Politics
Defense & Security
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Draft of economic, fiscal reform policy hints at 2％ increase in defense spending
Much attention was focused on how the draft of the government’s economic and fiscal reform policy w...
June 2, 2022
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South Pacific island nations remain wary of Beijing
BEIJING/JAKARTA — Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with his counterparts from...
May 31, 2022
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Japan, U.S., Australia move to strengthen ties with South Pacific island nations
The United States and Australia are moving to counter China’s active engagement with Pacific island ...
May 31, 2022
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Taiwan says 30 Chinese planes entered its air defense identification zone
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s defense ministry said 30 Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets and ele...
May 31, 2022
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Japan protests S. Korea’s maritime activities near Takeshima for 2nd consecutive day
Japan’s Foreign Ministry for the second consecutive day lodged a protest through a diplomatic channe...
May 31, 2022
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Ukraine war shines spotlight on Nansei chain SDF deployments
Plans to install Self-Defense Force facilities on islands in the Nansei chain have triggered concern...
May 31, 2022
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S. Korea conducts maritime survey near Takeshima
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A vessel of a South Korean state-run institution conducted a maritime survey wi...
May 30, 2022
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Ex-PM Abe touts own fiscal, security policies
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the leader of the largest faction of the ruling Liberal Democratic...
May 28, 2022
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Japan govt to set up office to ensure economic security
The government will establish an economic security office within the Cabinet Office, according to a ...
May 27, 2022
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China top pick for ‘important partner’ among ASEAN countries
Japan came in second as an “important partner for the future” on a recent opinion poll conducted am...
May 26, 2022
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Kishida relishes role in Quad alliance
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida appeared to relish his role as chair of the first Quad summit in Tokyo ...
May 26, 2022
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Govt to step up discussions on defense budget increase
The government and ruling parties plan to begin full-scale discussions to boost the country’s defens...
May 26, 2022
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Kishida, Albanese agree to work together over regional security
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, ...
May 25, 2022
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5G key for ensuring economic security
In addition to heightening defense capabilities, the Japanese government has considered the strength...
May 24, 2022
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Japan, U.S. clearly state opposition to China, Russia
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed at a meeting Monday tha...
May 24, 2022
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