Politics & Government
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Japan, China Experts Discuss Security, Economy, Cooperation at Annual Tokyo-Beijing Forum
BEIJING — An annual Japan-China forum on security, the economy and other issues between the neighbor...
October 19, 2023
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Tokyo-Beijing Forum Begins in Beijing; 100 Experts to Discuss Bilateral Issues
About 100 experts and members of the media from Japan and China gathered in Beijing for the 19th Tok...
October 19, 2023
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Japan, Saudi Leaders Agree to Cooperate on Gaza Situation
Tokyo, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime ...
October 19, 2023
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Japan Extra Budget May Soar as Costly Economic Measures Eyed; Steps to Deal With Soaring Prices a Key Pillar of Package
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expediting efforts to draw up an economic policy package at the end ...
October 19, 2023
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Kishida to Instruct Ruling Parties to Discuss Tax Cuts; Komeito Head Says Measures May be Planned by Year-End
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to instruct the tax commissions of the ruling Liberal Democratic ...
October 18, 2023
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G7 Reaches Basic Agreement on Generative AI Development Guidelines; Items Include Copyright Protection
The G7 has agreed in principle on international guidelines for developers of generative AI, accordin...
October 18, 2023
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Japanese Govt Boosts Diplomatic Efforts to Ease Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The government is increasingly concerned about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, and is pho...
October 18, 2023
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Japan Slams Russian Curbs on Fishery Product Imports
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese cabinet ministers Tuesday voiced strong complaints over Russia’s decisio...
October 18, 2023
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Govt to Mull Measures to Boost Ties with Global South Nations
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government decided Tuesday to put together a package of measures by spring ...
October 18, 2023
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Japan’s Kishida Makes Ritual Offering at Yasukuni Shrine
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a ritual “masakaki” tree offering at Yasukuni...
October 17, 2023
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Japan, Saudi Arabia Vow Cooperation over Middle East Crisis
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her Saudi Arabian counterpart, Prince Faisal...
October 17, 2023
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Japan, Vietnam Set to Agree on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Japan and Vietnam are planning to upgrade their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partners...
October 16, 2023
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Kishida Cabinet Approval Rating Falls to Lowest Level Since Inauguration at 34%
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet approval rating is 34%, almost unchanged from last month at 3...
October 16, 2023
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LDP, Komeito Leaders Jointly Campaign for By-Election
Kochi/Tokushima, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)—The leaders of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its...
October 15, 2023
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Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa Thanks S. Korea for Evacuation of 51 Japanese; Cooperation on Evacuation of Japanese, S. Korean Citizens Agreed (Update 1)
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa spoke with South Korean counterpart Park Jin by phone Sunday. She exp...
October 15, 2023
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