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Japan's New Energy Plan Prioritizes Nuclear and Renewables, Sets Emission Reduction Targets

Japan's Cabinet approved a new energy plan prioritizing nuclear and renewable energy to reach net-zero emissions, setting emission reduction targets of 60 percent by 2035 and 73 percent by 2040 compared to 2013 levels, while easing regulations for nuclear reactor replacements.

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Japan Allows Taiwan as Place of Origin on Family Registries

The Justice Ministry announced Monday that it will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list Taiwan as their place of origin on family registries, a move welcomed by Taiwan but opposed by China, altering how Taiwanese are identified in official Japanese records.

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Ishiba's Summit Approval High, Rice Price Response Criticized

A Kyodo News survey shows 50.1% of Japanese approved of Prime Minister Ishiba's summit with President Trump, while 81.3% criticized the government's slow response to a 64.5% rice price increase in December 2023, prompting the release of 210,000 tons of rice reserves.

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Japan Seeks Tariff Exemption from U.S., Raising Trade Tensions

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya requested that Japan be exempted from the U.S.'s 25 percent steel and aluminum tariffs and raised concerns about auto tariffs during a meeting with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, following a February 7th agreement between Japanese ...

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Trump and Putin Agree to Begin Ukraine Peace Talks

Following a phone call, Presidents Trump and Putin agreed to immediately begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine; Zelenskyy also spoke with Trump, expressing support for the peace initiative.

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Japan, U.S. to Hold Defense Talks Amid China Concerns

Japanese and U.S. defense ministers will meet in Japan in late March to discuss countering China's regional security challenges, reaffirming peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and potentially enhancing Japan's defense capabilities.

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Japan Allows "Taiwan" Listing in Family Registry

Japan's Justice Ministry will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list their place of origin as "Taiwan" in family registries from May 2024, a move welcomed by Taiwan but criticized by China, reflecting Japan's complex relations with both.

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Myanmar BGF Rescues 1,000+ Foreign Scammers' Victims, Amidst Accusations of Complicity

The Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) in Myanmar rescued over 1,000 foreigners forced to work for scammers and is facilitating repatriation with China's help, amid accusations of the BGF's involvement in the syndicates.

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G7 Vows Peace Efforts in Ukraine, Japan Seeks Tariff Exemption

The G7 foreign ministers in Munich, Germany, vowed efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine and reiterated their commitment to a secure Indo-Pacific; Japan's foreign minister requested tariff exemptions from the U.S., and trilateral talks between Japan, the U.S., and South Korea affirmed cooperation agai...

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Trump Announces April 2nd Tariffs on Imported Cars

President Trump announced tariffs on imported cars, impacting Japan, Germany, and South Korea, around April 2nd, citing superstition as the reason for a one-day delay.

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Trump, Putin Agree to Begin Ukraine War Negotiations

Presidents Trump and Putin agreed to immediately begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine following a productive phone call, potentially de-escalating the conflict and impacting global relations.

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Trump Reinstates Steel, Aluminum Tariffs, Threatens Further Levies

President Trump reinstated 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, effective March 4th, impacting major trading partners like Canada and Mexico and potentially escalating trade tensions; he also hinted at further sector-based levies on cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors.

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