Japan still pushing China for explanation over killing of schoolboy
Japan's new foreign minister has asked China's government to provide a proper accounting of the facts in the stabbing death of a schoolboy in China last month, in a sign…
Former PM Taro Aso calls Taiwan a ‘country’ — much to China’s chagrin
Former Prime Minister Taro Aso has once again found himself at the center of controversy over Taiwan on Wednesday, after delivering remarks a day earlier that referred to the island…
US and Japan defense chiefs agree to beef up Nansei Islands presence
New Defense Minister Gen Nakatani has held his first talks with his US counterpart, with the two agreeing to continue expanding their bilateral presence in Japan's far-flung Nansei Islands near…
Japan’s new top diplomat calls ‘Asian NATO’ an idea for the future
Newly appointed Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on Wednesday described the "Asian NATO" concept proposed by his boss, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, as one worth exploring.The idea of an Asian version…
Japan’s new government welcomes ‘forward-looking’ congratulatory message from China
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's new government said Wednesday it hopes to improve ties with China after receiving a “forward-looking” congratulatory message from Beijing on the election of Prime Minister Shigeru…
Ishiba’s foreign policy vision to face immediate tests as he takes helm
When Shigeru Ishiba steps into the Prime Minister's Office this week as Japan's new leader, he will be emerging immediately with the challenge of reining in escalating regional tensions.From day…
Knives out for Japan PM Ishiba even before taking office as chaos awaits
Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba faces stiff challenges and a hostile ruling party life with infighting that could quickly remove him from office, plunging the country back into political…
The Recent Quad Summit and Its Takeaways
The recent Quad summit meeting held on September 21 in Wilmington, Delaware marks a big step forward in the ties between these countries, the United States, India, Japan, and Australia.…
Japan MSDF warship sails through Taiwan Strait for first time
Beijing delivered a strongly worded warning to Tokyo on Thursday after Japan a day earlier sent a Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel through the Taiwan Strait for the first time ever…
Eyeing 2027 China threat, US deploys laser-equipped ship to Japan
WASHINGTON -- A US destroyer equipped with the latest laser weapon departed San Diego for Yokosuka, Japan, on Sunday just days after the navy released its annual navigation blueprint, which…