Traders wanted in a once-sleepy gas market with new kingpins
China became the biggest importer of liquefied natural gas in December, overtaking Japan for the first time since it pioneered the industry in the 1970s.
Pacific may be most likely to see 'strategic surprise,' U.S. policymaker says
The comments by U.S. Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell were apparently in reference to possible Chinese ambitions to establish Pacific-island bases.
Japan's security role and Taiwan seen in focus at 'two-plus-two' talks with U.S.
Tension over democratically ruled Taiwan has risen over the past two years as China steps up military and diplomatic pressure to assert its sovereignty over the island.
Japanese children's physical performance worsens amid pandemic
The survey showed kids spending more time with smartphones and games, with 15.9% of fifth-grade boys clocking in five hours of screen time or more.
Clinical trial data shows that patients given the pill within five days of developing symptoms were 30% less likely to be hospitalized or die.
The development will likely draw a backlash from China, which regards the self-ruled island of Taiwan as a renegade province to be reunified with the mainland, by force if necessary.
Japan and U.S. block advancement in U.N. talks on autonomous weapons
Also referred to as "killer robots," autonomous weapons are artificial intelligence-powered weapons using facial recognition and algorithms.
Japan's island paradise near the front line of tensions over Taiwan
Not long ago, Japan saw mostly economic opportunity with China, but with security challenges growing, the calculus has changed.
Beijing turns to hybrid 'lawfare' to expand its borders
China has become quite adept at waging “lawfare” — the misuse and abuse of law for political and strategic ends.
Nobuteru Ishihara to resign as special adviser to Kishida Cabinet
A confidant of the Prime Minister, Ishihara said he will resign to take responsibility for the receipt of an employment adjustment subsidy by a political group he heads.
South Korean presidential candidate eyes economic security with Japan
His stance contrasts that of the ruling party's candidate, who has recently cast doubt on whether or not Japan can be trusted as a partner.
Japanese fishing boat captain gets suspended term over fatal collision with Russian ship
The vessels' collision caused three crew members to fall into the sea and drown.
