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POMPEO

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 27, 2022
Chinese aggression brings Taiwan closer to U.S., says Pompeo
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that China's moved have 'brought those who prefer peace and commerce even more closely together.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 16, 2022
Assange lawyers sue CIA for spying on them
The attorneys, along with two journalists joining the suit, are Americans and allege that the CIA violated their U.S. constitutional protections.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 2, 2022
U.S. stands firm behind commitment to Taiwan, delegation says
Taiwan's government is juggling competing high-profile visits from the U.S. in a busy week of diplomacy as former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 21, 2022
Mike Pompeo to make Taiwan trip in rare visit by former top U.S. diplomat
Pompeo, a potential Republican presidential contender, will visit Taiwan from March 2 to March 5.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 5, 2021
$5,800 whiskey bottle, a gift from Japan to Pompeo, is missing, U.S. says
The State Department is investigating the whereabouts the bottle, according to two people briefed on the inquiry and a document made public this week.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Mar 28, 2021
On eve of Myanmar coup, Pompeo rejected effort to declare Rohingya 'genocide'
The 11th-hour scramble inside the State Department underscores how the United States had struggled to formulate consistent policy toward Myanmar.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 21, 2021
China slaps sanctions on 28 Trump-era officials, including Mike Pompeo
China said on Wednesday it wanted to cooperate with President Joe Biden's new U.S. administration, while announcing sanctions against "lying and cheating" outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and 27 other top officials under Donald Trump.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2021
In parting shot, Trump administration accuses China of 'genocide' against Uyghurs
The U.S. decision does not automatically trigger any penalties, but means countries will have to think hard about allowing companies to do business with Xinjiang.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 16, 2021
U.S. announces new sanctions on six linked to Hong Kong mass arrests
The United States announced sanctions on Friday against six Hong Kong or Chinese officials it blamed for implementing a new security law in Hong Kong, following the mass arrests of pro-democracy activists this month.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 12, 2021
Worsening U.S.-China tensions put companies in crosshairs
Both Washington and Beijing took steps over the weekend that threaten to further ratchet up tensions and cloud the outlook for cross-border commerce.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 11, 2021
'Big thing': Taiwan praises U.S. move to lift curbs on ties
On Wednesday, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft, will arrive in Taipei for a three-day visit, which China has denounced.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 10, 2021
Trump's Taiwan policy ends much as it started — by blowing up status quo
The U.S. has lifted decades-old restrictions on contacts between U.S. officials and their Taiwanese counterparts, just days before President-elect Joe Biden is due to take office.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 8, 2021
Mike Pompeo angers China with Hong Kong threat and plan to send envoy to Taiwan
Hong Kong police arrested 53 democracy activists in dawn raids Wednesday in the biggest crackdown since China imposed a law last year opponents say aims to crush dissent.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 29, 2020
Vaccines, not spy planes: U.S. misfires in Indonesia
Not only has the United States not promised to help with vaccine supplies, it also shocked Indonesia officials by asking to land its spy planes in the country.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 22, 2020
U.S. approves $1.8 billion in weapons for Taiwan
The U.S. State Department approved $1.8 billion in new arms for Taiwan and submitted the package to Congress Wednesday for a final review in a move aimed at improving the island’s self-defense capabilities against a long-threatened invasion by China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 15, 2020
Trump administration ups Tibet scrutiny with new appointment
The Trump administration has appointed a senior official to oversee Tibetan issues after a vacancy for almost four years, as the U.S. increases pressure on China over its human rights record, including the use of forced labor among ethnic minorities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 10, 2020
U.S. hopes to institutionalize Quad grouping to counter China, Pompeo says
The U.S. government hopes to "institutionalize" the so-called Quad grouping that also involves Australia, India and Japan, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday, emphasizing that the currently informal dialogue is aimed at countering China's clout in the region.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 9, 2020
How to build a better 'Quad'
The Quad 's future will mostly depend on the trajectory of China's development in the coming years.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Oct 8, 2020
The 'Quad' offers hope for a free and open Indo-Pacific
Mounting concern about Chinese behavior prompted the four countries that make up the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue to resurrect the forum in 2017.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Oct 7, 2020
'Quad' meeting in Tokyo prizes symbolism over substance
With China the elephant in the room, just showing up may have been part, if not the main point, of the dialogue for the U.S., Japan, India and Australia.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Inbound tourism numbers hit record high, with Japan set to achieve 2025 goal
Tourists in Kyoto on Saturday. Japan saw a record 3.08 million foreign visitors in March.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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