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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 6, 2023
U.S. and Chinese officials hold 'constructive' talks in Beijing
Diplomats from the two countries exchanged views on the bilateral relationship, Taiwan-related issues and other matters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 5, 2023
As Taiwan gears up for 2024 presidential poll, who are the top candidates?
The result will have profound global ramifications as Beijing continues to step up military activity and diplomatic pressure on the island.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 4, 2023
China and U.S. trade barbs at Asian security meet despite growing calls for dialogue
Still, the conference saw a series of important speeches and sideline meetings that highlighted U.S. efforts to strengthen its security alliances in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2023
Japan and China defense ministers agree to operate defense hotline properly
The meeting came as the defense chiefs of Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines held their first-ever four-way talks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2023
Japan defense chief calls for mix of deterrence and dialogue to head off conflict in Asia
Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada has called on the international community to ramp up efforts to prevent conflict and maintain peace and stability in the region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 3, 2023
U.S. defense chief says China talks 'essential' to curbing chance of conflict
As dangerously close U.S.-China military encounters rise, the U.S. defense secretary slammed China's unwillingness to meet and discuss improving crisis management mechanisms.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 3, 2023
Taipei diners line up for noodles topped with deep sea isopods
Diners are reserving in droves, but wildlife experts aren't sure the critters are perfectly safe to eat.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 3, 2023
Australia’s Albanese calls for 'guardrails' and 'dialogue' to prevent U.S.-China conflict
Albanese pointed out that forums such as the Shangri-La Dialogue can help provide a communication platform and a new perspective, placing points of tension in the broader context.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 2, 2023
U.S. and Taiwan ink trade deal as China issues warning
The U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade looks to boost trade by streamlining customs checks, improving regulatory procedures and establishing anti-corruption measures.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 2, 2023
Taiwan tribe despairs as drought shrinks bamboo crop
February-to-April rains are crucial to the growth of bamboo shoots, but since late last year, there have not been any significant downpours.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 31, 2023
U.S. military accuses China of 'aggressive' encounter over South China Sea
The U.S. said a Chinese fighter jet had flown directly in front of a U.S. reconnaissance plane — the latest in a series of close encounters between the two powers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 30, 2023
Taiwan rushes to prevent China from cutting off internet and phones
Taiwan’s leaders want to accelerate plans to make the island more resilient to communications breakdowns and direct attacks on its digital infrastructure.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 24, 2023
Is it a choice of defending Ukraine, Taiwan — or both?
There is a debate over U.S. priorities and trade-offs between supporting Ukraine against Russia and defending Taiwan against China.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 24, 2023
Taiwan won’t get U.S. F-16s until 2024 thanks to problems beyond COVID
Complex developmental challenges have been encountered, and the U.S. government, Taiwan and Lockheed are actively working to mitigate delays.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2023
Biden says frozen U.S.-China ties should 'thaw very shortly'
U.S.-China ties have been in free-fall, but the president's comments signal that high-level talks could become more frequent.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 22, 2023
Tokyo counters as Beijing summons envoy to protest against G7 statements
Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong expressed Beijing's 'strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition' over the statements issued during the G7 summit hosted by Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 19, 2023
U.S. agrees on Taiwan trade terms, clouding plans for China talks
The Taiwan initiative isn’t a formal free-trade agreement, but it’s part of a broader push to deepen trade ties amid heightened tensions with Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 17, 2023
Taiwan's Kuomintang picks New Taipei mayor as 2024 presidential candidate
Hou Yu-ih, 65, a former National Police Agency head who gained popularity after winning his mayoral re-election bid last year, will face off against the DPP's William Lai in January.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 17, 2023
In Taiwan, U.K.'s shortest serving PM urges West to confront China
Speaking in Taipei, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss described the island as 'an enduring rebuke to totalitarianism.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 14, 2023
NATO not likely to intervene in an Indo-Pacific conflict, says MSC chief
Despite NATO’s strong relations with Indo-Pacific countries, including plans to open an office in Japan, the military alliance is unlikely to get involved in any potential conflict in Asia.

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