Japan doubles down on defense and U.S. alliance with an eye on China Japan plans to double defense spending and deepen cooperation with the U.S. Axios · Jan 13, 2023
Explainer-Why Japan is seeking military ties beyond its U.S. ally Before meeting President Joe Biden in Washington D.C., Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Italy, France, Britain and Canada, in part to forge security ties that could help it fend off China, North Korea and Russia. Reuters · Jan 13, 2023
U.S. strongly committed to Japan defense, Biden tells Kishida, hails military boost President Joe Biden told Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday the United States was "fully, thoroughly, completely" committed to Japan's defense and praised Tokyo's security build up, saying the nations had never been closer. Reuters · Jan 13, 2023
Biden, Kishida to discuss Japan 'stepping up' security The U.S. and Japan are ready to seal an agreement to bolster U.S.-Japanese cooperation on space The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023
Japanese PM asks for Canada’s help on clean energy Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is looking to Canada to help his country wean itself off fossil fuels from places such as Russia The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
To Make Japan Stronger, America Must Pull It Closer What Biden and Kishida should do to strengthen the alliance. Foreign Affairs · Jan 12, 2023
China looms large as President Biden and Japan's PM Kishida sit down to discuss defense shift, regional tensions Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to sit down with President Joe Biden at the White House on Jan. 13, 2023. The Conversation · Jan 12, 2023
Japan, UK sign ‘hugely significant’ defence deal Kishida, Sunak sign deal in London as Japan seeks to bolster ties with G7 nations amid China worries. Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2023
Blinken says U.S. applauds Japan's decision to double defense spending The United States applauded Japan's decision to double defense spending by 2027, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, ahead of planned talks later this week between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Reuters · Jan 11, 2023
UK, Japan defense pact allows two-way military deployments The United Kingdom and Japan will allow military forces to be deployed to one another’s territory, as Tokyo expands bilateral cooperation with other U.S. allies amid concerns about China’s rise. Tribune News Service · Jan 11, 2023
Top international news of the day Travelers stand in the departures hall of Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Wednesday. A computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration brought flights to a standstill across the US, with thousands of delays quickly cascading through the system at airports nationwide. The Times of India · Jan 11, 2023
More NHS staff to strike as Rishi Sunak confirms use of private healthcare – as it happened Latest updates: physiotherapists the latest group to announce industrial action as PM says he is now registered with an NHS GP The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2023
UK, Japan sign defense deal amid rising concern about China The leaders of Britain and Japan are signing a defense agreement that could see troops deployed to each others’ countries The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
Japan, U.S. to promote dual-use technologies / Aim to tap civilian side for defense applications WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden are expected to agree at their upcoming summit to strengthen cooperation over "dual-use" technologies that can be utilized for both civilian and defense purposes, it has been learned. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 11, 2023
France 24 · Jan 11, 2023 French pension reform plans raise concern among manual workers The French government's plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 has many people worried, especially those who work in physically demanding professions. Though the government says there will be possibilities for early retirement based on working conditions, we meet French metalworkers who remain concerned about their future.…
Tribune News Service · Jan 11, 2023 UK, Japan defense pact to allow two-way military deployments The United Kingdom and Japan will allow military forces to be deployed to one another’s nations, as Tokyo expands bilateral cooperation with other U.S. allies amid concerns about China’s rise.
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023 Rishi Sunak and Japanese PM to agree closer defence links at Tower of London The leaders will sign a reciprocal access agreement, allowing the UK and Japan to deploy forces in one another’s countries.
Reuters · Jan 10, 2023 Italian, Japanese leaders agree to form "strategic partnership" Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida agreed at a meeting on Tuesday to strengthen ties in a range of spheres including the economy, trade and defence, the leaders said.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 10, 2023 Japan, France to reinforce security cooperation in Asia-Pacific region Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday pledged greater security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region as Kishida made his first visit to France since taking office.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2023 How Shinzo Abe’s murder and his ties to Moonies blindsided Japanese politics Unification church’s links to ruling Liberal Democrat politicians have led to controversy over donations and mistrust of party
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 9, 2023 Child benefits eyed for non-regular workers To tackle the country's low birth rate, the government and ruling parties have begun coordinating views to create a child-rearing support system for non-regular workers.
Reuters · Jan 9, 2023 Macron to take Japan's Kishida to Notre-Dame as allies deepen ties French President Emmanuel Macron will take Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to visit the construction site of the Notre-Dame cathedral on Monday as he looks to boost bilateral relations ahead of Tokyo taking over the G7 presidency.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 9, 2023 Japan's PM to meet President Macron, visit Notre-Dame cathedral French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are due to visit the construction site of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris this Monday.
Reuters · Jan 8, 2023 Japan's Kishida set to talk military buildup, chips on G7 tour Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida starts a tour of key Western partners on Monday, after unveiling his country's biggest military buildup since World War Two as Tokyo weighs steps to counter China's growing power.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 8, 2023 Japan, U.S. to release joint paper on security cooperation Japan and the United States are arranging to release a joint document focusing on bilateral security cooperation after the summit between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden to be held in Washington on Friday, it has been learned.