Japanese premier says stronger alliance with US is key to regional stability, seeks to meet Trump
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Japanese premier says stronger alliance with US is key to regional stability, seeks to meet Trump

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday strengthening his country’s alliance with the United States is key to regional security and expressed his desire to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. “I hope to hold talks with President-elect Trump as early as possible so that we can elevate the Japan-U.S. alliance to even higher levels,” Ishiba told a news conference Tuesday marking the end of this year’s parliamentary session. Still, when Trump met last week with Akie Abe, the widow of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for a dinner, he conveyed a willingness to meet the Japanese leader around mid-January, Ishiba said. At home, the prime minister faces tough negotiations with the opposition — a major change for his Liberal Democratic Party’s ruling coalition that has long forced through its favored legislation by taking advantage of its dominance in parliament, a practice set by Abe and which critics labeled autocratic.

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Trump to meet late Shinzo Abe’s wife over a private dinner amid political uncertainty in Japan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump to meet late Shinzo Abe’s wife over a private dinner amid political uncertainty in Japan

Firstpost  

Amid political uncertainty in Japan, US President-elect Donald Trump is planning to meet with Akie Abe, the wife of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on Sunday over a private dinner at his resort in Florida, news agency Reuters has reported. – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is planning to meet with Akie Abe, the widow of the late Japanese Prime …

Embattled Japan leader vows to cooperate with long-ignored opposition in bid to save his government
1 month, 1 week ago

Embattled Japan leader vows to cooperate with long-ignored opposition in bid to save his government

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who survived as leader after a major election loss by his governing coalition, promised Friday to work closely with the long-ignored opposition that is now the only way his minority government can stay in power. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party and its junior partner Komeito together lost a majority in the 465-seat lower …

Japan asked to revise stand on US relations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japan asked to revise stand on US relations

China Daily  

Japan needs to reduce its heavy reliance on the United States, embrace a more independent diplomatic stance, and strengthen its ties with emerging countries in the Global South, experts said. They expect Japan-US relations to witness some tensions and friction under the incoming Donald Trump administration in Washington, pointing to Trump's "America First" agenda, likely trade tariffs and security cooperation …

Japan asked to revise stand on US relations
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japan asked to revise stand on US relations

China Daily  

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Japan asked to revise stand on US relations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japan asked to revise stand on US relations

China Daily  

By JIANG XUEQING in Tokyo | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-11-25 08:59 Japan needs to reduce its heavy reliance on the United States, embrace a more independent diplomatic stance, and strengthen its ties with emerging countries in the Global South, experts said. They expect Japan-US relations to witness some tensions and friction under the incoming Donald Trump administration in …

Japan’s prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
2 months ago

Japan’s prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba renewed a pledge Saturday to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. He said breaches of Japanese airspace by Chinese and Russian warplanes earlier in the year “not only violated Japanese sovereignty but also threatened the safety of Japan, and are absolutely unacceptable.” …

Japan's prime minister vows military buildup, deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
2 months ago

Japan's prime minister vows military buildup, deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba renewed a pledge Saturday to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. Ishiba, who made the comments at an annual troop review held at Camp Asaka in the Tokyo suburbs, said the security environment surrounding Japan and the international community has significantly worsened due …

Japan’s next prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
3 months, 1 week ago

Japan’s next prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals

LA Times  

Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected leader of Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, at a news conference in Tokyo on Friday. The person chosen Friday to lead Japan’s governing party, and become prime minister next week, is a veteran politician with deep policy experience, a taste for curry and anime — and big challenges ahead of him as he …

Trump meets with a senior Japanese official after court session in his hush money trial
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is meeting with another foreign leader while he’s in New York for his criminal hush money trial. The presumptive GOP nominee was hosting former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, one of the country’s most influential politicians, at Trump Tower on Tuesday evening. Joe Biden is weak, and when President Trump is sworn in as …

Congressional leaders invite prime minister of Japan to address Congress in April
10 months ago

Congressional leaders invite prime minister of Japan to address Congress in April

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders have invited the prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, to address a joint meeting of Congress on April 11, saying the relationship between the U.S. and Japan has proven to be a force for good and a catalyst for prosperity. “Together our leadership can be instrumental in strengthening our partnership, and we believe a Joint Address …

Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida in April to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit on April 10, with the goal of strengthening a critical alliance as the United States has sought to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. John Kirby, the White House national security spokesman, told reporters aboard Air Force One that the visit will include …

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  

President Biden shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as they meet in the Oval Office of the White House on Friday in Washington. President Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House on Friday, hailing the meeting as a “remarkable moment” for the alliance as Tokyo moves toward a historic military buildup in the region. …

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

In Tokyo, Harris calls US-Japan alliance ‘a cornerstone’
2 years, 3 months ago

In Tokyo, Harris calls US-Japan alliance ‘a cornerstone’

Associated Press  

TOKYO — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shortly after arriving in Tokyo for the state funeral of assassinated former leader Shinzo Abe. The official also said Harris would “make clear our ironclad commitment to Japan’s security.” More than 50,000 U.S. troops are based there. A White House official, speaking on the condition on …

My Friend, Abe San
2 years, 6 months ago

My Friend, Abe San

The Hindu  

Shinzo Abe - an outstanding leader of Japan, a towering global statesman, and a great champion of India-Japan friendship - is not among us anymore. From a largely narrow, bilateral economic relationship, Abe San helped turn it into a broad, comprehensive one, which not only covered every field of national endeavour, but became pivotal for our two countries’ and the …

US lawmakers affirm Japan alliance eyeing China, North Korea
2 years, 8 months ago

US lawmakers affirm Japan alliance eyeing China, North Korea

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting U.S. lawmakers reaffirmed their commitment to working together under a longstanding bilateral alliance on Saturday at a time of heightened global tensions including threats from China and North Korea. Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said China was prepared “to take strong measures to resolutely safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.” Japan has long …

