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

Japan’s new leader tries to charm Trump with gold, golf and deal on rare minerals

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump inked a rare-earth minerals deal ahead of Trump’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping.

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.

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 hints at Xi meeting with Japan's new premier Takaichi

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday talked up "high-level exchanges" in a call with Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi, hinting at a potential meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japan's new premier,

Why China Is Worried About Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s New Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's newly elected first female prime minister, is an unabashedly conservative icon of Japanese politics. Her election is set to change East Asia.
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Hegseth: US-Japan alliance key to deterring China

United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday welcomed Japan’s determination to accelerate its ongoing military buildup and defense spending, and said the alliance between their two countries are “critical” to deterring China.

China urges Japan's new administration to take solid 'first step' in relations

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan's new administration to take a constructive "first step" in engaging with Beijing and to properly address sensitive issues such as Taiwan and wartime history.
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