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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 12, 2018
Pence subs for Trump at summits with skeptical Asian nations
U.S. President Donald Trump's absence at several international summits in Asia this week isn't a snub, Vice President Mike Pence told reporters en route to the region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 1, 2018
Trump to skip summits with Asian leaders in Singapore and Papua New Guinea; Pence to attend
U.S. President Donald Trump will skip summits with Asian leaders in Singapore and Papua New Guinea in November, sending Vice President Mike Pence in his place, the White House said on Friday, an announcement that will raise questions about his commitment to a regional strategy to counter China.
EDITORIALS
Aug 6, 2018
South China Sea stakes not limited to China, ASEAN
ASEAN's efforts to reach a modus vivendi with Beijing on South China Sea issues should be applauded, but it is vitally important to recognize the stakes that other countries have in regional outcomes.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 4, 2018
U.S. pledges nearly $300 million in security funding for Southeast Asia
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledged on Saturday to provide nearly $300 million in new security funding for Southeast Asia as China forges ahead with plans to bolster its engagement in the region.
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2018
Japan to provide peacekeeper training for ASEAN nations in bid to counter China's growing presence
Japan will help train personnel in member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations taking part in U.N. peacekeeping operations, sources said Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 4, 2018
U.S. struggles to counter China and uphold rules-based order amid 'America First' agenda
For many U.S. allies, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is the last of the Trump administration's so-called grown-ups in the room. So at Asia's main annual security forum he got a warm reception for his firm defense of the rules-based order the U.S. helped to build after World War II.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 19, 2018
Australian leader Turnbull to raise human rights issue in meeting with Myanmar's Suu Kyi
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in Canberra on Monday to be met by a military honor guard and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who has said he will raise human rights issues during her visit.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 14, 2018
ASEAN's role in Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy
Foreign Minister Taro Kono's visit this week reinforced Southeast Asia's importance in Japan's regional vision.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 9, 2018
Japan must pursue a strategic pivot to Asia
Japan should pivot to Asia by seizing the frontier opportunities of the 600 million strong ASEAN market.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 7, 2018
ASEAN hopes to expedite South China Sea code of conduct, but no deal expected within year
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is hoping to expedite negotiations on a code of conduct with China for the disputed South China Sea but it isn't realistic to expect an agreement within a year, Singapore's defense minister said Wednesday.

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