A draft plan prepared by Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) proposes reducing three single-seat districts in Tokyo and two in Osaka as part of a broader effort to shrink the …
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Japan is preparing to supply a command-and-control system to the Philippines, marking a major step forward in defense cooperation between the two nations. The initiative aligns with Tokyo’s strategy to …
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Asian stocks advanced on Tuesday, rebounding after U.S. markets pulled back from last week’s gains due to rising global bond yields. Most regional indexes traded higher, supported by strong performances …
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The China Coast Guard on Tuesday expelled a Japanese fishing vessel that it said illegally entered China’s territorial waters near the Diaoyu Islands. According to an official statement, patrol ships …
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Japan’s ANA Holdings cancelled 95 flights on November 29 after an Airbus A320 recall required the grounding of several aircraft, disrupting travel plans for about 13,500 passengers. ANA and its …
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stood by her earlier comments regarding a potential Taiwan-related contingency involving Japan during the first party leaders’ debate in the Diet. Opposition lawmakers pressed her on …
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China has issued a strong warning to Japan, stating that Tokyo will “pay a heavy price” if it interferes in the Taiwan issue. The statement came after Japan announced progress …
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Japan has firmly rejected accusations from China that Tokyo is threatening military intervention over Taiwan. In a letter to the United Nations, Japan’s U.N. ambassador Kazuyuki Yamazaki described China’s claims …
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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held her first phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, focusing on the evolving situation between China and Taiwan. The call came shortly …
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Japan’s government has called for greater caution in future statements regarding Taiwan after recent remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew sharp criticism from China. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara …