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India and Japan sign military supply pact as China flexes muscle
Logistics agreement aimed at strengthening security in boost for 'Quad'
Eyeing China, Taiwan urges alliance against 'aggressive actions'
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Tuesday for an alliance of democracies to defend against "aggressive actions" and protect freedom, alluding to Chinese actions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait as major threats to regional stability.
Special Report: Pentagon's latest salvo against China's growing might - Cold War bombers
On July 21, two U.S Air Force B-1B bombers took off from Guam and headed west over the Pacific Ocean to the hotly contested South China Sea. The sleek jets made a low-level pass over the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and its escorting fleet, which was exercising nearby...
US seeks Nato-like alliance with Indo-Pacific countries
Washington’s goal is to get countries in the Indo-Pacific region to work together as a bulwark against ‘a potential challenge from China’, said Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun.
'Polishing the gun': China, U.S. tensions raise Taiwan conflict fears
Numerous Chinese and U.S. military exercises, Taiwan missiles tracking Chinese fighters and plummeting China-U.S. ties make for a heady cocktail of tension that is raising fears of conflict touched off by a crisis over Taiwan.
South Korea, China hold highest-level talks since COVID-19 outbreak
South Korea said on Saturday it held talks with China's top diplomat over trade, denuclearisation and the coronavirus response, in the first visit by a high-level Beijing official since the COVID-19 pandemic erupted late last year.
Japan tells China to refrain from activities near disputed islands
Defence minister Taro Kono and China’s ambassador to Japan met a day after members of Japan’s government formed a group to discuss proposals to reinforce its sovereignty in the islands.
Exclusive: GM bets on electric Cadillacs and micro-vans to reverse China slide
General Motors is overhauling its Chinese line-up with a greater emphasis on electric cars and smart-driving technology to stem a slide in sales after more than two decades of growth in a country that contributes nearly a fifth of its profit.
Japan voices concerns over Chinese activity around disputed islands: NHK
Japanese Defence Minister Taro Kono told China's ambassador to Japan, Kong Xuanyou, his country should refrain from activities around disputed East China Sea islands that are controlled by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing, public broadcaster NHK reported.
Korea Overtakes China as Top Asia Sustainable-Debt Seller
South Korea has overtaken China to lead Asia in sales of socially-responsible bonds this year, as global issuance of debt to fund the fight against Covid-19 surges.
#FreeAgnes: Japan Shows Support for Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow
While the world focuses on the detention of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, it’s the plight of 23-year-old activist Agnes Chow that has made the battle over human rights in the city personal for many in Japan.
Japan to provide Vietnam with six patrol ships amid South China Sea tensions
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed the US$345 million loan agreement to provide the Vietnam Coast Guard with new patrol vessels.
Japan’s Abe skips Yasukuni Shrine visit to avoid ‘upsetting China’
He will miss the ceremony for the 75th anniversary of Tokyo’s WWII surrender at the controversial shrine, which also honours Class A war criminals.
Taiwan says Chinese fighters approached Taiwan, were tracked by missiles
Chinese fighter jets briefly crossed the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Monday morning before being "driven out" by Taiwan's air force, the island's defence ministry said.
Japan places military on standby for ‘intrusions’ by dozens of Chinese fishing boats
Beijing has reportedly lifted a ban on Chinese boats operating near the Diaoyu Islands, which Japan controls and calls the Senkakus.
Japan taps 'China school' again for new ambassador
Hideo Tarumi brings strong expertise and information-gathering skills to diplomatic post
China Finally Makes Its Peace With ‘Foreign Garbage’
After years of trying to ban recycling imports, the central government seems to be coming to its senses.
As the World Gets Tougher on China, Japan Tries to Thread a Needle
Tokyo has not confronted Beijing as the United States and other allies have, mindful of its neighbor’s economic might and its own limited military options.
U.S. holds naval exercises with allies in Asia amid China tension
The United States is conducting two military exercises in Asian waters this week involving allies Japan, Australia and India, the U.S. navy said on Tuesday.
Special Report: China expands amphibious forces in challenge to U.S. beyond Asia
China launched its military build-up in the mid-1990s with a top priority: keep the United States at bay in any conflict by making the waters off the Chinese coast a death trap. Now, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is preparing to challenge American power further...