Politics
Defense & Security
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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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Quad reaffirms free, open Indo-Pacific
At their Quad summit in Tokyo, the leaders of Japan, the United States, Australia and India reaffirm...
May 24, 2022
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Kishida hopes to confirm economic security cooperation at Quad summit
By doing so, Kishida hopes to strengthen solidarity with the United States, Australia and India, whi...
May 24, 2022
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Japan, U.S. leaders agree to strengthen alliance’s deterrence, response capabilities
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed Monday to strengthen the deterrence...
May 23, 2022
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Quad’s joint statement likely to focus on countering China
The Quad will hold a summit in Tokyo on Tuesday, and, according to a draft of a joint statement obta...
May 23, 2022
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Biden hails ‘good friend’ Kishida, says U.S. fully committed to Japan’s defense
The cornerstone of Biden's two-day visit, which includes meetings with the leaders of Japan, India a...
May 23, 2022
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Japan chooses Hiroshima as 2023 G7 summit host city
The government plans to host next year’s Group of Seven summit conference in Hiroshima, it has been ...
May 23, 2022
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Coordination, clear messaging needed in discussions on counterattack capabilities
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party will debate whether Japan can possess counterattack capabilities...
May 23, 2022
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