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POLITICS5d agoFormer Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for seeking China ties, dies at 90Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who used ⁠his brief period ⁠in office to seek ⁠closer ties with Asian neighbours, particularly China, has died at the age of 90, according to the Nikkei business daily on Monday. The Japanese politician, the first son of a prime minister to become one ‌himself, died on Thursday from heart failure, the Nikkei reported. Becoming prime minister on the sudden resignation of Shinzo Abe for health reasons in 2007, Fukuda lasted less than a year – a tenure...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoJapan charges US soldier with murder in OkinawaUn militar extranjero fue acusado de asesinato y robo en Okinawa, lo que reavivó el debate sobre la presencia de tropas foráneas en la región.El sospechoso, de 20 años, habría estrangulado a una mujer en un hotel. El incidente ha generado indignación y protestas en la comunidad local.Clarín
POLITICS6d agoJapanese Prosecutor Accuses US Marine of Murdering a Woman in OkinawaA US soldier is accused of murder and robbery in Okinawa, reigniting opposition to the foreign military presence in Japan. Protests in Okinawa demand a review of the military treaty after the crime; the Army imposes a one-month curfew as a preventive measure.Clarín
POLITICS6d agoBeijing commemorates end of Japanese rule over Taiwan with call for reunificationBeijing pledged to support pro-unification forces in Taiwan on Sunday as it mounted a concerted publicity campaign on Sunday to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of Japanese colonial rule over the island. October 25 was formally established by Beijing last year as an official memorial date known as “Taiwan Restoration Day”. Speaking at an event in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian province, on Sunday, Song Tao, the head of Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said the memorial day highlighted...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoDeepening Bangladesh - Japan Ties : Investment and Labour | Tarique Rahman Japan visit : The next frontier of Bangladesh - Japan relationsThe article discusses the deepening ties between Bangladesh and Japan, focusing on investment and labor, and highlights a visit by Tarique Rahman as a key aspect of their relations. This indicates ongoing diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two nations.thedailystar.net · Bangladesh
POLITICSOct 24Revised law to maintain Japan’s imperial family size takes effectA revised Imperial House Law took effect on Saturday to address Japan’s shrinking imperial family while retaining the traditional male-only succession system despite public support for female emperors. The legislation, enacted in July in the first major revision of the 1947 law, allows the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older from 11 former imperial branch families who are descended from emperors through the male line. The revised law also allows female members to retain their...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23Japan-Russia ties erode as journalist sits in Moscow jailJapan is demanding access to a journalist who was arrested by Russian security services. The Kremlin claims that Japan is using journalists as spies.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 23No bots: Japan drafts rules for social media platforms ahead of local electionsJapan’s communications ministry on Friday unveiled draft guidelines outlining measures for 13 major social media operators to help reduce the impact of misinformation and disinformation that could undermine fairness during elections. The guidelines also include measures such as requiring operators to establish eligibility requirements and strict screening procedures for users of monetisation features, suspend monetisation when content that harms the fairness of elections is posted, and add...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23Chinese state media takes aim at Japanese firm KDDI over Mongolia wildfireChinese state media has called for a Japanese telecoms firm to apologise to China over a huge wildfire in neighbouring Mongolia, as diplomatic tensions run high between Beijing and Tokyo. The grassland fire broke out on October 8 and burned about 80 per cent of a nature reserve on the Mongolia-China border. According to Japanese media reports, the company, KDDI, has acknowledged that the fire was linked to activities involving its majority-owned subsidiary MobiCom – the largest mobile network...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 22Takaichi remains popular with Japanese public. Can she maintain her grip on LDP?Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has marked one year in office still riding relatively high in public opinion polls – a heady position that few political analysts anticipated despite geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation. A poll by the conservative-leaning Yomiuri newspaper published on Monday indicated that Takaichi’s cabinet retains the support of 57 per cent of the Japanese public, down two percentage points from the previous survey on September 18 and significantly lower than...