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US JAPAN RELATIONS

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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.
Japan Times
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 / 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.
Japan Times
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
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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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