Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning carries out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise with the Shandong aircraft carrier, unseen, for the first time in the South China Sea in late October 2024.

Japanese PM Ishiba Voices “Serious Concerns” to Xi Jinping Over South China Sea in APEC Meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over China’s assertive activities in the South China Sea during his first in-person meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bilateral discussions, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...
U.S. President Joe Biden convened a high-stakes trilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

US, Japan, and South Korea Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Amid Regional Tensions

U.S. President Joe Biden convened a high-stakes trilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday. The leaders sought to solidify the diplomatic progress achieved during Biden’s administration while addressing shared challenges...
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Japanese Government Unveils Ambitious $65 Billion Tech Investment Plan to Boost Semiconductor and AI Sectors

In a sweeping move to bolster Japan’s technology sectors, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged an unprecedented $65 billion in public aid to the nation’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries. The funding plan, which targets strategic expansion through fiscal 2030,...
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Japanese Lawmakers Vote to Retain Scandal-Hit PM Shigeru Ishiba Amid Rising Tensions and Economic Pressure

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been voted back into office by Japanese lawmakers despite losing his coalition’s majority in the recent lower house election. The vote, held on Monday, November 11, ensures Ishiba remains at Japan’s helm, but his...
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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Faces Key Parliament Vote with Fragile Grip on Power After Election Setback

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan is expected to face a pivotal vote in parliament today, a process that will likely affirm his position as the nation’s leader. However, Ishiba’s control over the government remains tenuous following an unexpected setback...
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Japan’s Parliament Set to Re-Elect Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Amid Political Shifts and Diplomatic Challenges

In a pivotal vote scheduled for Monday afternoon, Japan’s parliament is expected to re-elect Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister, even as the political landscape appears increasingly complex following a recent election setback. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner...
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Japanese PM Ishiba Seeks Meeting with U.S. President-Elect Trump; Japan’s Concerns over Trade and Defense Costs

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is actively pursuing a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, planning a possible stopover in the United States following the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil, according to four individuals with knowledge of the arrangement. The...
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Shigeru Ishiba Faces Governance Challenges After Losing Parliamentary Majority

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are facing their toughest political crisis in over a decade, following a crushing defeat in the parliamentary elections. Official results from Sunday’s vote confirmed that Ishiba’s LDP, along with...
Election officers prepare to count ballots for the general election at a ballot counting centre in Tokyo, Japan

Japan Faces Renewed Political Uncertainty Amid Potential Return of Trump to White House

Japan is at a crossroads following a recent election that left the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) without a majority, raising concerns of political instability at a crucial time for the country. The outcome has thrust Japan, the world’s third-largest...
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Japan’s Prime Minister Vows to Stay Despite Snap Election Blowback

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has declared his intent to remain in office despite a political setback after calling for snap elections that led to a striking defeat for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The election outcome, driven largely...
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