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US JAPAN RELATIONS

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JAPAN
Nov 28, 2022
Released Japanese filmmaker calls for greater scrutiny of Myanmar junta
Toru Kubota was arrested and detained in Myanmar for filming a small demonstration against the junta, but recently returned to Japan.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2022
COVID-19 restrictions in China affecting Japanese makers
Amid strict 'COVID zero' policies, some Japanese companies are having workers sleep in their factories to continue production.
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JAPAN / History
Nov 27, 2022
Japan WWII foreign minister met Holy See to seek mediation to avert war with U.S.
Yosuke Matsuoka wanted the Holy See to speak to U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt to try to prevent 'a war of mutual destruction.'
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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 27, 2022
South Korean envoy eyes quick restart of Tokyo-Seoul 'shuttle diplomacy'
South Korea's ambassador to Japan expressed hope that the countries' leaders can restart their reciprocal visits 'sooner than expected' as both nations try to improve bilateral ties.
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JAPAN
Nov 27, 2022
Missing French woman's brother in Japan to continue search for sister
The Tochigi Prefectural Police continue investigating the case as a potential criminal incident and an accident.
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JAPAN
Nov 26, 2022
China boosting capabilities for 'gray zone' operations, Japan Defense Ministry think tank says
Beijing is seeking to 'create gray zone situations constantly and exert pressure on opponents as it avoids military clashes with other countries,' the annual report said.
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JAPAN
Nov 25, 2022
Well-armed Chinese ship enters Japanese waters near Senkakus
The intrusion into Japan's maritime territory by official Chinese vessels is the 32nd this year and the first since Nov. 13.
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JAPAN
Nov 24, 2022
Kishida eyes U.S. trip for talks with Biden in January
The Kishida-Biden summit is likely to follow Japan's planned revisions to its three key defense documents by the end of this year, including the National Security Strategy.
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COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Nov 24, 2022
Impact of the war in Ukraine sees Japan at the mercy of bigger players
The allocation of troops and hardware by the U.S. and allies could have a direct effect on the security situation in Asia and weaken Japan's ability to defend itself.
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JAPAN
Nov 24, 2022
U.S., Japan and South Korea step up bid to counter Pyongyang’s missile threats
Seoul and Tokyo recently tested new missile interceptors and the U.S. Space Force is establishing its first unit in the Indo-Pacific region.
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JAPAN
Nov 23, 2022
Tokyo urges Beijing to stop intrusions into Japanese waters near Senkakus
Japan requested China not to operate coast guard ships in the waters surrounding the uninhabited islands, which are also claimed by Beijing.
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JAPAN / History
Nov 22, 2022
New research challenges WWII pro-Japan British 'spy' allegations
While William Sempill has been associated with accusations of passing secret to Japan, a new paper is aiming to clear his name.
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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 21, 2022
Emanuel slams China's Xi for trying to 'airbrush' over 'wolf warrior' approach
U.S. ambassador Rahm Emanuel criticized the Chinese leader's re-emergence on the global stage as an attempt at controlling damage wrought by Beijing's combative diplomatic approach.
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JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Nov 21, 2022
Kishida uses East Asian trip to defend rule of law amid concerns over China
During the eight-day trip, Kishida attended three multilateral conferences and had bilateral talks with a number of foreign leaders.
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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 19, 2022
Former Japanese PM Mori criticizes Zelenskyy over war in Ukraine
'I don't quite understand why only President Putin is criticized while Mr. Zelenskyy isn't taken to task at all. Mr. Zelenskyy has made many Ukrainian people suffer,' Mori said.
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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 19, 2022
Xi's unexpectedly amicable meeting with Kishida may signal diplomatic outreach
The Chinese leader was all smiles at his summit with Kishida — a hint that Beijing may have 'switched to active diplomacy mode,' a senior Japanese Foreign Ministry official said.
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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 18, 2022
Tepid re-engagement: Kishida and Xi signal openness to repairing ties
While Thursday's meeting marked a step in the right direction, little progress was made in easing the fundamental frictions in the relationship.
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JAPAN
Nov 18, 2022
Kishida voices security concerns during first talks with Xi as tension grows over Taiwan, East China Sea
The two leaders met in Thailand on the sidelines of the APEC summit, marking the first leadership-level talks between the two countries in almost three years.
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JAPAN
Nov 17, 2022
Anniversary brings more torment to mother of girl abducted by North Korea
Sakie Yokota says her yearning for any information about her daughter Megumi's whereabouts remains unrelenting.
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WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 16, 2022
Trump's fresh White House bid to reverberate in Japan
Japan's ability to muddle through Trump's term is often attributed to Shinzo Abe, but his assassination earlier this year means there are likely few “Trump whisperers” left in Tokyo.

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