in-person Quad summit, hoping to convene it as early as next spring.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 20, 2021
Kishida says stabilizing ties with South Korea important amid row
The prime minister said that 'international agreements and promises must be fulfilled' and that he hoped South Korea 'will take a positive approach' to improving bilateral ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2021
Chinese naval ship sailed in Japanese waters this week
It was the first time since July 2017 that the ministry had confirmed and disclosed a Chinese naval vessel's intrusion into Japanese waters and the fourth such incursion ever.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2021
U.S. and Japan highlight ties with South Korea after trilateral presser fiasco
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and her Japanese counterpart, Takeo Mori, underscored the importance of trilateral cooperation involving South Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 18, 2021
U.S. effort to show unity backfires as Japan and South Korea skip presser
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman acknowledged that the absence of her counterparts at a post-meeting news conference underscored fraught relations between the two.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 18, 2021
History in the making: Kobe's Japan-Taiwan Exchange Summit
The Kobe Declaration will likely go down in history as an important turning point in Japanese-Taiwanese relations, particularly for its call for a Taiwan Relations Act for Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 18, 2021
U.S. asks Japan, China and others to consider tapping oil reserves, sources say
The unusual request comes as Biden fends off political pressure over rising pump prices and other consumer costs driven by a rebound in economic activity.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 17, 2021
Japan set to meet U.S. request to shoulder more costs for hosting troops
For the current fiscal year through March, Japan will pay u00a5201.7 billion ($1.76 billion) in so-called host nation support, which includes the cost of utilities and wages for Japanese staff.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 17, 2021
Japan and U.S. launch new trade initiative amid China's rise
The first series of meetings under the U.S.-Japan Partnership on Trade are expected early next year, with the initial areas of focus including 'third country concerns.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
Kishida and Macron agree to bolster Japan-France ties in phone talks
Macron congratulated Kishida on his Oct. 4 inauguration and welcomed Japan's additional pledges to help the world come closer to zero carbon emissions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2021
Kin of Japanese abducted by North Korea urges Kishida to resolve issue
Sakie Yokota, the 85-year-old mother of Megumi Yokota, considers the new Japanese leader to be her last hope of making progress on the issue of her daughter's abduction.

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