Japan
Tokyo's careful language on China belies firm action
Japan has approved a record defence budget and taken new steps to increase cooperation with Taiwan
Japan'Decoupling' slowly spreads across East Asia
Japan and Taiwan are taking measures to secure themselves against the perceived economic threat from China
East AsiaJapan's economy is poised for recovery
GDP data show a 3% fall in the third quarter; days later, the government announced a USD490bn relief package
JapanUS moves on dual-use tech will divide emerging markets
The US administration hopes to rally its allies and partners worldwide against exports of harmful dual-use technology
InternationalJapan will strengthen its missile capabilities
Japan plans to build missiles with enough range to hit major Chinese cities and all of North Korea
JapanProspects for Japan and the Koreas in 2022
Tokyo has a new government; Seoul will soon get one; Pyongyang's ruler will complete his first decade in power
JapanUnited States holds key to G7 unity on tech regulation
Top regulators from G7 countries are due to attend the first ever such meeting on the digital sector
InternationalExtra budget shows urgency of Japan's defence upgrade
The government seeks an unprecedented mid-year boost to its defence budget
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