Abe seeks three more years in power as Japan enters new era
Summary Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on Sunday his intentions to run for another three-year term in office. Abe pointed to the stability his …
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China and Japan pledge to take their relationship in ‘new historic direction’
Summary Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe and China President Xi Jinping met in Beijing to discuss trade deals, which highlighted the improved relationship between the …
Facing Tensions Close to Home, Japan’s Abe Cements Alliance with Australia
Summary Last Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe went to Darwin, Australia to join Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in remembering the 250 people …
Tension between Japan and South Korea is rising, and it looks set to drag down trade
Summary South Korea and Japan see tensions rising amongst one another stemming from political disputes that have led to “a tit-for-tat exchange of retaliatory …
Trump, Abe to meet as U.S.-Japan relationship shows strains over North Korea, trade
Summary Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sought a meeting with President Trump after Trump’s decision to meet with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un. Trump …
Abe’s Win and Japan’s Constitutional Debate
Summary: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is better positioned to push constitutional revision following his landslide electoral win, but his efforts will be challenged at home …