Biden, Japan leader Kishida announce stronger defence ties in state visit
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden, Japan leader Kishida announce stronger defence ties in state visit

Al Jazeera  

China, nuclear fusion, space and cherry trees topped the fifth official state visit of Biden’s presidency. On Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the US and Japan had “smeared and attacked China on Taiwan and maritime issues, grossly interfered in China’s internal affairs, and seriously violated the basic norms governing international relations”. The White House also announced on Wednesday a plan for Japan to join future US space missions, with Biden promising that a Japanese astronaut “will become the first non-American ever to land on the Moon”. When asked about a planned $15bn acquisition of the US steelmaker US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, which both Biden and former President Donald Trump have criticised, Kishida said he hoped to cement a “win-win relationship”. In the evening, Biden was scheduled to host Kishida at an opulent state dinner, with the State Floor of the White House transformed into a “vibrant spring garden;” First Lady Jill Biden is responsible for the event’s planning.

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White House defends Biden's statement calling India, China, Russia and Japan 'xenophobic'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

White House defends Biden's statement calling India, China, Russia and Japan 'xenophobic'

The Hindu  

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Biden's 'Xenophobic' Remark: White House Defends Comment Against India, Japan
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden's 'Xenophobic' Remark: White House Defends Comment Against India, Japan

ABP News  

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Trump meets with a senior Japanese official after court session in his hush money trial
8 months ago

Trump meets with a senior Japanese official after court session in his hush money trial

Associated Press  

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Biden hosts Japanese PM at White House, guest list included Clintons, Tim Cook, Bezos among others
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden hosts Japanese PM at White House, guest list included Clintons, Tim Cook, Bezos among others

Hindustan Times  

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Kishida cracks jokes and invokes ‘Star Trek’ as he and Biden toast US-Japan alliance at state dinner
8 months, 1 week ago

Kishida cracks jokes and invokes ‘Star Trek’ as he and Biden toast US-Japan alliance at state dinner

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cracked jokes and invoked a touchstone of American culture as he quoted from “Star Trek” at Wednesday’s state dinner, telling guests at the White House that he hoped the “unshakable relationship” between his country and the U.S. would “boldly go where no one had gone before.” “I would like to propose a toast …

Biden and First Lady welcome Japanese PM and his wife at the White House
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden and First Lady welcome Japanese PM and his wife at the White House

Hindustan Times  

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Biden praises Prime Minister Kishida’s leadership and Japan’s growing international clout
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden praises Prime Minister Kishida’s leadership and Japan’s growing international clout

LA Times  

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Biden meets Japan’s PM Kishida over shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden meets Japan’s PM Kishida over shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal

Associated Press  

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Kishida's US visit spells trouble for Asia-Pacific
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kishida's US visit spells trouble for Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

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What’s expected at Japanese PM Kishida’s US visit? A major upgrade in defense ties
8 months, 2 weeks ago

What’s expected at Japanese PM Kishida’s US visit? A major upgrade in defense ties

Associated Press  

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Kishida government gets jittery once again, as Biden-Trump clash hots up
9 months, 1 week ago

Kishida government gets jittery once again, as Biden-Trump clash hots up

China Daily  

US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at Pullman Yards in Atlanta, Georgia, US March 9, 2024. As a Biden-Trump contest is becoming increasingly clear in the US presidential elections, the Fumio Kishida government is in touch with the Donald Trump camp to explore Trump's policy toward Japan. After Biden won the US election in 2020, the Japanese …

Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida in April to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida in April to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances

Associated Press  

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Biden dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for talks with Japan, Philippines, South Korea officials
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for talks with Japan, Philippines, South Korea officials

Associated Press  

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Biden to consult with Japan's Kishida ahead of Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden to consult with Japan's Kishida ahead of Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima

The Hindu  

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Biden to leave Wednesday for shortened overseas trip to Japan
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden to leave Wednesday for shortened overseas trip to Japan

CNN  

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Albanese to host Biden, Kishida, Modi at Quad summit in May
1 year, 7 months ago

Albanese to host Biden, Kishida, Modi at Quad summit in May

The Hindu  

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday he will host President Joe Biden and the leaders of India and Japan for a security summit next month. 🇦🇺🇮🇳🇯🇵🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UUcIwD6AuN — Anthony Albanese April 26, 2023 Mr. Albanese attended a summit in Tokyo hours after he was sworn in as prime minister following elections last year. “I look forward to discussing with …

Biden to visit Japan, Australia for meetings with allies
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden to visit Japan, Australia for meetings with allies

Associated Press  

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Biden to host April state visit for South Korean leader Yoon
1 year, 9 months ago

Biden to host April state visit for South Korean leader Yoon

Associated Press  

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Biden to host 2nd state visit, for South Korean leader Yoon
1 year, 9 months ago

Biden to host 2nd state visit, for South Korean leader Yoon

Firstpost  

Ashington: President Joe Biden will host the second state visit of his administration, for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the White House announced on Tuesday. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the April 26 visit, which will include a fancy state dinner, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the United States and South Korea, ties …

Biden and Kishida discuss Japan ‘stepping up’ security
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden and Kishida discuss Japan ‘stepping up’ security

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held wide-ranging talks at the White House on Friday as Japan looks to build security cooperation with allies in a time of provocative Chinese and North Korean military action. Inside the Oval Office, the U.S. president praised Japan for its “historic” increase in defense spending and pledged close cooperation …

Biden praises ‘remarkable moment’ for alliance in meeting with Japan’s Kishida
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden praises ‘remarkable moment’ for alliance in meeting with Japan’s Kishida

LA Times  

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Japan’s PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense
1 year, 11 months ago

Japan’s PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday pledged to deepen his country’s alliance with the United States under Japan’s new defense policy that breaks from its exclusively self-defense-only stance in the face of growing regional tensions. Kishida, speaking in a news conference after visiting Ise Shrine in central Japan, said he will visit Washington for talks with President …

Biden endorses Japan on UN Security Council, beefed up defence
2 years, 7 months ago

Biden endorses Japan on UN Security Council, beefed up defence

Al Jazeera  

US president’s two-day visit will culminate in the formal launch of an economic plan for deeper engagement in Asia. US President Joe Biden has endorsed Japan’s plan to beef up its defence capabilities as he and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida committed to working closely to counter China’s growing influence in Asia. The US president, on his first trip to Asia …

US president Joe Biden arrives in Japan to reaffirm bilateral ties
2 years, 7 months ago

US president Joe Biden arrives in Japan to reaffirm bilateral ties

Hindustan Times  

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US President Joe Biden to meet PM Modi at Quad summit in Japan next month: White House
2 years, 7 months ago

US President Joe Biden to meet PM Modi at Quad summit in Japan next month: White House

India TV News  

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US Prez Biden to meet PM Modi at Quad summit in Tokyo next month: White House
2 years, 7 months ago

US Prez Biden to meet PM Modi at Quad summit in Tokyo next month: White House

Hindustan Times  

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Japan PM Yoshihide Suga to Hold Talks with Joe Biden in US Visit on April 16
3 years, 8 months ago

Japan PM Yoshihide Suga to Hold Talks with Joe Biden in US Visit on April 16

News 18  

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Japanese PM Suga expects to invite Biden to Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 8 months ago

Japanese PM Suga expects to invite Biden to Tokyo Olympics

Associated Press  

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Joe Biden inauguration: World reaction
3 years, 11 months ago

Joe Biden inauguration: World reaction

Al Jazeera  

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