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Japan’s new missiles bring offensive capability closer
The government is set to approve the building of new missile defence warships and more capable missiles
JapanAsia-Pacific FTAs could grow in size and influence
Seoul and Beijing have expressed interest in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
AsiaPandemic will power push for digitalisation in Japan
The pandemic has highlighted the dangers of a paper-dependent administration and prompted a push for digitalisation
JapanJoint Japan-UK naval drills will complicate China ties
The United Kingdom will send an aircraft carrier group to East Asia early next year for military exercises with Japan
JapanJapan’s telecoms firms will benefit from fear of China
India and the United Kingdom are working with Japan to reduce their reliance on Chinese telecoms equipment
JapanProspects for East Asia in 2021
Tokyo, Seoul, Pyongyang and Taipei are at different points in their political cycles, but face common challenges
East AsiaUK foreign policy is looking towards the Indo-Pacific
UK foreign policy post-Brexit will see less emphasis on Europe and greater engagement in the Indo-Pacific region
United KingdomTokyo faces new challenges in US relations under Biden
Prime Minister Suga will face challenges in forging a strong partnership with the next administration in Washington
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