Abe tells Xi he wants new era for Japan-China relations
The relationship between the two countries have been strained since the second world war. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he wants “to start a new Japan-China era” during…
Plenty on G20 plate for summit
Economic issues, other global concerns on agenda in Osaka. Every year, leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies gather to discuss economic and financial matters and…
Building post-Brexit ties with Japan
Ahead of the Group of 20 summit, The Yomiuri Shimbun interviewed British Prime Minister Theresa May. The Yomiuri Shimbun: Regarding the intensified global common challenges such…
G20 draft calls for digital economy rules within the year
Digital laws have been proposed before in the past but is gaining traction ahead of the G20s. The leaders’ declaration for this week’s Group of 20 summit will call for…
Korea, Saudi seek closer cooperation
The two sign MOUs, deals worth over $8 billion. President Moon Jae-in and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia met in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen…
Iran says US ‘lying’ on talks
Tehran vows to reduce commitments to 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. The United States enacted a new round of sanctions on Monday, targeting Iran’s supreme leader and…
Chinese aircraft carrier passes through Taiwan Strait
Taiwan says it closely monitored the situation. Taiwan’s military said June 25 it closely monitored the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, as it passed through the Taiwan…
Japan, Russia to not discuss sensitive territorial issue at G20
Japan, Russia likely to skip agreement on travel to northern territories at G20. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin are unlikely to agree on a…
Vietnam, EU to sign free trade agreement
The agreement will be signed in Hanoi on June 30. The European Council announced on Tuesday that it has approved the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and…
US should stop forcing nations to take sides
China state media says US should stop pursuing its polarising diplomacy programs. When then US president Barack Obama launched his Pivot to Asia strategy in 2012, trying to drive…