Trump marks U.S.-Japan security pact with call for stronger, deeper alliance
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump marks U.S.-Japan security pact with call for stronger, deeper alliance

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the security treaty between the United States and Japan with a call for a stronger and deeper alliance between the two countries, despite criticising the pact six months ago. “I am confident that in the months and years ahead, Japan's contributions to our mutual security will continue to grow, …

G20 Summit: PM Modi, US President Trump hold 'open and productive' meeting | Live Updates
5 years, 6 months ago

G20 Summit: PM Modi, US President Trump hold 'open and productive' meeting | Live Updates

India TV News  

The G20 Summit began in Japan's Osaka, on Friday. Ahead of the formal opening of the summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a trilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump and Japanese premier Shinzo Abe. G20 Summit: Live Updates 2:20 pm: PM said that terrorism is something that is a global challenge, it must be combated by all, he recalled …

G-20 Summit in Japan: Donald Trump arrives in Osaka, sets tone for 'fractious' meeting of world leaders after his 'India tariff hike' tweet
5 years, 6 months ago

G-20 Summit in Japan: Donald Trump arrives in Osaka, sets tone for 'fractious' meeting of world leaders after his 'India tariff hike' tweet

Firstpost  

Taking to Twitter just hours before his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump has offset any hopes that Indians might have of the United States reconsidering its position on adversarial trade policy and a clampdown approach towards the H1-B Visa. Osaka : President Donald Trump arrived in Japan’s Osaka on Thursday on the eve of a high-stakes G20 summit …

Trump in Japan: Pomp and tense circumstance
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump in Japan: Pomp and tense circumstance

Associated Press  

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US President to eye US-Japan trade deal in August
5 years, 7 months ago

US President to eye US-Japan trade deal in August

Live Mint  

Washington: The US President Donald Trump said he may announce something on a US-Japan trade agreement in August, giving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe breathing space on the contentious issue as his ruling party heads into elections planned for July. On trade, the two countries still have differences and agreed “to work to get a deal done quickly,” Japan Economy Minister …

Donald Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new Emperor Naruhito: Shinzo Abe hopes 'honour' will charm US president ahead of thorny trade talks
5 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new Emperor Naruhito: Shinzo Abe hopes 'honour' will charm US president ahead of thorny trade talks

Firstpost  

Donald Trump became the first foreign leader to meet with Japan’s newly enthroned Emperor Naruhito — an honour Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes will help charm the US president when it comes to thorny trade talks Tokyo: Donald Trump on Monday became the first foreign leader to meet with Japan’s newly enthroned Emperor Naruhito — an honour Prime Minister Shinzo …

The Latest: Trump to meet Japan’s emperor, talk with Abe
5 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: Trump to meet Japan’s emperor, talk with Abe

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s trip to Japan : 2:20 a.m. Monday After a day spent playing golf and watching sumo wrestling, President Donald Trump gets down to more formal business Monday during his trip to Japan. ___ 6:45 p.m. President Donald Trump says he had “a great day” playing golf and attending a sumo tournament with …

Trump opens state visit, needles Japan over trade issues
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump opens state visit, needles Japan over trade issues

Associated Press  

TOKYO — President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan on Saturday by needling the American ally over its trade imbalance with the United States. Trump also promoted the U.S. under his leadership, saying “there’s never been a better time” to invest or do business in America, and he urged corporate leaders to come. “I would say that Japan …

Japan rolls out ‘charm offensive’ for Trump with sumo championship and golf in bid to avoid devastating tariffs
5 years, 7 months ago

Japan rolls out ‘charm offensive’ for Trump with sumo championship and golf in bid to avoid devastating tariffs

The Independent  

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Trump opens state visit to Japan with jab at trade imbalance
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump opens state visit to Japan with jab at trade imbalance

Al Jazeera  

The US President’s four-day visit will include discussions about trade and North Korea with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. US President Donald Trump urged Japanese business leaders on Saturday to increase their investment in the United States while he chided Japan for having a “substantial edge” on trade that negotiators were trying to even out in a bilateral deal. Trump said …

Donald and Melania Trump first official guests of Japanese Emperor Naruhito after enthronement
5 years, 7 months ago

Donald and Melania Trump first official guests of Japanese Emperor Naruhito after enthronement

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump heads to Tokyo on Friday for the second time in his presidency on an official state visit that's tied to the enthronement of the new Japanese emperor. President Donald Trump heads to Tokyo on Friday for the second time in his presidency on an official state visit that's tied to the enthronement of the new Japanese emperor …

Trump arrives in Japan with his Asia policy in tatters
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump arrives in Japan with his Asia policy in tatters

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Shinzo Abe’s long game is paying off. Now, with Trump in Japan on Saturday for a four-day visit, Abe can justifiably say “I told you so.” Traits that last year left him out of step with Washington – his hawkishness on North Korea and a testy relationship with Beijing – now look more attractive, with Trump …

Call our leader Abe Shinzo, not Shinzo Abe: Japan to world
5 years, 7 months ago

Call our leader Abe Shinzo, not Shinzo Abe: Japan to world

The Quint  

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What's happening in the world next week
5 years, 7 months ago

What's happening in the world next week

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump will visit Japan, European Parliament elections will be held, India's general election results will be announced, and the twice-yearly Economic Outlook will be released by OECD. US president to visit Japan US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 26, 2019. …

What's happening in the world next week
5 years, 7 months ago

What's happening in the world next week

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump will visit Japan, European Parliament elections will be held, India's general election results will be announced, and the twice-yearly Economic Outlook will be released by OECD. US president to visit Japan US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 26, 2019. …

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