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Japan and U.S. vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout

National Aug 7, 2022

Japan and U.S. vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout

Senior U.S. and Japanese officials reiterate their countries' commitment to reinvesting in relationships with Pacific island nations amid China's increasing influence in the region.

Japan and South Korea affirm improvement of ties as 'urgent task'

National Jun 8, 2022

Japan and South Korea affirm improvement of ties as 'urgent task'

Officials confirmed that the two governments should keep discussing matters of concern, such as issues related to wartime labor and "comfort women," in a timely fashion.

U.S. and Japan highlight ties with South Korea after trilateral presser fiasco

National Nov 19, 2021

U.S. and Japan highlight ties with South Korea after trilateral presser fiasco

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and her Japanese counterpart, Takeo Mori, underscored the importance of trilateral cooperation involving South Korea.

U.S. effort to show unity backfires as Japan and South Korea skip presser

National Nov 18, 2021

U.S. effort to show unity backfires as Japan and South Korea skip presser

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman acknowledged that the absence of her counterparts at a post-meeting news conference underscored fraught relations between the two.

U.S.-China talks: Salvaging a relationship

Commentary / World Aug 4, 2021

U.S.-China talks: Salvaging a relationship

by Frank Ching

The slogan when U.S.-China relations were first restored was “Friendship first, competition second.” Now, no one speaks about friendship. It is competition first, last and in between.

The U.S.-China downward spiral will only get worse

Editorials Jul 30, 2021

The U.S.-China downward spiral will only get worse

Beijing is dismayed that the Biden administration has not softened Donald Trump’s hard-line China policies and continues to hold it accountable for its misdeeds.

U.S. and China positions ossify at entrenched Tianjin talks

Asia Pacific / Politics | ANALYSIS Jul 27, 2021

U.S. and China positions ossify at entrenched Tianjin talks

by Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom

With no indication of a U.S.-China leaders' summit in the works, nor any outcomes announced from high-level diplomatic talks on Monday, relations between Beijing and Washington appear to be at a standstill as both sides insist the other must make concessions for ties to ...

U.S. to stress need for 'guard rails' in deputy secretary of state's talks in China

Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 25, 2021

U.S. to stress need for 'guard rails' in deputy secretary of state's talks in China

U.S. State Department No. 2 Wendy Sherman to tell China in upcoming talks that while Washington welcomes competition, there needs to be a level playing field.

Moon asks U.S. diplomat for efforts to resume talks with North Korea

World Jul 22, 2021

Moon asks U.S. diplomat for efforts to resume talks with North Korea

The South Korean president and Wendy Sherman also exchanged views on how to deal with climate change and other global issues, vowing to continue cooperation, according to an official.

Japan, U.S. and South Korea affirm importance of peace across Taiwan Strait

National Jul 21, 2021

Japan, U.S. and South Korea affirm importance of peace across Taiwan Strait

Top officials from the three countries also used a meeting to send a clear message with their coordination on policy toward North Korea, despite recent frictions between Seoul and Tokyo.

China missing from itinerary for U.S. diplomat's second Asia tour

National / Politics Jul 16, 2021

China missing from itinerary for U.S. diplomat's second Asia tour

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to discuss North Korea, climate change and global health issues amid the ongoing pandemic with her Japanese and South Korean counterparts.

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