Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face Chinese aggression

Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and ...

With smiling selfies and K-pop jam session, Japan and China woo South Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is finding himself the center of attention in the region: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae ...

Japan, Philippines step up defense ties amid China tensions

Japan and the Philippines signed a military logistics support agreement on Thursday, deepening their defense ties as they ...

Japan begins test mining seabed for rare earth minerals to reduce reliance on China

Tokyo hopes the plan to mine as much as 16 million tonnes of rare earths will help reduce its reliance on China, but will it ...

Chinese expert criticizes newly signed Japan-Philippines defense pact for hyping ‘China threat’; warns external interference in SCS will lead to serious consequences

In another move that risks undermining regional peace and stability, Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on ...

China revs up fiscal support to boost births

China's population policy is emerging as a key part of its economic strategy as Beijing rolls out its most wide-ranging push ...

China firmly opposes, won’t accept Japanese PM’s demand for China’s withdrawal of control measures on dual-use items export to Japan

China firmly opposes and will not accept the relevant remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding her ...
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Japan, Philippines sign new security pacts as regional tensions rise

The Philippines and Japan signed two defence pacts on Thursday, including a deal allowing their forces to exchange supplies ...
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Japan Is Back in Central Asia, But on Different Terms

In its broader scope, Japan aims to establish a “rule-based international order” with Central Asia, focusing on priority ...

China’s Propaganda Playbook for Targeting Rivals

China’s state propaganda machine has a toolbox for undermining leaders that includes fake opinion polls, “lawfare” and general character assassination. | World News ...