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Biden meets Japan's PM Kishida over shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal

Apr. 10, 2024 00:35 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began a much-anticipated visit to Washington on Tuesday that spotlights shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific and at a rare moment of public difference between the two nations over a Japanese company's plan...

What's expected at Japanese PM Kishida's US visit? A major upgrade in defense ties

Apr. 08, 2024 21:53 PM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making an official visit to the United States this week. He will hold a summit with President Joe Biden that's meant to achieve a major upgrading of their defense alliance. He will also join a first-ever summit of the U.S.,...

Japan's Kishida, ahead of US trip, seeks stronger military ties with Washington and other partners

Apr. 05, 2024 14:31 PM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday he wants to strengthen military and weapons development cooperation with the United States as well as with other countries such as the Philippines, as he prepares for a visit to the U.S. next week to meet with President Joe Biden. ...

Japan opposition lawmakers bring no-confidence motion accusing gov't of halting debate over scandal

Mar. 01, 2024 07:03 AM EST

TOKYO (AP) — Outraged Japanese opposition lawmakers submitted a no-confidence motion on Friday, accusing the governing party of trying to push through a budget bill without adequate debate because of disruptions caused by a scandal over its fund-raising practices. Opposition...

Japan PM Kishida is fighting a party corruption scandal. Here's a look at what it's about

Jan. 30, 2024 02:48 AM EST

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday was forced to start this year's parliamentary session with an apology over one of the country's biggest corruption scandals in decades. Prosecutors recently indicted 10 people, including three lawmakers and a number of...