Japan’s top diplomat visits China as a step toward mending ties
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, met for the first time in Beijing on Wednesday as the two Asian powerhouses try to mend ties ahead of…
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…
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…
Shigeru Ishiba Officially Japan’s New Prime Minister: Meet His Cabinet
Shigeru Ishiba officially became the 102nd Prime Minister of Japan in the early afternoon of October 1. He took over from Fumio Kishidawho with 1094 consecutive days in office became…