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.
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, U.S. to Strengthen Security Alliance Amid China Tensions
Japanese and U.S. defense ministers agreed to bolster their security alliance, reaffirming the Senkaku Islands' protection under their treaty amid China's growing military presence in the East China Sea; they plan an early in-person meeting.
Japan, U.S. to Strengthen Security Alliance Amid China Tensions
Japanese and U.S. defense ministers agreed to bolster their security alliance, reaffirming the Senkaku Islands' protection under their treaty amid China's growing military presence in the East China Sea; they plan an early in-person meeting.
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China Jails Japanese Woman for Actions in Japan: First Known Case
A Chinese-born Japanese language school executive was detained in Shanghai in 2015 and sentenced to six years in prison for allegedly conveying a Chinese diplomat's views on the Senkaku Islands to the Japanese government, marking the first known case of China prosecuting someone for actions within J...
China Jails Japanese Woman for Actions in Japan: First Known Case
A Chinese-born Japanese language school executive was detained in Shanghai in 2015 and sentenced to six years in prison for allegedly conveying a Chinese diplomat's views on the Senkaku Islands to the Japanese government, marking the first known case of China prosecuting someone for actions within J...
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Ishiba to seek Trump's Japan visit amid China tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba will meet with U.S. President Trump this week to discuss strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance amid rising security concerns, particularly China's military activity near Taiwan and the Senkaku Islands; Ishiba plans to invite Trump to visit Japan later this year.
Ishiba to seek Trump's Japan visit amid China tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba will meet with U.S. President Trump this week to discuss strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance amid rising security concerns, particularly China's military activity near Taiwan and the Senkaku Islands; Ishiba plans to invite Trump to visit Japan later this year.
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Noto Earthquake: One Year Later, Slow Recovery Continues
A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula on January 1, 2024, causing at least 500 deaths and leaving 21,000 residents displaced as of late December; recovery efforts are ongoing but slow.
Noto Earthquake: One Year Later, Slow Recovery Continues
A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula on January 1, 2024, causing at least 500 deaths and leaving 21,000 residents displaced as of late December; recovery efforts are ongoing but slow.
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Negative Views of Japan Soar Among Chinese
A 2024 poll reveals that nearly 90% of Chinese hold an unfavorable view of Japan, a 24.8% increase from 2023, primarily due to disputes over the Senkaku Islands, historical issues, and Fukushima water release; only 12.3% view Japan favorably.
Negative Views of Japan Soar Among Chinese
A 2024 poll reveals that nearly 90% of Chinese hold an unfavorable view of Japan, a 24.8% increase from 2023, primarily due to disputes over the Senkaku Islands, historical issues, and Fukushima water release; only 12.3% view Japan favorably.
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44% Bias Score