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U.S., allies work to counter China in the sea

The United States maintains an advantage over China in terms of both the number and capabilities of its nuclear submarines.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 16, 2022

China enhancing submarine capabilities

BEIJING/WASHINGTON -- The Chinese military is steadily improving the capabilities of its fleet of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, which are capable of carrying strategic missiles. With its eye on China's medium- to long-term rivalry with the United States, Beijing is hurrying to develop a new type of submarine, efforts that…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 16, 2022

China's Xi says full control over Hong Kong achieved, determined on Taiwan

China has achieved comprehensive control over Hong Kong, turning it from chaos to governance, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party congress in Beijing.

Reuters · Oct 16, 2022

50 years of Japan-China ties

On Sept. 29, Japan and China marked the 50th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations in 1972. Going forward, how should Japan deal with a China that has risen as an economic and military power and has been behaving in an increasingly coercive manner?

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 2, 2022

Japanese lawmakers wary of 'pro-China' label

During a period when diplomacy between Japanese and Chinese lawmakers is dwindling, Tokyo and Beijing marked the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 30, 2022

As Japan and China mark 50-year ties, moods are mixed

Japan and China are marking the 50th anniversary of normalizing their ties Thursday

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

China's failure to invest in Afghanistan is frustrating the Taliban

BEIJING: The US withdrawal from Afghanistan after two decades of war opened up an opportunity for China to expand its influence and lock down access to the country's vast mineral deposits.

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2022

US's Harris, Japan's Kishida condemn China's actions in Taiwan Strait

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Japan's defense during a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo in which they condemned China's actions in the Taiwan Strait.

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

Biden and Philippines' Marcos reaffirm support for free navigation in S. China sea

U.S. President Joe Biden and Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday discussed the importance of free navigation in the South China Sea, where Beijing is exerting its influence.

Reuters · Sep 22, 2022

Japan, U.S. seek to expand framework to support Pacific islands, counter China

A five-nation grouping that includes Japan and the United States is looking to add members to its framework established in June to support Pacific islands.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 20, 2022