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US MILITARY

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 23, 2021
Biden said the U.S. would protect Taiwan. But it’s not that clear-cut.
After the president's remarks at a CNN event, the White House quickly declared that the American policy of “strategic ambiguity” over the island's defense had not changed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 20, 2021
Odds of war with China in the next year 'very low,' top Taiwan official says
At the same time, National Security Bureau Director-General Chen Ming-tong warned that the island must still pay attention to 'contingent events.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 19, 2021
Chinese and Russian navies' Tsugaru Strait transit highlights growing defense ties
The sailing through the narrow strait separating Japan's main island and Hokkaido follows drills between the two nations in the Sea of Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 16, 2021
U.S. offers payments and relocation to family of Afghans killed in botched drone attack
Those who were killed in the strike were innocent victims who bore no blame and were not affiliated with Islamic State Khorasan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 16, 2021
From spy satellites to mobile networks, South Korea hopes new rocket gets space program off ground
Seoul plans to test its first domestically produced space launch vehicle next week, a major step toward ambitious its goals of 6G networks, spy satellites and even lunar probes.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 14, 2021
North Korea’s display of weaponry hints at what to expect in the months to come
Analysts say Kim Jong Un is positioning himself to ride out the pandemic and the Biden presidency — all while normalizing his regime's weapons tests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 12, 2021
China says it carried out beach landing drills in province opposite Taiwan
The Chinese military exercises involved 'shock' troops, sappers and boat specialists 'divided into multiple waves to grab the beach and perform combat tasks at different stages.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 11, 2021
‘Starting a fire’: U.S. and China enter dangerous territory over Taiwan
The self-ruled island has moved to the heart of a deepening rivalry between the two superpowers, with the potential to ignite military conflagration and reshape the regional order.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 9, 2021
China's Xi says reunification with Taiwan 'will be realized'
Xi sounded an ominous tone, reiterating that “Taiwan independence is the greatest obstacle to national reunification and the most grave hidden danger to national rejuvenation.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 8, 2021
U.S. nuclear submarine hits mystery object in South China Sea
Eleven sailors suffered minor to moderate injuries when the submarine hit an unknown underwater object.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 8, 2021
U.S. troops carrying out training in Taiwan, sources say
The revelation could further aggravate U.S.-China relations at a time when Beijing is carrying out muscular military exercises near the self-ruled island.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / EXPLAINER
Oct 6, 2021
Saber-rattling around Taiwan ratchets up tensions to new heights
Chinese incursions into the self-ruled island's air defense identification zone and drills by democratic nations off Okinawa have highlighted the severity of the situation around Taiwan.
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2021
Fixed-wing aircraft flown from Japanese warship for first time since WWII
The Defense Ministry has confirmed the successful landing and departure of cutting-edge F-35B stealth fighter jets operated by the U.S. Marines from the Maritime Self-Defense Force's Izumo.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 3, 2021
China sends record number of warplanes near Taiwan for second day in a row
Although mass incursions had been rare until recently, large numbers of Chinese warplanes now routinely conduct operations near Taiwan, stoking fears of training for a conflict.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 29, 2021
Most Americans want more diplomacy and many fewer troops abroad, survey shows
The poll also found that 42.2% of respondents believe the U.S. military should defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Sep 28, 2021
After U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Japan has a role to play
Washington now plans to focus on competing with Beijing on the world stage, and Tokyo has an opportunity to stand at the forefront of this rebalancing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2021
China conducts military exercises southwest of Taiwan
The Chinese Defense Ministry said military exercises will be 'conducted regularly” based on the situation in the Taiwan Strait and the need to maintain sovereign security.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 18, 2021
Biden echoes Trump in upsetting allies as France recalls envoys
Since taking office, a series of missteps have angered allies, drawn criticism even from supporters and raised concern that Biden isn't as sure-footed in international affairs as advertised.
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.

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