Japan to export new fighter jet jointly developed with Britain and Italy
The move marks a turning point in Japan's security policy, which has in principle limited exports of finished lethal products to specific countries, such as joint development…
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North Korea trying to woo Japan with leaders’ summit, but Kishida faces difficult choices
Tokyo must accept Pyongyang’s weapons programme and treat its abductions of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s as a resolved issue for such a summit to be held, according…
More Philippine allies express concern over latest Chinese water cannon attack
South Korea and India’s foreign ministers, and the US Congressional Delegation (Codel) expressed concern on Tuesday over China’s latest use of water cannons against Philippine…
China accuses Philippines of trespassing in Ayungin Shoal
China has insisted that the China Coast Guard “has implemented lawful regulation, interception, and expulsion in a reasonable and professional manner.”
North Korea going for short-range missiles a ‘Japan-conscious move’: Former Seoul defence official
Shin Beom-chul, who until recently served as the deputy national defense minister, said that North Korea was “likely trying to put on a show of force while at the same time…
‘China has no right to be in Ayungin’: Philippine department of foreign affairs
The Philippines demanded that “Chinese vessels leave the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal and the Philippine exclusive economic zone immediately,” said Foreign Affairs Spokesperson…
Japan PM Kishida showed intention to meet North Korea leader: Kim Yo Jung
Kim Yo Jung, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, also said that improving bilateral relations will depend on whether Japan can make practical political decisions.
US airs support for the Philippines after water cannon attack, tells China to heed ruling
According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the supply vessel sustained “heavy damage,” while some Filipino service members incurred injuries due to the continued…
Missile shelters planned for small islands near Taiwan to protect Okinawa residents
In peacetime, the envisaged underground shelters will be used as meeting rooms and parking lots, or for other purposes.
Royal Cambodian Armed Forces leading delegation to China to boost military ties
While noting some criticism of the close Sino-Cambodian relations, experts have said the need to strengthen the national economy and military capacity should be the government’s…