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UK JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
May 14, 2021
Japan to mention Taiwan stability in defense report for first time
'The stability of the situation surrounding Taiwan is important for the security of Japan and the stability of the international community,' said the draft of the white paper.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 13, 2021
South Korea expresses hope for holding summit with Japan to improve ties
The Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers held their first talks in more than a year in London earlier this month but failed to span the divide over historical issues.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 13, 2021
Will Moon Jae-in's appeasement policy work this time?
History may eventually show that Mr. Moon's fanciful but unrealistic appeasement policy vis-a-vis North Korea between 2017 and 2022 failed to work.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 11, 2021
What the evolving international order means for Japan
As tensions in the Asia-Pacific region increase, the ties between Tokyo, Washington and Beijing continue to change.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 11, 2021
Biden reportedly set to tap Rahm Emanuel as U.S. ambassador to Japan
The decision to nominate the former Chicago mayor, known more for his sharp tongue than his foreign policy chops, is expected to be formally announced later this month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 11, 2021
Japan backs Taiwan's attendance at WHO annual meeting
Taiwan is excluded from most international organizations such as the WHO due to opposition from China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 10, 2021
U.S. conducted 150 nuclear loading drills in Okinawa in 1957, files show
The drills involved handling of numerous bombs, including a 3.4-ton hydrogen bomb deemed 100 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2021
New U.S. Indo-Pacific chief to visit Japan in second half of May
The Japanese government is considering arranging a meeting between Suga and Aquilino, with the two countries aiming to bolster ties and present a robust alliance, according to the sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 8, 2021
China to support holding Tokyo Olympics, Xi tells IOC chief
Xi may be trying to prevent Sino-Japanese ties from souring further by expressing support for the Tokyo Games amid Beijing's row with Washington over security and right issues.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 8, 2021
Is the G7 foreign ministers’ joint communique worth reading?
Although China was singled out in the foreign ministers' communique this year, the matter of China was just one of many important issues also mentioned.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2021
Japan and Poland sign action plan to boost security cooperation
The action plan through 2025 maps out cooperation goals in various fields ranging from infrastructure and energy to higher education.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 6, 2021
Japanese startup to carry UAE lunar rover to the moon in 2022
Space exploration firm ispace will also provide communications and power during the journey and on the lunar surface.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 6, 2021
Japan and South Korea foreign ministers meet but remain apart on key issues
Tokyo-Seoul ties have sunk to their lowest level in decades over a range of historical issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 6, 2021
Japan, U.S. and South Korea push for total denuclearization of North Korea
The three ministers met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven foreign ministerial meeting in London.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2021
Japan's Motegi voices 'grave concerns' over China at G7 meeting
Motegi said during the meeting that Japan is concerned about Beijing's handling of human rights in connection with the Muslim Uyghur minority in the Xinjiang autonomous region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2021
Japan aims to protect agriculture industry with ban on exporting homegrown seeds
The ban comes in response to concerns seeds and saplings of domestic varieties of plants registered in Japan have been grown and sold abroad in recent years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2021
U.S. eyes working with Japan to bolster deterrence to ensure Taiwan peace
'I believe that we will take appropriate behind-the-scenes steps with Japan on a host of efforts,' a Biden administration official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 4, 2021
Japan feared U.S. military would take control of Fukushima response in 2011
The U.S. military's move to form a joint support force led by the commander of the Pacific Fleet in the wake of the disaster triggered anxiety, accounts show.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 4, 2021
Japan praises British carrier dispatch and vows more security cooperation
The two ministers shared 'grave concerns' about China's unilateral attempts to change the status quo in regional waters.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 4, 2021
Myanmar's economic woes may help Japan persuade junta to end crisis
Experts suggest Japan, in partnership with ASEAN, broker talks between the junta and the National Unity Government as the country has ties with both sides.

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