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Japan on track to become world’s third-largest defence spender

A record defence budget and an expanding missile and drone programme mark a decisive shift for Japan, as it clears path to become the world’s third-largest military spender.

Euronews

Japan’s cabinet approves record defence budget amid escalating China tensions

Japanese strike-back capabilities and coastal defences to be boosted while Beijing accuses Tokyo of fuelling a ‘space arms race’

The Guardian - AU

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen for the coming year

The Independent UK

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Japan to double number of years foreigners must live in the country before attaining citizenship

Proposed immigration rules would make approval of citizenship applications contingent on ‘good conduct’ and up to officials’ discretion

The Independent UK

Central Asia and Japan discuss new cooperation formats at inaugural Tokyo summit

Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges.

Euronews

Uzbekistan and Japan announce new cooperation projects worth over €11 billion

The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan.

Euronews

Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements

Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan.

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S&P Futures Gain as Investors Weigh U.S. Jobs Data, Fed Speak and Micron Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.27% this morning as investors continue to digest the latest U.S. jobs data, while also awaiting remarks from Federal Reserve officials and an earnings report from semiconductor giant Micron.

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Japan’s last pandas set to leave in symbolic moment for breakdown of diplomacy with China

Japan will be without pandas for first time in over 50 years after last pair returns to China next month

The Independent UK

Why tensions between China and Japan are unlikely to be resolved soon

Though China and Japan are experienced in dealing with diplomatic crises, relations between the two neighbours appear to have reached a new low. And this time, their conflict may not be easily resolved.

The Conversation

Japan earthquake live: Tsunami alert lifted after 6.9-magnitude tremor prompts evacuations along Pacific coast

Details on damage and injuries from the new quake weren’t immediately clear

The Independent UK

Japan and South Korea scramble fighter jets in response to China and Russia’s joint patrols

Japan says China and Russia’s show of force raises ‘serious concern for our national security’

The Independent UK

Japan earthquake live: Powerful aftershocks strike Japan days after megaquake advisory issued

The megaquake warning covers approximately 800 miles (1,300 kilometres) from Chiba to Hokkaido

The Independent UK

War of words between China and Japan is fuelling real tension in the Asia-Pacific region

In a now deleted social media post, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China to the Japanese city of Osaka recently threatened to “cut off” Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s “filthy head.”

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The Independent UK

Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 33

Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities

The Independent UK

Japan earthquake live updates: Megaquake warning issued along 800-mile coastline after 7.5-magnitude tremor

The warning covers approximately 800 miles (1,300 kilometres) from Chiba to Hokkaido

The Independent UK

Japan vows ‘resolute’ response after Chinese jets accused of pointing radar at Japanese aircraft

Japan summons Chinese diplomat to ‘strongly protest to the Chinese side’

International Business Times UK

Japan and China Tension: Fighter's Radar Lock on SDF Jet Sparks Scramble Amid Major Carrier Exercises

Japan protests China after fighter jets twice locked radar on SDF aircraft amid major carrier drills, escalating regional tension near Okinawa.

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Japan PM vows ‘resolute’ response after Chinese aircraft accused of locking radar on to Japanese fighter jets

China’s ambassador summoned over alleged weekend incident that saw Chinese J-15 fighter aircraft twice train their radar on Japanese F-15s

The Independent UK

Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and 'work, work, work' mantra

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country

The Guardian - AU

Japan PM’s pledge to ‘work, work, work, work, and work’ wins catchphrase of year

Sanae Takaichi’s not-so-catchy remarks about everyone working like a horse did not go down well in a country notorious for its demanding work culture

International Business Times UK

'One Piece' Singer Maki Otsuki Forced to Stop Shanghai Show Following Renewed China-Japan Tensions

Japanese singer Maki Otsuki, was forced to cancel her performance midway at an anime event in Shanghai in light of renewed tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan.

The Guardian - UK

China is bearing down on Taiwan – enabled by Trump’s weakness and vacillation

The US hasn’t just left Ukraine vulnerable; it is also provoking Xi’s intensifying attitude towards what he considers a renegade province, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

Euronews

Trade, tech, Ukraine: What to know about Macron's trip to China

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to land in China on 3 December, with Paris hoping its “strategic dialogue” will help advance key priorities for both the EU and Ukraine.

Benzinga

Trump Once Compared Taiwan To The Tip Of His Sharpie, Would Sell Out The Island For A Deal With China, Says John Bolton: 'They Should Be Scared'

Former national security adviser John Bolton is warning that the United States could abandon Taiwan in pursuit of a grand trade bargain with China if President Donald Trump has his way.

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