Tag: Japan

China Slams U.S.-Philippines-Japan Military Cooperation in South China Sea
Previously, Washington announced the future deployment of medium-range missiles on Philippine territory. On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticized the recent military cooperation announcements between the Philippines, the United States and Japan in the South China Sea, saying such actions “cannot solve any problems, nor intimidate China.” RELATED: UK and Australia Poised to […]
July 29, 2025

Japanese Ruling Coalition Will Lose Majority in Upper House, According to NHK
Projections from public broadcaster NHK indicate that the ruling coalition in Japan, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, will lose a majority in the upper house of parliament following Sunday’s election. The final official results will be published in the next few hours by the national electoral authority. RELATED: Japan Reelects Ishiba as Prime Minister […]
July 20, 2025

India and Japan Notify WTO of Possible Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs
Trump raised tariffs on aluminum to 25% and ended duty-free quotas, exemptions and exclusions for steel and aluminum tariffs. India and Japan have recently notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of potential retaliatory measures in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. The European Union(EU) and Britain had submitted similar notifications to the WTO […]
May 16, 2025

Russian Strategic Bombers Patrol Over the Seas of Okhotsk and Japan
‘All flights of strategic aircraft are conducted in strict accordance with international regulations,’ Russian authorities recalled. On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that two Tu-95MS strategic bombers carried out a patrol mission over neutral waters of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan. RELATED: Venezuela, Russia, China Celebrate Lukashenko’s Re-Election in Belarus […]
January 30, 2025

The U.S. Uses Taiwan to Increase Military Deployments: China
Currently, the U.S. and Japan are coordinating plans to respond to potential contingencies involving Taiwan and the Philippine. On Monday, China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning accused the United States and Japan of using the Taiwan issue as an excuse to increase their military deployments in the region. RELATED: China Sanctions U.S. Companies for […]
November 25, 2024

China Taipei Triumphs in Premier 12: A Milestone Win Against Japan
In the fifth inning, they scored four decisive runs thanks to two home runs: one from Chia-Cheng Lin and another from Chieh-Hsien Chen, who brought two teammates home. The China Taipei pitching was equally impressive. Related: Cuba Leads the World Ranking of Baseball 5 China Taipei’s baseball team won the Premier 12 tournament by beating […]
November 24, 2024

Japan Reelects Ishiba as Prime Minister Amid Political and Economic Challenges
In response to the situation, Ishiba has been compelled to form a new cabinet, retaining key figures such as Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, although he has made changes in other positions due to the loss of seats. Related: US-Japan Alliance Poses Nuclear Threats to Neighbors: Russia Japan Reelects Ishiba as […]
November 11, 2024

Japan Releases More Radioactive Water in Fukushima Sea
Despite the opposition of fishermen and local residents, as well as the negative reaction of the international community, the Tokyo Power Company (TEPCO), the plant’s operator, began to release radioactive wastewater during the morning On Friday, Japan launched the seventh radioactive wastewater dump from the rugged Fukushima Dashii nuclear plant in the Pacific Ocean. RELATED:Emperor […]
June 28, 2024

Emperor of Japan Naruhito and His Wife Masako Arrive in London for a State Visit
Emperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife, Empress Masako, arrived this Saturday in the United Kingdom before starting on Tuesday a state visit in which they will be received by Kings Carlos III and Camila. RELATED: During Sunday and Monday, the 64-year-old Emperor and his wife, 60, will conduct private activities, including a visit to […]
June 22, 2024

68,000 Japanese Elderly To Die Alone in Their Homes This Year
The National Police Agency of Japan estimates that around 68,000 people over the age of 65 could die alone in their homes this year if the current trend of these deaths continues. RELATED: Russia-Japan Tensions Obstruct Peace Negotiations: Nozdrev At least 21,716 “lonely deaths” occurred in the Asian country between January and March, of which […]