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UK JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 12, 2021
South Korea regrets 'leak' of consultations about Moon Jae-in's Olympic visit to Japan
The Foreign Ministry acknowledged the possibility of Moon visiting Tokyo to attend the Olympic opening ceremony and hold summit talks with Suga only after media outlets reported it.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jul 11, 2021
G20 hails cooperation, but eased U.S.-China tensions not in sight
Some analysts are warning that Japan should accelerate efforts to hedge against potential economic risks stemming from what some view as a new 'Cold War.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2021
Japanese foreign minister considering visit to Iran in August
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is planning to visit Iran to build ties with its new government led by a conservative hard-liner, diplomatic sources said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2021
Moon may visit Tokyo for opening of Olympics, South Korean minister says
The South Korean president's planned visit to Japan would be the first since he participated in the Group of 20 summit in Osaka in June 2019.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2021
Controversial art exhibition in Nagoya closed after threats
The works on display included a film featuring a scene in which an image of Emperor Hirohito, the grandfather of the current emperor, is burned to ashes.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 8, 2021
South Korea's 'comfort women' face life's end as political fight rages on
The few remaining say they are facing the twilight of their lives with diminished camaraderie and will to fight.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2021
Japan's MSDF to hold joint drill with U.K. strike group in Gulf of Aden
The drill will involve Maritime Self-Defense Force units currently engaged in an antipiracy mission in the region, and the British Royal Navy's largest warship.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2021
Japanese and British defense ministers to hold talks in Tokyo
The politicians will aim to coordinate joint exercises involving the Self-Defense Forces and a British aircraft carrier strike group dispatched to the western Pacific
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2021
University of Tokyo to host forum on ways to help crisis-hit Myanmar people
The forum will propose universities and other institutions accept Myanmar people who are unable to return home as students, faculty staff or researchers so that they can stay in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021
Deputy PM says Japan must defend Taiwan with U.S.
With the remarks, Aso became the most senior government official to state a clear scenario in which the SDF would be deployed to help defend another country or region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021
China eyes sending vice premier to Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
The ruling Communist Party will make a decision on whether to send the official in charge of sports after watching how the COVID-19 situation develops in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021
Controversial 'comfort women' exhibit to be shown by Nagoya gallery
The exhibition stoked controversy after it opened at the Aichi Triennale 2019 but was forced to close over security concerns amid a flood of threats and complaints.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2021
Japan and Australia to boost defense ties, Japanese ambassador says
Shingo Yamagami said in a newspaper interview that the two nations must work together to prevent the Indo-Pacific becoming 'a lawless jungle.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2021
Japan urges Myanmar to prevent repeat of raids on embassy and aid staff
Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said the security forces' actions 'risked the safety of the Japanese nationals' and violated the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2021
Refugees ask Japan to withdraw decoration of ex-Bhutan minister
Groups representing Bhutanese forcibly evicted from Bhutan have written to the Japanese prime minister asking that Japan withdraw a decoration conferred upon Dago Tshering.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 3, 2021
Chinese nationals concerned about country's image among Japanese
Ordinary citizens have expressed concerns that the Communist Party has ruined the image of the nation and hindered personal relationships with Japanese people.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2021
Japan calls for international cooperation to resolve North Korean abductions
The chief Cabinet secretary reiterated that Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is willing to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un without preconditions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 29, 2021
Senior Japanese defense official says democracies must back up Taiwan and stand up to China
The state minister of defense has suggested that Japan, the U.S. and other countries re-examine their decisions to follow the “One China” policy that recognizes Beijing instead of Taipei.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jun 29, 2021
Why Taiwan is more important than ever to the Japan-U.S. relationship
The first reference to Taiwan in a joint statement in half a century shows that Tokyo is under pressure to play an active role in diplomacy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 28, 2021
Firm led by former Japan minister in joint venture linked with Myanmar military
With the ministry and the Southeast Asian country's ruling military acting as one body, there are concerns such business projects may become sources of income for the junta.

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