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UK JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2021
U.S. Navy conducted operation in Japan-claimed waters in December
The move is seen as signaling to China that the U.S. abides by the international rules-based order even when it conflicts with claims by an ally.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Apr 5, 2021
Document shows detail of U.S. plan for nuclear plant in Okinawa in 1960s
According to the plans, the site's first reactor was to be completed in December 1963 and the second in 1965.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 5, 2021
China sends aircraft carrier strike group near Okinawa in message to U.S. and Japan
The carrier and five other ships' sailing over the weekend was a signal of China's growing ability to counter U.S. and Japanese military power further from its shores, experts say.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2021
U.S. ceased using Senkaku islets as firing range in 1978 to avoid riling China
The declassified documents reveal that the U.S. distanced itself from Japan in order to avoid direct confrontation with China over the issue of territorial sovereignty of the islets.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 3, 2021
Japan is finding it harder to stay quiet on China’s abuse of Uyghurs
Public awareness of the issue is growing in the country, spurred in part by the work of Uyghur activists, and that is increasing pressure on the government to take action.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 3, 2021
U.S., Japan and South Korea agree to keep up pressure on North Korea
The top security officials from the three countries reaffirmed their commitment to address the North Korean nuclear issue 'through concerted trilateral cooperation towards denuclearization.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 2, 2021
Japan ready to help Taiwan after deadly train accident
Fire authorities in Taiwan said the accident that occurred in Hualien County left 48 people dead and 66 others injured.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 2, 2021
Japan's ruling LDP proposes boost to SDF and coast guard capabilities
A proposal by a panel within the governing party also asks for legal changes to be considered that would allow use of weapons to deal with incidents that fall short of a military attack.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 2, 2021
Suga-Biden summit pushed back to April 16
The delay is necessary 'to allow more time for preparation to ensure the success' of Suga's trip, Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato told a news conference.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 2, 2021
U.S. seeks to get allies 'on same page' on North Korea as policy review ends
While U.S. officials have remained mum on details of the review, Biden has put a heavy emphasis on the importance of working with allies to help craft the strategy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 1, 2021
U.S. urges removal of 'broad range' of trade barriers with Japan
On a U.S.-China trade deal that also entered into force last year, the USTR said it will continue to 'monitor developments closely.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2021
High-ranking South Korean official heads to Japan for talks
The talks will be the first face-to-face meeting between the senior diplomats since last October and also the first since U.S. President Joe Biden took office in January.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 30, 2021
Japan reaches deal with Indonesia on defense equipment exports
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he hopes the pact will be the 'foundation of further security cooperation between the two countries.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 30, 2021
Japan asks Taiwan manufacturers to cooperate in chip production
The move comes after a chip plant owned by Renesas Electronic Corp. was hit by a fire earlier this month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2021
Japan and U.S. arranging Suga-Biden Washington summit on April 9
It will be Biden's first in-person meeting with a foreign leader since taking office in January, with the two likely to discuss China, North Korea and other issues of concern for the allies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2021
South Korea decided to call for stronger apology from Japanese emperor in 1990
The declassified records were the South Korean Foreign Ministry's 'negotiating guidelines' created in late April 1990 ahead of President Roh Tae-woo's Japan visit.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 29, 2021
U.S., Japan and South Korea eye foreign ministers' meeting in April
Trilateral cooperation in dealing with North Korea, which has recently resumed ballistic missile tests, and China's growing assertiveness are expected to top the agenda.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2021
Japan and Indonesia defense chiefs opposed to assertive moves by China
Defense minister Kishi said the two sides agreed to boost defense cooperation and hold a joint exercise involving Japanese and Indonesian forces in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 28, 2021
Loaded language: U.S. denuclearization phrasing puts progress on North Korea in jeopardy
A simple shift in language by the Biden administration could prove to be a stumbling block for any talks with the nuclear-armed country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 27, 2021
Japan eyes extending its own sanctions on North Korea
The sanctions include a total ban on bilateral trade and forbid the entry into Japan of North Korean-registered ships and vessels that have stopped at a North Korean port.

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