Beijing issues fresh warning against Pelosi visit to Taiwan
Taiwan media reported earlier last week that Pelosi was scheduled to lead a delegation that was due to arrive in Taiwan on Sunday, but was postponed after she tested positive for…
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Hong Kong govt opposes unfounded allegations in US human rights report
The government also dismissed the allegations smearing the National Security Law as “totally groundless” and cannot be further from the truth.
Japan-Russia fisheries talks start amid economic sanctions
During the talks, the two sides will negotiate catch limits for Japanese fishing vessels operating in waters within 200 nautical miles of Japan and the related fees to be paid to…
Yoon-Biden summit likely to be held in late May in South Korea: Reports
If confirmed, US President Joe Biden is likely to be the first foreign leader to officially meet Yoon after he is inaugurated on May 10.
LDP commission mulls stronger wording regarding China, Russia in defense documents
In the recommendations, the commission calls for China to be described as a threat to Japan’s security, as is the case with North Korea, and also calls for stronger wording…
Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security cooperation in first 2-plus-2 meeting
With China’s maritime expansion in mind, the two sides agreed to strengthen their security cooperation to realize a “free and open Indo-Pacific.”
Russian military becoming more active in Japan’s vicinity
The Self-Defense Forces confirmed that a total of 57 Russian Navy ships were sighted from January to March — significantly more than in the past 10 years combined.
Beijing warns against Pelosi visit to Taiwan
Despite no official confirmations, some media organizations in Japan and Taiwan reported US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi would visit Taiwan after she visits Japan this…
Japan, NATO need to work closely: NATO chief
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also said that Japan and NATO shared the same values despite being geographically far from each other.
Japan’s Foreign Ministry plans to build AI-based analysis system for overseas developments
The envisioned system will automatically search and collect overseas data on the internet, including social media postings, reports from research institutions and media reports.