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... aftershocks in the coming days. It said there is a slight increase in risk of a magnitude 8-level quake and possible tsunami occurring along Japan's northeastern coast from Chiba, just east of Tokyo, to Hokkaido. The agency urged residents in 182 municipalities in the area to monitor their ...
... this month broke with Japan's longstanding policy of strategic ambiguity. Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan requiring the use of force. China responded with anger and by putting economic pressure on Japan. On Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said ...
He blamed some Japanese politicians and media for hyping the issue to confuse public perception and divert attention. China has lodged “solemn complaints and protests” with Japan over Takaichi’s remarks, Lin said. “Is Japan attempting to challenge China’s core interests and obstruct the great cause of China’s ...
Trump has often complained that Japan doesn't buy American vehicles, which are often too wide to be practical on narrow Japanese streets. But the Japanese government is considering buying a fleet of Ford trucks for road and infrastructure inspection. They vow a 'golden age' for alliance and cooperation on ...
... for a large trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping.Are those concerns shared by Japanese officials? Kenji Kushida: Yes, certain parts of people in Japan do see U.S. potential unreliability as one of the big existential threats to Japan. If Trump can claim that he solved East Asian ...
... reduce U.S. tariffs. Takaichi is primed for a charm offensive, including a potential purchase of Ford F-150 trucks. Trump has often complained that Japan doesn’t buy American vehicles, which are often too wide to be practical on narrow Japanese streets. Although Trump has focused his foreign policy ...
Ono is devoted to what he serves to his regular clients, even turning down the Japanese government when it called to make a reservation for then-U.S. President Barack Obama and former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2014. “I said no as the restaurant was fully booked, then they ...
... made products," Ford spokesperson Dave Tovar said. "We would be excited to introduce America’s best-selling truck to work and government customers in Japan." Japanese media have reported that Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda could announce plans to import his company’s American-made cars back to Japan ...
... S. government input on how the money would be spent. It provides for a committee led by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to propose investments, giving Japan 45 days to respond, with the understanding that the deals would give preference to Japanese contractors and suppliers. "Japan came through with the paperwork ...
... Japan would "honor its political commitments on major issues including on history and Taiwan, maintain the political foundation of bilateral relations and advance the China-Japan strategic relations of mutual benefit." China considers Taiwan, a former Japanese colony, its own breakaway province to be annexed by force if necessary. European ...
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