Japan revised security doc to say China poses ‘challenge’ to Asia security
The move is in line with the views of the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which also see Beijing’s conduct as challenging.
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G-7 seeks significant UN measures over North Korea
“We call on all states to fully and effectively implement” all Security Council measures and sanctions against North Korea, the G-7 ministers said.
China, US ‘communicating and coordinating’ for Asean meeting
Ministry of National Defence spokesman Senior Colonel Tan Kefei also said the relevant departments of the two sides "are maintaining communication and coordination".
Kim Jong-un revealing daughter for first time shows his confidence: Experts
Experts say the unexpected event manifests Kim’s confidence in his missile program, and that it could possibly signal the beginning of her training for leadership succession.
Japan-US military exercise conducted amid tension of looming Taiwan contingency
Considering that a Taiwan contingency could spread to the Nansei Islands, the Japanese Defence Ministry believes that conducting large-scale exercises in the areas will itself…
Japan’s Defence Ministry to develop hypersonic missiles
In addition to defending Japanese territory, the ministry is also considering using the missiles to attack enemy missile launching sites and other locations in self-defence.
North Korea fires ballistic missile after warning US, allies of ‘fierce’ tit-for-tat
North Korea’s ballistic missile launch came after South Korea and the US conducted “combined missile defence drills” on Thursday, according to an unnamed source.
Xi says Asia-Pacific is ‘no-one’s backyard’, rejects attempts to politicise trade and economic relations
While he did not name the US in particular, the Asia-Pacific region has seen growing economic and political rifts between China and the US result in heightened tensions.
Chinese leader Xi puts personal diplomacy back in play
China's absence from face-to-face interactions during the pandemic has been costly, diplomats and other experts say, as ties have badly deteriorated over a range of disputes.
Xi says ready to work with Japan; Kishida calls for peaceful co-existence
Noting that China and Japan are close neighbours, Xi said that the two countries share many common interests and space for cooperation.