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 21Defense, debt, diplomacy: Takaichi's first year as Japan PMWednesday marked the first anniversary of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's leadership that has seen her alienate China, rattle markets with her expansive spending and establish herself as…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 21Japan's new farm minister says he will verify facts on alleged illegal donationJapan's farm minister said Wednesday he has returned a controversial donation and corrected the necessary political funds report amid claims the donation violated the public offices election law,…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 21In Japan, Takaichi’s first-year leadership style threatens hold on powerWith her government entering its second year on Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may face growing questions over whether her leadership style, oft-described as assertive, could fuel discontent within her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Bolstered by high public approval ratings and an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives, Takaichi has pushed through divisive legislation and made personnel appointments heavily tinged with her will. Political analysts warn that...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 20Infantino to take FIFA re-election campaign to Japan to court Asian soccer federationsGianni Infantino's campaign for re-election as FIFA president is set to move this week to Japan and a meeting scheduled for Wednesday with the Asian Football Confederation. This…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 20Student sent back to China over Japanese rising sun flag incident in RussiaA Chinese student who draped himself in the Japanese rising sun flag in a Russian university classroom has been expelled and asked to leave the country, according to state-run newspaper Global Times. The flag was used by the Japanese military during its imperial expansion and is still used by Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force. It remains a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression in China and other parts of Asia. Moscow State University made the decision after the student was criticised by...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 19PLA hits out at Chinese student accused of wearing Japanese rising sun flag in classroomThe People’s Liberation Army has criticised a Chinese student who reportedly wore the Japanese rising sun flag in a classroom at a Russian university, accusing him of whitewashing Japanese militarism. The flag, which is still used by the Self-Defence Forces, is widely seen as a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression in many countries, including China. “Regardless of which country or campus one is in, advocating for militarism is an explicit offence against human conscience and is held in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 17Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni shrineJapan's Prime Minister Takaichi has sent an offering to the Yasukuni shrine. This action often draws attention due to the shrine's controversial nature in the region.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSOct 17S . Korea urges Japanese leaders to squarely face history , reflect on wartime pastSouth Korea has urged Japanese leaders to directly address and reflect upon their country's wartime past. This statement underscores ongoing diplomatic tensions and historical disputes between the two nations.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSOct 17Korea expresses regret over Japan PM offering to controversial war shrineKorea has expressed regret regarding an offering made by Japan's Prime Minister to a controversial war shrine. This indicates ongoing diplomatic tension and historical grievances between the two nations.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
POLITICSOct 17Asean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’Japan has long established itself as a pioneer of mediation in Southeast Asia. In 1990, for example, its officials helped broker talks between Cambodia’s warring factions, supplementing international efforts to end conflict in the country. Now, Tokyo is seeking to upgrade its diplomatic toolkit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ International Peace Mediation Unit was set up in March, followed by the launch of the Parliamentary Association for Peace Mediation in May. Around the same time, the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 17Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to controversial Yasukuni war shrinePrime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, regarded by Japan’s neighbours as a symbol of the country’s past militarism, at the start of its three-day autumn festival. Takaichi, known as a conservative who routinely visited the Shinto shrine before becoming prime minister a year ago, was unlikely to visit the shrine during the festival, a source close to her said, amid strained relations with China and relatively stable ties with South Korea. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Why Japanese PM Takaichi is still keen to roll out the welcome mat for TrumpJapan’s hopes for a visit by Donald Trump during his trip to Asia next month may be hanging in the balance as relations between China and the United States steadily improve. The US president spent three days in Japan ahead of last year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, and his meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was hailed as a sign of a “new golden age” in the countries’ relationship. But since then Trump’s growing rapport with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has caused...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 15Japan Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday , sparking debate on gender rolesJapanese politician Takaichi has stated that daily chores and makeup significantly extend her workday, initiating a public debate on gender roles. Her comments highlight the societal expectations placed on women.cecildaily.com · United States
POLITICSOct 14Japanese journalist arrest in Russia's Far East draws rebuke from Tokyo in latest diplomatic spat with MoscowA journalist for a Japanese newspaper was arrested on suspicion of spying in Russia's Far East. A geopolitical rivalry over disputed islands in the region has recently caused tension.DW News [en]
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