Editorial: From Beijing to Tokyo
China’s Foreign Minister has cautioned Japan against teaming up with the United States to counter China, ahead of a US-Japan summit next week. Continue Reading
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Japan PM set to expand virus emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is set to expand a state of emergency against the Covid-19 pandemic for the Greater Tokyo area to include Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures, informed sources said on Tuesday. Continue Reading
‘Plan on to release Fukushima water coming soon’
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Wednesday that his government is working on the final details of a plan to release the massive amounts of radioactive water being stored at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, a decision that has been delayed by protests. Continue Reading
Japanese PM urges Putin to resolve island dispute
Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that he wants to settle their territorial dispute and sign a peace treaty formally ending their World War II hostilities. Continue Reading
‘Stable Japan-China ties key to region’
New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed in talks on Friday to work closely together by holding high-level meetings including summits, but did not discuss the possibility of a visit by Xi to Japan. Continue Reading