The National Security Strategy cautions that China presents the most consequential and systemic challenge to the US and the free and open international system.
On the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, the Japan, South Korea, US leaders declare they are "more aligned than ever" in responding to North Korea's provocations.
Japan produced about half of next-generation chips in its semiconductor output into the 1980S, but its share of the market has been steadily declining since.
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Mitsubishi and BAE break new ground in the new ASDF jet fighter program as Japan diversifies its defense partnerships.
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If it takes Taiwan, the PRC would effectively outflank Japanese defenses and be positioned to dominate and seize Japanese maritime and island territory.
The joint statement made the right noises about North Korea’s destabilizing missile launches, but the fact remains that the Quad does not possess any military muscle.
Whatever comes up next, with the PRC it won’t stop at Taiwan. Will Japan and the United States show their resolve by standing up to China?
The Prime Minister insists the Japanese abductees must be returned. His democratic credentials make him a key figure in global politics.
Yokota Takuya and Iizuka Koichiro bring new energy and deep resolve for realizing the return of the Japanese abducted by North Korea.