Japan okays record defence budget amid rising tensions with China
Japan’s cabinet has approved a record defence budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($85.9 billion) for the coming…
Japan PM Takaichi Says Door Remains Open for China Communications
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the door to communications with China remains open and Tokyo’s goal of…
Japan’s beloved former emperor turns 92
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 92nd birthday Tuesday as his heart condition stabilized,…
Senior LDP official hints at need for discussion of non-nuclear principles
Japan must have renewed discussions about the country’s long-held three non-nuclear principles, a senior Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)…
U.S. appears to pour cold water on idea of Japan acquiring nukes
The U.S. has appeared to pour cold water on the idea of Japan acquiring its own nukes, after…
Rubio Says US Can Support Japan While Working With China
The US can maintain close ties with Japan while pursuing productive engagement with China, even as tensions rise…
Asian markets rise as US inflation eases, Micron soothes tech fears
The Bank of Japan is expected to cut interest rates at its latest policy meeting (Kazuhiro NOGI) Asian…
Takaichi Remark That Riled China Was Unscripted, Documents Show
Comments made a month ago by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that triggered a diplomatic spat with China…
Japan holds joint flight drills with US to show alliance as ties with China worsens
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. strategic bombers joined a fleet of Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise…
China’s heavy-handed attack on Takaichi is backfiring
After Sanae Takaichi answered a hypothetical question on Taiwan in parliament last month, China’s response was explosive, crudely…
China reveals radio communication heard before mid-air stand-off with Japanese fighter jets
China on Tuesday released more details about Saturday’s mid-air stand-off between Chinese and Japanese fighter jets, as the…
Japan Builds Up ‘Missile Archipelago’ Near Taiwan to Counter China
As military tensions between China and Japan reach the highest level in more than a decade, the sparsely…