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US JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 19, 2022
U.S. won’t help fund China’s chip ambitions, Rahm Emanuel says
Over the past two months, the U.S. has taken its strongest steps yet to prevent China from buying or making leading-edge semiconductors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2022
U.S. hails Japan's new security strategy as China lashes out over moves
Washington called Tokyo's revision of key security documents a 'bold and historic step,' while Beijing urged Japan to refrain from hyping the 'China threat.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2022
Japan approves major defense overhaul in dramatic policy shift
The government passed revisions to three key security documents that outline a tough new stance on China and pave the way for Tokyo's acquisition of a 'counterstrike capability.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Dec 15, 2022
New national security strategy needs to respond to realities on three fronts
With China, North Korea and Russia each posing a different problem, Japan's security strategy must shift to realistic strategies that cope with and deter existing threats.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 14, 2022
What happens in Taiwan doesn’t stay in Taiwan
Taiwan is too important to Japan and the global economy to ignore its tensions with China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 13, 2022
Toxic compounds found around U.S. bases in Japan
Local municipalities have asked the Japanese government to conduct on-site inspections at the bases that are believed to have caused the pollution.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 13, 2022
South Korea to coordinate with U.S. and Japan on North Korea sanctions
The three countries this month imposed more sanctions on North Korean officials connected to the country's weapons programs after Pyongyang's intercontinental ballistic missile test.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Longform
Dec 12, 2022
Smooth operator: Rahm Emanuel’s transition to life as a diplomat
The U.S. ambassador on adjusting to life in Tokyo, his direct management style and dealing with Japanese politicians.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 11, 2022
Senior LDP lawmaker visits Taiwan, saying more military spending needed amid China threat
LDP policy chief Koichi Hagiuda said in Taiwan that China's massive increase in military spending and the North Korean threat mean Japan needs to raise its defense budget.

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