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What Southeast Asian nations want from Washington

Commentary / World Aug 17, 2022

What Southeast Asian nations want from Washington

by Brad Glosserman

Southeast Asia wants the U.S. to remain deeply engaged in regional affairs but not exacerbate tensions with China.

Japan to have challenges in ASEAN ties as tensions over Taiwan grow

National / Politics | FOCUS Aug 7, 2022

Japan to have challenges in ASEAN ties as tensions over Taiwan grow

by Keita Nakamura

Southeast Asia is regarded as being at the forefront of the rivalry between Japan and China and recent tensions over Taiwan are expected to create greater diplomatic challenges.

Japan's top envoy promises Tokyo will help ASEAN with Myanmar issue

National / Politics Aug 6, 2022

Japan's top envoy promises Tokyo will help ASEAN with Myanmar issue

During a meeting with Cambodia's prime minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed "serious concern" about executions of four Myanmar people, including two pro-democracy activists.

Japan and China lock horns over Pelosi's Taiwan visit and Chinese drills

National Aug 5, 2022

Japan and China lock horns over Pelosi's Taiwan visit and Chinese drills

At an ASEAN meeting involving Japan, China and South Korea, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed "grave concern" over the ongoing large-scale drills in the Taiwan Strait.

China skips foreign minister talks with Japan at ASEAN-linked Cambodia meet

National / Politics Aug 4, 2022

China skips foreign minister talks with Japan at ASEAN-linked Cambodia meet

A spokesperson for Beijing said Japan and other G7 countries had unreasonably blamed China for its actions around Taiwan.

Foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi to attend ASEAN talks in Phnom Penh

National / Politics Aug 2, 2022

Foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi to attend ASEAN talks in Phnom Penh

While in Cambodia, the minister is also arranging to have bilateral meetings with the Chinese and South Korean foreign ministers and trilateral talks with U.S. and Australian counterparts.

The challenges facing Washington’s Indo-Pacific economic policy

Commentary / World Jul 27, 2022

The challenges facing Washington’s Indo-Pacific economic policy

by Joshua Kurlantzick

Holding face-to-face meetings with Asian leaders won’t gloss over the shortcomings of any initiatives offered by U.S. trade officials.

China warns Asian nations to avoid being used as 'chess pieces' by big powers

Asia Pacific Jul 11, 2022

China warns Asian nations to avoid being used as 'chess pieces' by big powers

Speaking at the ASEAN secretariat in Jakarta, China's foreign minister Wang Yi said many countries in the region were under pressure to take sides.

Top U.S. diplomat vows to heap pressure on Myanmar junta during visit to Thailand

World / Politics Jul 10, 2022

Top U.S. diplomat vows to heap pressure on Myanmar junta during visit to Thailand

by Shaun Tandon

The top U.S. diplomat praised Thailand's role in a renewed push in Southeast Asia — a key area of competition between China and the United States.

Japan’s assertive foreign policy can start in Southeast Asia

Commentary / Japan Jun 23, 2022

Japan’s assertive foreign policy can start in Southeast Asia

by Clara Ferreira Marques

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a wake-up call, even for Japan’s hawks. Now strong talk needs to be matched with action — at home and abroad.

Rules-based order key to Indo-Pacific security, Japan defense chief tells ASEAN

National Jun 23, 2022

Rules-based order key to Indo-Pacific security, Japan defense chief tells ASEAN

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Beijing are currently crafting a code of conduct to defuse tensions in disputed areas in the region.

Japan-developed liver cancer screening system to be introduced in Thailand

National Jun 8, 2022

Japan-developed liver cancer screening system to be introduced in Thailand

Fujifilm has been working toward introducing the system with the Thai Association for the Study of the Liver and the country's health ministry.

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