China sends largest-ever number of warplanes near Taiwan
A record 28 warplanes have ventured into Taiwan's air defense identification zone just days after a G7 statement urged the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.
NATO to enhance Japan ties, warning that China poses 'systemic challenges'
A communique issued by the 30-member organization cited "assertive behavior" by Beijing along with its influence "on the rules-based international order."
Uniting G7 nations on China proves daunting task for Biden
G7 leaders agreed to a joint communique that singled out China by name a handful of times, but did not overtly condemn Beijing.
Japan gains backing from Biden and G7 for staging ‘safe’ Olympics
Suga reassured the U.S. president that adequate infection-control steps will be put in place to realize a "safe and secure" games, according to the Foreign Ministry.
G7 calls for peace across Taiwan Strait and backs Tokyo Olympics
On climate change, the leaders committed to almost halving their greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 relative to 2010.
G7 to call for peace across Taiwan Strait in post-summit statement
If realized, it will be the first time that the G7 has referred to the Taiwan situation in a leaders' statement, according to the Foreign Ministry.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by telephone with senior Chinese official Yang Jiechi — their first talks since a heated in-person encounter in Alaska in March.
Suga's reference came as Tokyo and Beijing have already been at odds over several issues, including a territorial dispute in the East China Sea and the crackdown on Hong Kong.
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan: Why Japan should prepare for the worst
As tensions rise in the region, Tokyo needs to coordinate with Washington and Taipei to counter the threat of war from Beijing.
Biden will need more than $52 billion to counter China on chips
The White House has outlined a sweeping plan to secure the conduits for critical products from medicines to chips, responding in part to the growing economic and political sway of China.
Japan and Australia stress importance of 'peace and stability' in Taiwan Strait for first time
The "two-plus-two" talks involving the countries' foreign and defense ministers followed similar calls by Japan and other partners for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.
