Japan, US leaders agree to strengthen alliance’s deterrence, response capabilities
The two leaders also affirmed that Tokyo and Washington will work together to realize a world without nuclear weapons, a goal that has been advocated by Kishida.
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South Korea aligns with US Indo-Pacific strategy
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has also shown an interest in working more closely with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.
Biden seen as willing to serve as mediator in Japan-South Korea relations
Firmly believing trilateral cooperation is essential to address the threats from North Korea and China, the US leader chose Japan and South Korea to visit on his first Asian tour…
Japan welcomes South Korea, US stance on importance of trilateral cooperation
For trilateral cooperation to work in dealing with China and North Korea, improving Japan-South Korea relations is key, but many outstanding issues need to be addressed
Biden says ‘hello’ to North Korea’s Kim amid tensions
North Korea has said the US overtures are insincere because Washington maintains "hostile policies" such as military drills and sanctions.
US urged to stop playing up Taiwan-related issues at World Health Assembly
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson also said Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory.
US ready to adjust short, longer-term military posture to handle N. Korean provocations
US and South Korea say North Korea could conduct missile and nuclear tests during Biden’s first visit to Asia.
Komeito asks Kishida to hold G-7 summit in Hiroshima
Komeito head Natsuo Yamaguchi made the request in a proposal urging the government to take concrete action to prevent nuclear powers from using nuclear weapons.
Japan told to uphold bilateral agreements: Wang Yi
Foreign Minister Wang Yi also said China hopes Japan will draw lessons from history with a view to regional peace and stability and act in a prudent way.
South Korea to join US-led economic initiative: Presidential office
The IPEF was first introduced when Biden made the proposal at the East Asia Summit last October.