Tag: Japan
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Japan’s anti-piracy bill
The Japanese govt. will submit a bill to the Diet to allow security contractors aboard Japanese vessels to carry firearms while in waters off Somalia. Antipiracy bill drafted to let […]
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Trial lay judges felt global duty
The lay judges who sentenced 2 Somali pirates to 10 years in prison said they believe it was their duty as part of the international community to try the defendants. […]
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Japan & India Coordinate
Faced with a China that is aggressively pursuing its territorial interests in the South and East China Seas, Japan and India decided to coordinate moves. India, Japan make common cause […]
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Security Diamond
Since assuming office at the end of 2012, Japan’s new prime minister has started conducting a diplomatic offensive to counteract China’s influence in the Asia-Pacific region. Abe advocates ‘security diamond’ […]
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Japan & Vietnam Agree Security Ties
Japan and Vietnam, both involved in territorial rows with China, agree to strengthen security ties on the first leg of Abe’s tour of Southeast Asia. Japan, Vietnam agree to deepen […]
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China to Survey Islands
China will conduct a survey of the disputed East China Sea islands, known as Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan, amid the ongoing row. China ‘to survey disputed East […]
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Japan protests over China ships
Japan has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest against the presence of government ships in waters around the disputed islands known as Senkaku or Diaoyu. Japan protests over China ships […]
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Japan sends envoy to soothe ties with South Korea
In an attempt to soothe diplomatic relations following a prolonged row over disputed islands, Japan has sent an envoy to meet the South Korean president-elect. Japan sends envoy to soothe […]
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Old Ships and Retirees on Senkaku Patrols
Japan has a plan so its Coast Guard doesn’t lose the ability to patrol all its waters amid repeated entries near the Senkaku Islands by Chinese ships. Japan Coast Guard looking […]
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Analysis: North Korea’s Rocket
North Korea’s rocket launch could be an opportunity for regional cooperation in Northeast Asia despite ongoing territorial disputes. Will it be lost amid leadership transitions? North Korea’s Rocket Launch: Opportunity […]
