Japan, Ishiba and Asia-Pacific

Is US planning a retreat from Indo-Pacific? Japanese PM Ishiba prepares for tough negotiations with Trump
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba has been seeking to meet US President Donald Trump after he won elections in November. Ishiba, who is likely to embark on US visit in coming weeks, wants Trump's commitment to ensure a strong American presence in the region.
Japan's Shigeru Ishiba to Warn Trump Against Asia-Pacific 'Power Vacuum'
Japan's concerns over a potential U.S. retreat from the region have grown amid China's increasingly assertive military posture.
Japan PM Ishiba stresses US role in Asia-Pacific security
Japan PM Ishiba is seeking to arrange a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ishiba hopes to work closely with Trump for robust Japan-U.S. ties
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday he wants to work closely with new U.S. President Donald Trump to elevate the longstanding bilateral alliance and achieve a free and open Indo-Pacific amid China's growing assertiveness in the region.
Japan’s Ishiba Faces Crunch Over Budget, Meeting With Trump
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sought support for his minority government with the opening of parliament on Friday, as he aims to pass a record ¥115.5 trillion ($738 billion) annual budget and navigate ties with the new US administration.
Japan's leader says he's preparing for tough negotiations with Trump on maintaining US presence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, says he will seek to maintain regional security and prepare for tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald T
Japanese PM preparing for tough negotiations with Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he is preparing for tough negotiations with US President Donald Trump to win his commitment to maintain a strong American presence in the Asia-Pacific.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's Mission: Strengthening Japan-US Ties Amid Regional Tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is working to stabilize his government and strengthen Japan-US ties. Amid regional ...
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China seizes opportunities amid Ishiba’s weak leadership
China is also no longer hesitant to send its aircraft carrier group through narrow straits in the southernmost Nansei Islands ...
Ishiba calls for nation-building by revitalizing regions in his Diet speech
Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has pledged to rebuild the nation by pressing ahead with regional revitalization in his ...
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What Next for Japan’s Relations With China?
The trip gave the impression that Japan’s relations with China were on the mend. Iwaya indicated that Japan would be open to ...
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Japan’s new PM bolsters Tokyo-Southeast Asia ties amid China tensions, Trump’s return
Japan positions itself as a key regional stabilizer amid growing security concerns, potential U.S. diplomatic shifts, ...
US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China's behavior in South China Sea, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation ...
China's call for deeper Japan trade ties may clear way for seafood imports to resume
China may be a step closer to reopening its doors to Japanese seafood imports after Beijing signalled it was keen to ...
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Ishiba rallies opposition support in Diet to achieve policy goals
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday pledged to build a cross-party consensus through parliamentary debate as his ...