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UK JAPAN RELATIONS

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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 31, 2019
Fallout from Japan-South Korea tensions
If left unattended, the strained bilateral relationship has the potential to fundamentally undermine the U.S. alliance system on which Tokyo and Seoul depend for their security and prosperity.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 30, 2019
Can U.S. alliances withstand Trump's venom?
Key players in the Trump administration had protected American interests in Japan, South Korea and Europe. No longer.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 30, 2019
Amid trade and military tensions, U.S. sends B-52s over East China Sea on 'routine training' exercise
The U.S. Air Force has sent two B-52 bombers over the East China Sea for "routine training" near Okinawa Prefecture, the military has said, the latest mission in the waterway that is home to the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands.
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BUSINESS
Jan 28, 2019
France's Macron tells Shinzo Abe he feels Ghosn's detention in Japan is 'too long and too hard'
It's the French president's strongest comments yet on the auto industry scandal.
EDITORIALS
Jan 27, 2019
Thailand sets an election date
Japan must not acquiesce to authoritarian impulses in Thailand, even if it facilitates relations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 26, 2019
Japan-U.S. talks on bilateral trade deal likely to face delay
Japan and the United States are unlikely to open negotiations on a proposed bilateral trade pact before the end of this month, due chiefly to the prolonged partial U.S. government shutdown.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 26, 2019
Amid tensions with Japan, South Korea to boost world awareness on wartime sex abuses
South Korea is committed to advancing relations with Japan but its foreign minister says Seoul will step up efforts to share with the world its experience of Japanese wartime atrocities, including sexual violence against its women.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 26, 2019
Abe and Macron call for smooth Nissan-Renault cooperation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and French President Emmanuel Macron have expressed hope that a management change at Renault SA will work to facilitate cooperation between the French automaker and its Japanese partner, Nissan Motor Co.
EDITORIALS
Jan 25, 2019
Should Japan compromise on territorial row?
It may indeed be unrealistic for Japan to expect to settle its territorial dispute with Russia without compromise.

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