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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
Japan Adapts Civilian Airports for Military Use Amid Security Challenges
In a notable shift in its defense posture, Japan has begun integrating civilian airports into its military operations. This development—a direct response to the evolving security dynamics in the Asia-Pacific—follows ...
December 7, 2023
BY
Jon Sun
and
Sean Tseng
Philippines Heightens Alert, Forges Alliances Amid Rising Tensions with China
Recent developments have marked a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape between China and the Philippines. Facing increasing ...
November 28, 2023
BY
Bin Zhao
and
Sean Tseng
Japan’s Prime Minister Shifts to Assertive Diplomacy Against CCP at APEC Summit
Prime Minister Kishida advocated for responsible actions from China to establish a 'constructive and stable Japan-China relationship.'
November 25, 2023
BY
Jon Sun
and
Sean Tseng
At APEC Summit, Japan–South Korea Meetings Highlight ‘Transformative Phase’ in Relations
Meetings between Japanese and South Korean leaders—featuring an unexpected trek—underscored a 'very positive trend' in relations between the ...
November 22, 2023
BY
Jon Sun
and
Sean Tseng
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida’s Resolute Stance Against the CCP in the Wake of the APEC Summit
In the wake of the APEC Summit in the United States, it's evident that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio ...
November 18, 2023
BY
Jon Sun
and
Sean Tseng
Japan, Philippines Agree to Negotiate Possible Reciprocal Access Amid China Threat
Japan will also provide 600 million yen ($4 million) worth of coastal surveillance radar to the Philippines amid ...
November 4, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan PM Unveils $113 Billion Economic Package to Ease Inflation Pain
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the economic package will help low-income households and businesses to cope with ...
November 3, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan Sending Military Aircraft to Support Evacuation of Citizens From Israel
Japan's government is also arranging a charter flight to help Japanese citizens leave Israel.
October 13, 2023
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Aldgra Fredly
Japan to Allow More Skilled Foreign Workers to Reside Amid Labor Shortage
Japan's cabinet approved Friday a plan to increase the number of industries that can offer a long-term work ...
June 10, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan’s PM Rules Out Joining NATO Amid Alliance’s Plan for Asia Office
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has ruled out Japan's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) while ...
May 24, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan, France Agree to ‘Coordinate Closely’ on China Issues
The leaders of Japan and France agreed on Friday to strengthen their bilateral economic and security cooperation and ...
May 19, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan’s PM Vows Stronger Cooperation in Landmark Visit to South Korea
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to deepen cooperation with South Korea to tackle escalating global security ...
May 8, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan, South Korea Resume Economic Talks After 7 Years as Relations Improve
Japan and South Korea agreed on May 2 to resume finance ministers’ talks that had been stalled for ...
May 2, 2023
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Aldgra Fredly
Japan, Egypt Pledge ‘Strategic Partnership’ Upgrade Amid China’s Growing Influence
Japan and Egypt have agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to the “strategic partnership level” as Japan seeks ...
May 2, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan’s PM Evacuated Unharmed After ‘Smoke Bomb’ Thrown at Speech Site
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated safely on Saturday after a man threw what appeared to be ...
April 15, 2023
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Aldgra Fredly
Japan’s Leader Arrives in Ukraine for Meeting With Zelenskyy
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Kyiv in war-hit Ukraine on Tuesday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ...
March 21, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
US Security Alliances in Asia Get Stronger
Commentary It seems that China has been able to accomplish something that 70 years of U.S. diplomacy could ...
March 20, 2023
BY
Richard A. Bitzinger
Japan’s Indo-Pacific Strategy in Focus on Kishida’s Upcoming Visit to India
Japan's prime minister will visit India next week with a focus on promoting a "free and open Indo-Pacific" ...
March 18, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
South Korea, Japan Rebuild Ties in Face of North Korean Threat
The leaders of Japan and South Korea have agreed to restore bilateral ties, including the "complete" normalizing of ...
March 17, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Declining Birth Rate Threatens Japanese Society’s Ability to Function, Kishida Warns
Japan will cease to function as a society if its birth rate continues to decline, Prime Minister Fumio ...
January 24, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan, Canada Leaders Discuss Bilateral Trade, Economy, and China
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Jan. ...
January 13, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan, Italy Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation Amid China Threat
Japan and Italy on Tuesday agreed to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in the areas of security and economy ...
January 11, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
US, Japan to Discuss Bolstering Security Alliance Amid China Concerns
The United States and Japan will hold talks between their foreign and defense ministers about strengthening their security ...
January 6, 2023
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan Approves Tax Hikes For Defense Spending, But Defers Implementation
Japan's ruling bloc agreed on Friday to increase taxes to fund a substantial increase in the country's defense ...
December 17, 2022
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan, South Korea Vow to Tackle NK’s Provocations in First Summit in Years
The leaders of Japan and South Korea have agreed to resolve "pending issues" between their two nations and ...
November 14, 2022
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan Hosts Multilateral Naval Parade Amid Rising Tensions With China, North Korea, Russia
Japan's prime minister vowed on Nov. 6 to bolster Japan's defenses alongside the United States and its allies ...
November 7, 2022
BY
Aldgra Fredly
Japan, Australia Sign Defense Pact Enabling Joint Measures During ‘Contingencies’
Japan and Australia have signed a joint security pact allowing them to consult on “contingencies” that threaten their ...
October 22, 2022
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Aldgra Fredly
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