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Rounding off Africa tour, China's top diplomat visits Egypt

China’s chief diplomat is visiting Cairo for talks with Egyptian and Arab League officials

The Independent UK

UAE pledges to invest $30 billion in South Korea -Yoon's office

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to invest $30 billion in South Korea's industries, South Korea's presidential office said on Sunday, as the two countries seek to expand economic cooperation.

Reuters

Kishida-Biden summit makes show of unity in confronting China

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed their nations' desire to enhance cooperation to realize the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific, showing a united front toward China.

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Taiwan VP new ruling party boss, setting stage for presidential run

Taiwan Vice President William Lai was elected as the new chairman of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Sunday, setting the stage for him to run in presidential elections early next year.

Reuters

PM hopes for swift resolution with S. Korea

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday expressed his hope that South Korea will seek an early resolution of the issue of former requisitioned workers.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

United States urged to return to TPP

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is urging the United States to rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership, saying that its participation in the trade deal is of the utmost importance for prosperity in the Asia-Pacific.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

South Korean president travels to UAE, seeks arms sales

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has received an honor guard welcome on a trip to the United Arab Emirates

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Prawit unlikely author of open letter, says UTN leader Pirapan

United Thai Nation (UTN) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has questioned the authorship of the tell-all "Prawit letter" and said it would not have repercussions on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's political work.

Bangkok Post

Kishida says G7 should show strong will on Russia's Ukraine invasion

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday that the G7 summit in Hiroshima in May should demonstrate a strong will to uphold international order and rule of law after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

China calls for more African representation in international bodies

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has said Africa should have a greater voice in the UN Security Council and other international bodies, something the continent's leaders have long called for. The diplomat is on a week-long tour of five African countries to oversee numerous infrastructure projects.

Radio France Internationale

Western allies and Japan unite to face threat posed by China, Russia

The United States and Japan have unveiled plans to strengthen their military alliance to help counter threats from North Korea and China, which they believe pose the greatest security challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.

Radio France Internationale

Russian ex-president Medvedev blasts Japanese PM over US ‘subservience’: ‘He should disembowel himself’

Medvedev said joint statement ‘betrayed the memory of hundreds of thousands of Japanese who were burned in the nuclear fire of Hiroshima and Nagasaki’

The Independent UK

Kishida, Biden agree to cement alliance

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed to strengthen the bilateral alliance's deterrence and response capabilities when the two leaders met at the White House in Washington on Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida's White House visit reflects closeness of ties

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's long-awaited visit to the United States was an opportunity to show the world the close relationship he enjoys with U.S. President Joe Biden.

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Indonesia deploys warship to monitor China coast guard vessel

A warship, maritime patrol plane and drone have been deployed to monitor the Chinese vessel in the North Natuna Sea.

The Independent UK

US nears new cooperation deals with Pacific Island nations

The Biden administration is nearing deals with two Pacific Island nations to extend their special ties with the United States, as U.S.-China rivalry for influence in the region heats up

Reuters

Indonesia sends warship to monitor Chinese coast guard vessel

Indonesia has deployed a warship to its North Natuna Sea to monitor a Chinese coast guard vessel that has been active in a resource-rich maritime area, the country's naval chief said on Saturday of an area that both countries claim as their own.

Reuters

Japan's Kishida says allies must act in concert on China

Japan, the United States and Europe must act in unison on China, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in Washington on Friday, during a visit aimed at enhancing Tokyo's U.S. alliance in the face of growing challenges from Beijing.

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Bangkok Post

Clock ticks for Prayut and his new party

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha finally broke his silence over his political future when he signed up with Ruam Thai Sang Chart, known as the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, on Monday.

Reuters

U.S.-Japan warn against use of force or coercion anywhere in world

The United States and Japan on Friday reiterated the importance of peace and stability in Taiwan Strait and warned against any use of a nuclear weapon by Russia in Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden and Kishida Discuss Japan ‘Stepping up’ Security

President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida were holding wide-ranging talks at the White House on Friday as Japan looks to build security cooperation with allies in a time of provocative Chinese and North Korean military action. The two administrations were also ready to seal an agreement to…

Reuters

Biden tells Kishida U.S. strongly supports defense of Japan

U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday and told him that the United States strongly supports the defense of Japan.

Al Jazeera

US ‘fully committed’ to Japan alliance, Biden tells Kishida

Talks in Washington are part of Japanese prime minister’s diplomatic blitz to boost partnerships amid China pressure.

Los Angeles Times

US and Japan's new defense strategy sends stark warning to China

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday, a meeting intended to signal a more confrontational approach to China as Tokyo's defense turns south toward the Taiwan Strait.

Reuters

Taiwan ready to assist Ukraine with digital reconstruction

Taiwan is ready to help Ukraine upgrade its digital infrastructure in fields such as remote learning as part of rebuilding efforts after the war, the island's Digital Minister Audrey Tang told Reuters.

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