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US JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2022
Japan and South Korea affirm improvement of ties as 'urgent task'
Officials confirmed that the two governments should keep discussing matters of concern, such as issues related to wartime labor and 'comfort women,' in a timely fashion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 8, 2022
South Korea, U.S., Japan lambaste Pyongyang's missile tests, urging return to talks
The first three-way meeting of the countries' No. 2 diplomats since November has highlighted the urgency and gravity of North Korea's intensifying weapons tests.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2022
South Korea officially announces Yun Duk-min as next ambassador to Japan
The 62-year-old, who obtained a doctoral degree at Japan's Keio University and is fluent in Japanese, has said relations between Seoul and Tokyo should not deteriorate any further.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2022
South Korea's robust response to North will likely aid Japan's push to boost military
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has emphasized Tokyo's readiness to take a more robust defense posture, which the U.S. has long welcomed to counter an increasingly assertive China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jun 7, 2022
How China's history of influence operations has affected Japan
From politics to business, Beijing has sought to swing Tokyo's policies and actions in its favor since the mid-1950s.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 6, 2022
South Korea and U.S. fire off missiles in response to North Korean tests
The two countries' militaries conducted the joint live-fire exercise early Monday, firing off eight surface-to-surface missiles into the Sea of Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2022
Japan amends document to show economic cooperation with Russia halted
In updating the strategy to expand infrastructure exports, the government completely removed sentences regarding an eight-point plan for economic cooperation with Moscow.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2022
U.S. ready to work with South Korea, Japan on North Korea nuclear test issue
North Korea has conducted 15 rounds of ballistic missile tests since the start of the year in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2022
Japan weighs alternative to visa-free visits to Russian-held isles
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday said he will seek an alternative to a visa-free visit program to the Russia-controlled, Japan-claimed islands off Hokkaido.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2022
Japan and France vow to closely cooperate on Ukraine and Indo-Pacific
Kishida told Macron during their phone talks that he attaches great importance to Japanese-French cooperation in safeguarding the rules-based international order.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2022
Japan and U.S. hold first strategic talks on ASEAN, with China in sight
The new dialogue focused on how the two allies can bring ASEAN member states closer to a U.S.-led group of free and democratic countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 1, 2022
China's push for Pacific island diplomacy likely to test ties with Japan
If Tokyo and Beijing vie more intensely to pursue their interests in the region, security instability in East Asia could increase to a dangerous level, experts say.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 31, 2022
Japan launches new strategy team for longer-term China diplomacy
The move comes after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said last week that a similar 'China House' team of diplomats would be launched in the U.S.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2022
Japan says South Korean ship conducted survey near disputed Takeshima islets
Tokyo said Sunday it had confirmed that a South Korean research vessel conducted a marine survey in waters off the disputed islets within Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 30, 2022
What does 'normalization' really mean for Japan-China ties?
A look at the history of relations between the two countries shows a delicate balance and coexistence set against recurring tensions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 28, 2022
Biden shores up U.S. alliances with Japan and South Korea
After four years of alliance management chaos under former U.S. President Donald Trump, the language and consideration used during Joe Biden's Asia trip were a change.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
May 27, 2022
Biden’s visit takes the Japan–U.S. partnership to new heights
With the U.S. being Japan's only ally, Biden's reiteration that their bilateral alliance is the cornerstone of peace in the Indo-Pacific is more than diplomatic boilerplate.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2022
Japan and Thailand oppose bid to change status quo by force in Ukraine
The talks came as Japan and the U.S. adopt a more confrontational stance toward China, represented by the recent summit of 'the Quad' alliance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 26, 2022
Kishida says keeping dialogue with Xi important for maintaining relations
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that keeping a dialogue with Chinese President Xi Jinping is important in maintaining 'constructive' bilateral ties and cooperative relations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2022
In Asia, Biden’s good work and best intentions can only go so far
U.S. President Joe Biden's five-day trip to Japan and South Korea will be judged a success.

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