Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office

China lodges serious protests to Japan over Japanese leader’s meeting with personnel from Taiwan authorities during APEC meetings: FM

China on Saturday expressed its firm opposition and has made serious démarches and protests to Japan over Japanese leader's wrongful comment and action concerning Taiwan during APEC meetings, a spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

Japan Airport, Seaport Host First Military Drills for Possible China War

Japan has designated 14 airports and 26 seaports for use by its military and coast guard during a contingency.

Hegseth welcomes Japan's arms spending increase, says alliance key to deter China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending

Xi invites Canada PM to China in first meet in 8 years

China and Canada's leaders opened on Friday their first formal talks since 2017, with Xi Jinping meeting Prime Minister Mark Carney in South Korea, Chinese state media reported.But in her first policy address last Friday,
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China’s Xi takes centre stage at APEC, meets leaders as Trump snubs forum

China's Xi has met leaders from Japan and Canada, positioning Beijing as defender of free trade amid US tariffs.
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China vow to work with Japan to build constructive, stable bilateral relations

SEOUL: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that China is ready to work with Japan to build constructive and stable bilateral relations that meet the requirements of the new era.
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Trump, Japan’s Sanae Takaichi sign critical minerals supply deal to challenge China’s dominance

Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and U.S. President Donald Trump signed a recent framework deal in Tokyo to secure the supply of rare earths and critical
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