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…
Ukraine concerned over Japanese parts in Russian weapons
Ukraine's presidential adviser for sanctions policy, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, expressed concerns Tuesday over the use of Japan-made parts in weapons made in Russia. Speaking to producing in Tokyo during a visit…
Trump picks businessman George Glass as Japan ambassador
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen businessman George Glass to be ambassador to Japan as he continues to stack his administration with Officials who have espoused hawkish views toward China.“I…
Status quo or disruption? Breaking down the US election’s impact on Japan
The result of this week's US presidential election could have a vastly different impact on Japan depending on who wins, with Republican Donald Trump offering up the prospect of disruption…
Blocking the Nippon Steel Acquisition: Politics Versus Policy
A regular series on the choices faced by international economic policymakers More From Our Experts Reports that President Joe Biden has decided to block the proposed acquisition of US Steel…
UK envoy to Japan pushes back on Indo-Pacific disengagement concerns
Despite a big domestic agenda and spending cuts eyed by Britain's new Labor government, London will remain laser-focused on the Indo-Pacific, and will continue to deepen ties with Japan, the…