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UK JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 12, 2021
Japan may host next in-person Quad summit next spring: sources
If realized, it will be the first time for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who took office in October, to attend such a gathering.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2021
Japan's defense minister calls on U.S. to enhance alliance
When Kishi and Aquilino last met in June, they agreed on the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2021
New top envoy Yoshimasa Hayashi vows to defend universal values amid China rise
Hayashi also said he has decided to quit as the head of a cross-party parliamentary group promoting Japan-China friendship, after serving for about four years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2021
South Korea presidential nominee alarmed by idea of Japan alliance
Lee Jae-myung has previously expressed his distrust of Japan, which ruled the Korean Peninsula from 1910 until the end of World War II in 1945.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 10, 2021
Kishida's picks for top diplomat and rights adviser hint at striking balance on China
After just over a month in office, some experts say Kishida may be looking to moderate an increasingly hawkish approach to Tokyo's relationship with Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2021
Top U.S. diplomat for East Asia welcomes Japan's plan to boost defense spending
Daniel Kritenbrink, assistant secretary of state for the region, also said he believes increased defense spending by Japan would 'make Asia more secure and more prosperous.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 9, 2021
South Korea's opposition leader looks to prioritize Japan issues
Lee emphasized the need to explain to the South Korean public that sensitive historical issues involving Japan should be handled through diplomacy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2021
Officials agree on early visit by Kishida to U.S.
The prime minister could be set to make the trip as soon as this month, officials said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2021
Former Japan defense chief Gen Nakatani tapped for new human rights post
Nakatani's appointment as special adviser on human rights issues will address China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims in its far-western Xinjiang region and pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 7, 2021
Can South Korea’s main presidential candidates revitalize relations with Japan?
The conservative opposition People Power Party has tapped former top prosecutor Yoon Seok-youl, 60, as its presidential candidate, while the ruling Democratic Party picked Lee Jae-myung, 56.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 7, 2021
Japan reluctant to accept proposal to declare end of Korean War
Tokyo has been concerned that a formal end to the Korean War would complicate its efforts to resolve the past abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 6, 2021
Honda to start battery sharing service for tricycle taxis in India
In February, Honda began testing the service in India and will establish a local subsidiary by the end of this year to operate the new business.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2021
Japan's defense chief inspects German Navy frigate Bayern
The vessel has been conducting joint exercises with the Maritime Self-Defense Force in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2021
Japan says Kishida could visit U.S. before end of year
Kishida, who became prime minister a month ago, had a brief conversation with Biden on the sidelines of the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 3, 2021
Xi's 'common prosperity' goal may make Japan loath to invest in China
Some Japanese say they have been disappointed with the policy, which might stifle spending and investment by wealthy Chinese and in turn hamper the nation's economic expansion.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Nov 3, 2021
Kishida makes global debut, but offers few clues on foreign policy and security plans
Experts said it may have been difficult to achieve 'much of substance' in Kishida's diplomatic debut, given he had only hours in Glasgow in the immediate aftermath of Sunday's election.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 3, 2021
Most Taiwanese think Japan would aid Taiwan if China attacks, poll finds
The survey showed that 58% of the people polled thought it possible that Japan would dispatch troops for Taiwan's defense.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 3, 2021
Kishida and Biden agree to beef up alliance in first in-person talks
Kishida said that he had agreed with Biden to meet again at the earliest date possible, which could be later this year, to have more 'thorough' discussions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 3, 2021
Ex-U.S. envoy Caroline Kennedy among foreign recipients of Japan decorations
The former U.S. ambassador is one of 124 foreign nationals recognized in this year's fall decorations for enhancing friendship with Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 31, 2021
Bold foreign policy moves unlikely as Kishida bides time ahead of Upper House election
Kishida has laid out pressing foreign policy priorities — from a tougher stance on China to bolstering the U.S.-Japan alliance. But don't expect radical changes from the new leader.

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