Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office ...

Japan Airport, Seaport Host First Military Drills for Possible China War

Japan has designated 14 airports and 26 seaports for use by its military and coast guard during a contingency.

Trump Praises Alliance With Japan as China Expands Asian Trade Pact

It’s a busy time for diplomacy and deals in Asia. President Donald Trump hailed the US’s alliance with Japan and praised new ...

Hegseth welcomes Japan's arms spending increase, says alliance key to deter China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending ...

Trump predicts China trade deal finalized in days as his Asia tour continues in Japan

President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the ...

China lodges serious protests to Japan over Japanese leader’s meeting with personnel from Taiwan authorities during APEC meetings: FM

China on Saturday expressed its firm opposition and has made serious démarches and protests to Japan over Japanese leader's wrongful comment and action concerning Taiwan during APEC meetings, a ...
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China’s Xi takes centre stage at APEC, meets leaders as Trump snubs forum

China's Xi has met leaders from Japan and Canada, positioning Beijing as defender of free trade amid US tariffs.
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Trump, Japan’s Sanae Takaichi sign critical minerals supply deal to challenge China’s dominance

Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and U.S. President Donald Trump signed a recent framework deal in Tokyo to secure ...