Xi laying groundwork for unprecedented 3rd term
Xi said last week that “objectives and plans” for the party and state “for the next five years, or over an even longer term” will be presented at the upcoming congress.
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Preventing lone wolf attacks remains urgent task for police
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's suspected assassin was not involved in any extremist or right-wing group, according to police.
Japan PM to announce new U.N. fund to encourage people to visit atomic bombing sites
Young people will be encouraged to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where atomic bombs were dropped in 1945, as part of the plan.
Japan, U.S. foreign ministers affirm importance of Taiwan Strait
The two men also reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, where China is increasing military pressure.
Both ruling and opposition parties use Unification Church ties for election support
There are many LDP Diet members among the politicians whose relationships with the church have recently come to light. Opposition parties are no exception.
Japan-U.S. to boost economic cooperation, eying China
The two countries intend to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of semiconductors, human resource development and supply chain enhancement.
South Korea’s Park vows to find solution to labour row with Japan
The issue of Koreans requisitioned to work for Japanese companies during World War II stands at the center of lingering wartime disputes between Japan and South Korea.
Indonesia to remove import curbs on Japanese foods
Indonesia had previously required radiation-free certificates for imports from Miyagi, Yamagata and five other Japanese prefectures.
Kishida to call for greater transparency of nuclear forces
According to sources, arrangements also are being made to have political leaders from various nations discuss nuclear disarmament at a meeting to be held in Hiroshima in late…
Ultraman stands tall in Shanghai’s new theme park area
The indoor and outdoor spaces of the new area cover about 2,000 square meters in total, with a total of about 400 items such as precious figures and devices for metamorphosing…