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China's retaliatory trade pressure backfires as DPP lawmakers rally Taiwan
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwanese lawmakers from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) representing Kaohsiung on Friday called on the public to stand with Japan by purchasing Japanese products and travelling there, amid China's escalating response to remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning Tai
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China's aggressive posturing sparks security fears for Japanese nationals
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Japan has urged its citizens living in or visiting China to exercise heightened caution as political friction intensifies over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan. The Japanese government advised avoiding crowds, watching surroundings closely, and refraining from trave
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Volcano in Japan's Sakurajima erupts, creating 4,400m high plume
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The eruption continued after the initial event, prompting the agency to issue an ashfall forecast for parts of Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Miyazaki prefectures. No injuries or damage to buildings have been reported.
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China issues alert for its students in Japan after row over Japanese PM's
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
China's Education Ministry said that safety risks for Chinese citizens in Japan have risen, citing Japan's recent poor public security, a surge in crimes targeting Chinese citizens, and the overall unfavourable study environment. Earlier this month, Takaichi said Japan could respond with its
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Beijing warns its citizens against Japan travel amid rising tensions over
Updated : 4 months ago IST
China's Foreign Ministry issued a late-night advisory on Friday, claiming that Takaichi's remarks had "damaged the atmosphere of mutual exchanges" and that the "lives and physical safety of Chinese nationals in Japan" could be at risk. It asked citizens already in Japan to remain alert to lo
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China summons Japanese envoy over PM Takaichi's comments on Taiwan
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Beijing on Thursday lodged a strong protest with Japan after Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned Japanese Ambassador Kenji Kanasugi over what China described as "erroneous" and "provocative" remarks made by the newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Tai
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Delhi Blast: Canada PM Carney, Guyanese President Ali express solidarity,
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali expressed grief over the blast which took place in Delhi on Monday evening.
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"Sincere prayers": Japan PM Sanae Takaichi expresses "deep sorrow" over lo
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed deep sorrow over the Delhi explosion, extending heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. She also offered prayers for the swift recovery of the injured.
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Chinese envoy's threat to Japan's PM over Taiwan draws backlash
Updated : 4 months ago IST
According to The Epoch Times, China's consul-general in Osaka, Xue, had posted on X: "The filthy head that recklessly sticks itself in must be cut off without a moment's hesitation."
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Japan PM Takaichi plans pay cuts for herself, Cabinet ministers to push re
Updated : 4 months ago IST
According to The Japan Times, the proposal, expected to be discussed at a meeting of relevant ministers as early as Tuesday, would suspend additional allowances currently paid to the Prime Minister and Cabinet ministers, in addition to their lawmakers' salaries.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile say both South Korea, Japan
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi told reporters that the missile apparently fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, with no damage to planes or ships reported, Kyodo news agency said.
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Japan pledges continued support for Ukraine in first phone talks with Zele
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed Japan's support for Ukraine during her first call with President Zelenskyy, pledging aid for recovery and reconstruction and backing a "just and lasting peace as soon as possible." They discussed security cooperation, and Takaichi also spoke
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