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ESPIONAGE

Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2023
Chinese and Russian researchers barred from Japan space agency institute
The move was made to protect sensitive technological information that could be used for military purposes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 22, 2023
What do America’s spies really think about China?
While U.S. spy agencies focus on China’s military, economic and technological capabilities, they omit too much when it comes to the country’s domestic political challenges.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 21, 2023
South Korea restores intelligence-sharing pact with Japan
Yoon apparently aims to give further momentum to the move toward improved ties with Japan that was created when he met with Kishida in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2023
South Korea begins process to normalize GSOMIA intel pact with Japan
Seoul is eyeing measures to normalize the deal, a report said, with an official letter detailing the move set to be delivered to Tokyo soon.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 15, 2023
U.S. says Russian jet caused spy drone crash over Black Sea as Moscow denies collision
The incident marked the first such direct encounter between the two world powers since Russia invaded Ukraine over a year ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 9, 2023
Japan, long a prime target for spying, seeks to improve handling of sensitive info
The lack of a comprehensive security clearance system for individuals, including government and private-sector officials eligible for handling sensitive information, is creating headaches.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 2, 2023
'Havana syndrome' not caused by foreign adversary, U.S. intel finds
Around 1,500 cases of the ailment have been reported by U.S. government agencies and departments, including some from this year.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 1, 2023
When mob diplomacy rules the day
As the recent Chinese balloon saga showed, public opinion is increasingly in the driver’s seat, and it is steering international relations away from open, honest dialogue.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 23, 2023
U.S. spy plane pilot snaps high-altitude selfie with China balloon
The photo, taken Feb. 3 from the cockpit of a U-2 spy plane, quickly blazed across social media platforms.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 22, 2023
China and Japan square off over arms and balloons at security talks
The talks, the first in four years, come as Tokyo worries that Beijing will resort to force to take control of Taiwan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 21, 2023
Inside the hunt for UFOs at the end of the world
As quickly as the national craziness over downed objects began, the United States called off the search, leaving answers encased in Arctic ice and under the whitecaps of Lake Huron.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 19, 2023
Japan conveys spy balloon concerns to China as two sides agree to security talks
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told Chinese foreign policy chief Wang Yi that a flying object from any country entering Japan's airspace without permission would constitute an intrusion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 19, 2023
Top U.S. envoy warns China not to repeat 'irresponsible act' amid balloon spat
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held 'very direct and candid' talks with Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, according to a senior State Department official.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 18, 2023
Balloon crisis highlighted a split in China’s leadership, Pentagon official says
An assertion that Chinese leader Xi Jinping is suspicious of his military commanders is perhaps the strongest such public comment by a senior Biden administration official.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 18, 2023
U.S. military now analyzing Chinese balloon's 'guts' after completing recovery
The last of the debris from the Chinese balloon is heading to an FBI laboratory in Virginia for analysis, the U.S. military's Northern Command said in a statement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 18, 2023
U.S. and China diplomats communicating — but not militaries, White House says
The White House said it was not the 'right time' for Secretary of State Antony Blinken to travel to China after he postponed a Feb. 5-6 trip over the recent balloon episode.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 18, 2023
Japan and China eye security dialogue this month amid balloon spat
Potential topics of conversation include Japan's National Security Strategy, which was updated in December, and the situation over Taiwan, in addition to the suspected spy balloons.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Feb 17, 2023
Is the Chinese balloon threat overblown?
Balloons are coming from China and collecting intelligence. But they have been doing so for some time and should not cause such massive alarm.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 17, 2023
Taiwan finds crashed weather balloon on remote island, likely Chinese
Taiwan has complained of increased harassment by Beijing's armed forces over the past three years.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 17, 2023
Biden intends to speak with Xi to defuse tensions over balloon
Biden said the results of the administration's review of how to deal with unidentified objects going forward would be classified and shared with relevant members of Congress.

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