Japan
Japan election keeps Kishida firmly in charge
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has led the ruling party through an election with lighter losses than expected
JapanKishida is safe for now, despite election losses
The ruling party lost 15 seats in yesterday's general election, but still holds a comfortable majority
JapanJapan's Kishida has limited scope to reset China ties
The new prime minister's background suggests dovish foreign policy views, raising the prospect of warmer ties with China
JapanChinese warships risk provoking Japan
Chinese and Russian warships have sailed together through the narrow channel between Japan's two main islands
East AsiaKishida will maintain strong position on China
Japan's appointment of a new prime minister offers some hope of a fresh start in relations with China
JapanUS cyber forum could raise pressure on Russia
Biden hopes to foster informal collaboration among 30 countries on cyberattacks and criminal use of cryptocurrency
InternationalKishida will raise confidence in Japan's ruling party
With a general election imminent, the ruling party has elected Fumio Kishida as party leader and prime minister
JapanTokyo will move closer to Washington on Taiwan
Tokyo has stepped up its engagement with Taiwan at diplomatic, economic and security levels
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