World / Politics Mar 4, 2021

U.S. singles out China over challenges it poses to open international system

The Biden administration's emphasis on alliances and multilateralism as well as democratic values were also underlined in its messaging.

Asia Pacific Feb 5, 2021

Biden vows to confront China on abuses but open to cooperation

"We will confront China's economic abuses, counter its aggressive coercive action, push back on China's attack on human rights, intellectual property and global governance," Biden said.

World / Politics | FOCUS Nov 8, 2020

Biden faces monumental task of rebuilding trust on global stage

Experts warn it may take time to overcome skepticism among allies that Washington can be trusted to honor its international and regional commitments

National / Politics Sep 17, 2020

Trump eager to work with Suga to make U.S.-Japan ties stronger

Over the past few years, U.S.-Japan relations have been tested by the administration of Trump, who has asserted his "America First" agenda.

National / Politics | FOCUS Sep 8, 2020

Will Japan's era of revolving-door leadership return? Some in the U.S. are worried.

Abe's longevity enabled him to pursue consistent foreign policies even at the risk of eliciting a strong public backlash, according to observers.

National Jan 21, 2009

Multilingual Koyasan wins over foreigners

KOYA, Wakayama Pref. (Kyodo) In a dimly lit hall in the sacred Koyasan temple complex, a Swiss-born Buddhist priest joins other monks in reciting sutras in the early morning as foreign tourists watch the solemn 90-minute ceremony with intense interest. Kurt Genso, 57, whose real ...