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Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 8, 2022
Self-Defense Forces member attacked in Solomon Islands
The injured man was a 27-year-old media spokesman on the MSDF's Kirisame destroyer, which was visiting as part of a regional training exercise, a Japanese Embassy official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 7, 2022
Japan and U.S. vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout
Senior U.S. and Japanese officials reiterate their countries' commitment to reinvesting in relationships with Pacific island nations amid China's increasing influence in the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
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.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 25, 2022
Caroline Kennedy and U.S. State Department No. 2 to visit Solomons
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Australia, plan to visit next month as Washington battles for influence with Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 16, 2022
U.S. Navy sends warship near disputed South China Sea islands for second time in a week
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.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 15, 2022
Pacific countries declare ‘climate emergency’ and pledge closer security coordination
Small islands in the region, as well as coastal mega-cities in China and South and Southeast Asia, have a particular vulnerability to the effects of climate change, namely rising sea levels.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 14, 2022
Australia PM ‘confident’ no Chinese navy base planned for Solomon Islands
Australia has been a close security and economic partner of the Solomon Islands, but the relationship was shaken in April by news of a security deal between the Solomons and China.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 13, 2022
U.S. to expand its Pacific footprint amid growing Chinese clout in region
The Biden administration will request $60 million per year from the U.S. Congress over the next 10 years in connection with a new economic assistance agreement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2022
Beijing says it expelled U.S. destroyer from waters near South China Sea islands
The USS Benfold guided-missile destroyer had conducted a “freedom of navigation operation” near the Paracel Islands, according to the U.S. Navy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2022
Kiribati withdraws from Pacific Island Forum in blow to regional unity
The move came as the body began talks on several important issues, including climate change, economic challenges and Beijing's push for closer economic and security ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2022
China and Russia likely agreed to boost surveillance around Japan, sources say
Chinese and Russian military officials are likely to have agreed to strengthen their surveillance activities to boost 'strategic deterrence against Japan,' the Chinese sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
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.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 1, 2022
U.S. and allies boost engagement with Pacific nations amid China push
A recent uptick in Chinese activities in the region has set off alarm bells in the U.S. and allied countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 28, 2022
Australia commits to Pacific islands defense training as China plans rival meet
Australia will double its funding for aerial surveillance of the Pacific islands vast fishing zone and provide financing for Pacific islands to build more resilient infrastructure.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 25, 2022
U.S., Japan and allies launch Pacific nation initiative amid China's rise
Five countries have launched a new initiative to step up engagement with Pacific island countries, as China seeks to boost economic and defense cooperation with them.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 19, 2022
U.S. and Marshall Islands seek economic assistance deal this year
The announcement came in the wake of China's recent overtures to Pacific Island nations and the launch of its third aircraft carrier.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 19, 2022
Solomons leader tells Australia his country will not host Chinese military base
The comments have helped to assuage concerns about Beijing's growing influence in the Pacific region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2022
With eye on China, Japan deploys MSDF flotilla to 11 Indo-Pacific countries
The vessels will make port calls in the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Fiji for the first time in the annual deployment that began last Monday and runs through Oct. 28.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 12, 2022
Kishi warns Beijing against Sino-Russian military exercises near Japan
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.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Japan passes bill to introduce 'blue ticket' fines for cyclists
A new system under which bicycle riders pay fines for minor traffic violations to escape criminal punishment is expected to be introduced in Japan no later than 2026.
Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
Legislation that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce is passed at the Upper House plenary session on Friday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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