PM Shigeru Ishiba seeks to reassure Washington of Tokyo’s commitment to the US-Japan alliance and its presence in the region, amid concerns over China’s influence.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told the Lower House Budget Committee on Friday that, when he meets with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 7, he will get confirmation that Japan’s security treaty with the United States covers the defense of the Senkaku Islands, which are also claimed by China.
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As conservatives urge Shigeru Ishiba to follow the late Shinzo Abe’s lead, moderates warn against alienating Japan’s neighbours.
China remains Japan's largest trading partner, with over 13,000 Japanese companies operating in the country. Iwaya emphasized Japan's desire to advance its relationship with China in a constructive manner and promote people-to-people exchanges to deepen mutual understanding.
Japan will promote communication with China,' says Ishiba as millions celebrate Chinese New Year - Anadolu Ajansı
TOKYO, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday pledged to enhance communication with China and comprehensively advance the strategic relationship of mutual benefit between the two countries.
The first sign of improving Japan–China relations during the summit was the behaviour of the two leaders. Both Prime Minister Ishiba and President Xi appeared conciliatory in their public interactions. Xi’s cordial approach reflects China’s shift to smile diplomacy instead of its hard-line wolf warrior approach of the past.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is working to stabilize his government and strengthen Japan-US ties. Amid regional security concerns and China's growing influence, Ishiba plans to meet with US President Trump.
Japan’s leader is finally set to meet Trump, three months after the US president’s election victory. Why has he spent that time cozying up to China instead?
Japan's concerns over a potential U.S. retreat from the region have grown amid China's increasingly assertive military posture.
Japan will draw up a basic plan underpinning the development and use of artificial intelligence by addressing security concerns, Prim