Politics May 23 WATCH: Biden says U.S. would intervene with military to defend Taiwan Biden, at a news conference in Tokyo, said “yes” when asked if he was willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if China invaded. “That’s the commitment we made,” he added. By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
World Jan 21 Biden has first formal talks with Japanese PM Kishida to discuss North Korea and China concerns President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have held their first formal talks as they face fresh concerns about North Korea's nuclear program and China's growing military assertiveness. By Aamer Madhani, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Nov 10 Fumio Kishida reelected as Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida was chosen by the Liberal Democrats as a safe, conservative choice a month ago. They had feared heavy election losses if unpopular former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had stayed in power. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Sep 29 Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to become prime minister Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after serving only one year. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press