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Japan, China Lock Horns Over Aid Diplomacy
Japan and China have locked horns over aid diplomacy to emerging and developing countries in key mar...
July 31, 2023
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WTO Rules Against China’s Antidumping Duties on Japanese Steel
LONDON — The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday adopted a decision by its dispute settlement p...
July 30, 2023
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India Makes Its Presence Felt Through Humanitarian Assistance
As a major power in South Asia, the administration of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is steppin...
July 30, 2023
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Chinese Communist Party Membership Approaches 100 Million
BEIJING — Membership of the Chinese Communist Party is expected to hit 100 million in the near futur...
July 30, 2023
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South Korea Demands Japan Withdraw Takeshima Claim in White Paper
South Korea has demanded that Japan withdraw its territorial claim to the Takeshima islets in Shiman...
July 30, 2023
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Japan, India to Cooperate over G20 Summit
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jai...
July 28, 2023
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China Tightens Checks on Imports of Japanese Food Products
Chinese customs authorities are conducting radiation checks on imports of Japanese rice, sake and co...
July 28, 2023
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Japan’s Next Ambassador to U.S. Likely to Be Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Shigeo Yamada
Arrangements are being made for Shigeo Yamada, senior deputy foreign minister, to replace the curren...
July 26, 2023
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G7 Eyes Targets to Mitigate Critical Mineral Import Risks
The Group of Seven industrialized nations have begun detailed discussions toward reducing their reli...
July 26, 2023
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Calls Grow for Postponement of Deadline to Scrap Health Insurance Certificates
Amid mounting calls from the ruling parties for the postponement of a deadline to scrap health insur...
July 25, 2023
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Japan to Broaden Employment Options for Intl Students Studying at Vocational Schools
The Immigration Services Agency plans to broaden employment options for international students study...
July 25, 2023
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Japan Starts Talks to Ease Foreign Care Worker Rules
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A welfare ministry panel Monday started discussions to increase the types of wo...
July 25, 2023
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Poll: Kishida Approval Rating Hits Low of 35% Amid Ongoing My Number Missteps
The approval rating of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet has dipped to 35%, marking the lowest ...
July 24, 2023
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43% of Young Respondents Frown on Japan Govt Key Measures
The record-low approval rating for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet seen in a recent Yomiuri S...
July 24, 2023
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Japan to Sign EPA with Bangladesh, Increase Economic Ties
Economic, Trade and Industry minister Yasuotoshi Nishimura agreed to strengthen economic ties betwee...
July 24, 2023
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