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Japan protests South Korean military drills near disputed islands

National Jul 30, 2022

Japan protests South Korean military drills near disputed islands

It was the first South Korean military exercises conducted near the islands since December and since South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol took office in May.

U.S. Navy sends warship near disputed South China Sea islands for second time in a week

Asia Pacific Jul 16, 2022

U.S. Navy sends warship near disputed South China Sea islands for second time in a week

by Jesse Johnson

The U.S. destroyer sailed near the contested Spratly Islands, days after China claimed to have expelled the same vessel from waters near the disputed Paracel islets.

Beijing says it expelled U.S. destroyer from waters near South China Sea islands

Asia Pacific Jul 13, 2022

Beijing says it expelled U.S. destroyer from waters near South China Sea islands

by Jesse Johnson

The USS Benfold guided-missile destroyer had conducted a “freedom of navigation operation” near the Paracel Islands, according to the U.S. Navy.

Chinese government ships enter Japanese waters near Senkakus

National Jul 5, 2022

Chinese government ships enter Japanese waters near Senkakus

Chinese vessels have now been spotted near the islands, including in the so-called contiguous zone outside Japanese waters, for 81 days in a row, according to the coast guard.

Chinese warship chases Russian frigate near Japan-controlled Senkakus

National Jul 4, 2022

Chinese warship chases Russian frigate near Japan-controlled Senkakus

By making it appear as if it were patrolling around its own territory, China was likely trying to demonstrate its territorial claim to the Senkakus, according to a Defense Ministry official.

Kishi warns Beijing against Sino-Russian military exercises near Japan

National / Politics Jun 12, 2022

Kishi warns Beijing against Sino-Russian military exercises near Japan

by Gabriel Dominguez

Nobuo Kishi’s meeting with Wei Fenghe in Singapore marked the first time a Japanese and a Chinese defense minister held an in-person meeting since 2019.

Japan says South Korean ship conducted survey near disputed Takeshima islets

National May 30, 2022

Japan says South Korean ship conducted survey near disputed Takeshima islets

Tokyo said Sunday it had confirmed that a South Korean research vessel conducted a marine survey in waters off the disputed islets within Japan's exclusive economic zone.

Japan monitoring activities of Chinese aircraft carrier and navy off Okinawa Prefecture

National May 10, 2022

Japan monitoring activities of Chinese aircraft carrier and navy off Okinawa Prefecture

China's flotilla includes the aircraft carrier Liaoning, missile destroyers and a supply ship.

Nearly 90% in Japan feel East Asia security environment more severe, poll finds

National Apr 25, 2022

Nearly 90% in Japan feel East Asia security environment more severe, poll finds

Tokyo and Beijing mark the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties this year, but their relations remain tense over territorial, security and wartime issues.

Russia-Ukraine crisis far away for most in Japan, but not in Hokkaido

National Apr 15, 2022

Russia-Ukraine crisis far away for most in Japan, but not in Hokkaido

by Eric Johnston

More visible demonstrations of Moscow's military power on and around Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands off Hokkaido are generating concerns among residents.

Japan defense chief looks to 'drastically' boost defense capabilities

National Apr 5, 2022

Japan defense chief looks to 'drastically' boost defense capabilities

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said his ministry will go ahead with discussions on a controversial plan that would allow Japan to acquire so-called enemy base strike capabilities.

Japan to again designate Russian-held isles of Hokkaido as 'illegal occupation'

National / Politics Mar 31, 2022

Japan to again designate Russian-held isles of Hokkaido as 'illegal occupation'

A draft paper also said the islands are an "inherent" part of the territory of Japan, words that had been absent since the 2011 edition.

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