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JAPAN
Mar 14, 2016
Kishida, Wang hold talks in effort to move bilateral ties forward
After several failed attempts to arrange a teleconference, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida was finally able to speak with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Monday as Tokyo seeks to defrost chilly bilateral ties.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2016
Japan's foreign minister challenges use of 'sex slaves' term for 'comfort women'
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida argues that 'comfort women' should not be described as 'sex slaves,' challenging widespread use of the term by Western and other media outlets.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 8, 2016
U.K., Japan condemn fourth North Korean nuke test, urge stronger military cooperation
The Japanese and British foreign and defense ministers on Friday issued a joint condemnation of North Korea's nuclear test and pledged to strengthen military cooperation between Japan and the United Kingdom.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 25, 2015
South Korea 'comfort women' dispute edges closer to settlement as Kishida agrees to talks with Seoul
Tokyo's estrangement from Seoul seems closer to resolution as Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida announces upcoming talks.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 8, 2015
Tide turns for LDP factions in reshuffle
Wednesday's Cabinet reshuffle has caused a commotion among intraparty factions of the ruling LDP, with the faction led by Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida hit hardest.

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