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With U.S. Election Outcome Unclear, Kishida Administration Seeks Contact with Trump Team
Since it is unclear who would win in a contest between Trump and Democratic President Joe Biden, the...
January 16, 2024
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Penalties Urged for Leaking Economic Security Information; Japan Government to Submit Bill Based on Panel’s Proposals
An expert panel intends to recommend penalties for people who leak confidential information related ...
January 15, 2024
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Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te Meets with LDP Lawmaker; Expresses Hopes for Economic Cooperation
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te, 64, the current vice president from the ruling Democ...
January 15, 2024
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Abe Faction Executives Say Decision on Kickbacks Handled by Group’s Leader
Several executives of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s Abe faction have denied collusion regard...
January 15, 2024
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Japan, U.S., S. Korea Rap North’s Latest Missile Launch
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Senior diplomats of Japan, the United States and South Korea strongly condemned S...
January 15, 2024
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Japan Eyes Domestic Underwater Drone Production by 2030
The government aims to industrialize domestic production of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), o...
January 15, 2024
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Kishida Sees No Problem with Choosing Scandal-Involved Personnel for Political Reform Headquarters
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Saturday that he saw no problem with selecting to serve on the pol...
January 15, 2024
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Nine Members of Japan’s Ruling Liberal Democratic Party at Political Reform Headquarters Suspected of Failing to Report Fundraising Revenues
Nine lawmakers of the Abe faction who have joined the Liberal Democratic Party’s political reform h...
January 14, 2024
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Japan Welcomes Taiwan Vice President Lai’s Victory: A Step Toward Strengthening Japan-Taiwan Relations
The Japanese government has welcomed the victory of Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te of the ruling...
January 14, 2024
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Japan, Canada Foreign Chiefs Reaffirm Cooperation
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her Canadian counterpart, Melanie Jol...
January 14, 2024
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Kamikawa, Blinken Stress Role of Alliance in Washington Talks; Nations’ Top Diplomats Reaffirm Views on Taiwan Strait
WASHINGTON — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washi...
January 13, 2024
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Members of Japan’s Ruling Liberal Democratic Party without Factions to Form Liaison Group for Political Reforms
Four members of the Liberal Democratic Party with no faction affiliations, including State Minister...
January 13, 2024
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Abe Faction Considering Simultaneous Correction of Political Funds Reports Amid Kickback Scandal
Amid cases of violation of the Political Funds Control Law by members of the Liberal Democratic Part...
January 13, 2024
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Japan’s ruling LDP Split over Calls to Reform Its Factions; Party Faces Hard Sailing toward Funds Transparency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has his work cut out as he seeks to reform the faction system that domi...
January 12, 2024
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Govt Names Expert Panel on Preventing Runway Collisions; Members Include Air Traffic Researcher, Former Pilot
Following the collision between a Japan Airlines passenger plane and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft on...
January 12, 2024
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