Japan is debating one of the biggest shifts in its postwar defense policy: whether to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. The discussion comes as Tokyo accel The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena docked in the Japanese city of Nagoya on Tuesday to house about 4,000 officials and athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. There have been complaints about the games’ accommodation after local organisers opted not to build a dedicated athletes’ village to house the 17,000 participants and officials. China has hit out at Japan’s latest defence white paper and military expansion, accusing Tokyo of reviving neo-militarism and moving away from its pacifist constitution. Beijing’s criticism comes as Japan strengthens its defence capabilities amid growing security tensions in the Indo-Pacific. WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. 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The artist succumbed to multiple organ failure at a Tokyo hospital on August 14, her studio and the Yayoi Kusama Museum in Tokyo confirmed on Thursday. Hirosaki Castle in northern Japan is moving back to its original site after being relocated for earthquake repairs 11 years ago. Using ropes and rollers, 1,800 people manually moved the structure several metres over the weekend using a technique known as hikiya, whereby entire structures are moved without being dismantled. Thousands of volunteers are set to move the structure a total of 5 metres (16.4ft) in a symbolic, community-building effort, with the remaining 73 metres (240ft) to be carried out using machinery by the end of the year. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 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Key U.S. infrastructure, organizations, and U.S. allies were among … The US, Japan and other regional forces are coming together for the Philippines-hosted Salaknib (Shield), Cope Thunder and Balikatan (Shoulder-to-Shoulder) exercises, as the First Island Chain enters a new phase of … Several government officials, including a ranking Philippines Coast Guard officer and a media organization, have become the latest targets of China’s aggressive assertions against those critical of their actions in the … The United States is greenlighting two arms sales, together worth $1 billion, to Taiwan in a single week. Body-language clips online are sparking a political dispute—with Japan accusing China of misusing … China says Japan must ensure the safety of Chinese diplomatic missions and personnel after a member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces broke into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo seeking to confront … Japan is shifting away from China as its top partner. This follows months of Chinese pressure—diplomatic, military, and economic—forcing Tokyo to reassess its strategy. National security concerns: No foreign-made routers will … China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other … The US, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan are deploying increasingly powerful coastal defense systems along the First Island Chain, creating a “missile arc” aimed at deterring China’s aggression. From Japan’s upgraded … Washington is mulling a move that may free several hundred million barrels of oil. What does the Treasury secretary say about the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil …
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China Expands Export Restrictions on Japan | China in Focus
Japan Challenges China’s Defense Spending as Tokyo Finally Hits Back | Taiwan Talks EP864
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US General Pushes ‘Kill Web’ Linking Philippines, Japan & South Korea | Taiwan Talks EP 823
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U.S. Threatens Sanctions on Chinese Banks Over Iran Aid | China in Focus
FBI Disrupts Major China Hacking Plan in the US | China in Focus
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