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Recent statements by Japanese officials echo Japanese militarists of the past, FM says in response to Takaichi’s call for preparation for ‘new forms of warfare’ and protracted warfare Global Times
China has strongly condemned recent actions by Japanese politicians, including the Prime Minister, who made offerings at the controversial Yasukuni Shrine. Beijing stated that these moves blatantly provoke international justice and trample on human conscience.
Japanese officials have indicated the possibility of market intervention as the Yen's exchange rate nears the 160 mark against the dollar, with the finance minister specifically warning of oil-driven FX speculation and vowing decisive action.
Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko met with Akihiko Tanaka, president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), during a working visit to Japan to discuss further cooperation.
Japanese officials see growing opportunities for cooperation as the European Union expands defense spending and moves to reduce dependence on the United States.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 to 6.2 struck Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. Authorities reported no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties.
China has lodged solemn representations and strongly condemned Japanese leaders and officials for making offerings to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declared during her White House meeting with President Trump that only he can achieve global peace, emphasizing calls from Japanese officials for his leadership.
Top Japanese officials are backing a tech and entrepreneurship initiative led by Joichi Ito, whose involvement with Jeffrey Epstein may endanger efforts to get the project off the ground.
Japanese officials are currently examining other countries' responses while taking Tokyo's relations with Washington into consideration before making a decision.
Japanese officials are encouraging citizens to prepare for a potential catastrophic earthquake, despite the country's familiarity with regular tremors.
House of Representatives Speaker Mori and LDP Vice President Aso held talks to discuss the progress of upcoming negotiations regarding the stable succession of the Imperial Throne, which are set to begin next week.
Japanese officials are investigating after a massive steel cylinder, equivalent to a four-story building, unexpectedly emerged from the ground during sewage construction work in Osaka.
The conflict has had broad ramifications for the globe, including in the Indo-Pacific region, with Japanese officials emphasizing that "Ukraine today could be East Asia tomorrow."