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‘Logic of brute force’ is rising in Indo-Pacific, says Japan amid China concerns
Japan’s foreign minister tells Washington audience world at ‘historical crossroads’ and that Russian invasion …
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Japan sees increasing threat to Taiwan amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Defence ministry also sounds alarm at prospect of Beijing-Moscow ties deepening amid expectations Tokyo will b…
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US warns of ‘stark’ stakes in Taiwan Strait if status quo unilaterally altered
Defence secretary says US does not support Taiwan independence, which China says would prompt it to take islan…
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Flood alerts issued as more torrential rain forecast to hit China
At least 15 people were killed last week and new low pressure system across region will bring more disruptionR…
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‘China in mind’: Japan mulls beefing up military as Ukraine war rings alarm
Country could double spending and acquire ‘first-strike’ capability in shift away from defensive postwar postu…
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US would defend Taiwan if attacked by China, says Joe Biden
President says US’s responsibility to protect island is ‘even stronger’ after Russia’s invasion of UkraineJoe …
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China rattled by calls for Japan to host US nuclear weapons
Influential former prime minister Shinzo Abe called for Tokyo to consider hosting US nuclear weapons in the wa…
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Coronavirus live: Japan and Poland report record cases; Germany seven-day rate at new high
Concerns about new Omicron offshoot in England; France to bring in strict restrictions for unvaccinated people…
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Lessons still to be learned about masks in schools | Letters
Asia can teach the UK much about keeping schools open during a pandemic, says Edward Vickers, while Jo Campion…
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US and Japan draw up joint military plan in case of Taiwan emergency – report
US would set up bases from a Japanese island to Taiwan and deploy troops, with Japan providing logistical supp…
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US official warns China against ‘catastrophic’ move on Taiwan
Kurt Campbell says Beijing assessing world’s response to Hong Kong crackdown to understand potential reaction …
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China blasts Japanese minister’s ‘sinister’ remarks about Taiwan
Beijing lodges diplomatic protest with Japan after defence minister calls island a ‘democratic country’China a…
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Uefa and UK discuss easing restrictions for Euro 2020; Putin blames money for EU delay of Sputnik V approval
UK currently has the strictest entry requirements of any host country; Russian president spoke as Serbia start…
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From lockdowns to pool parties: how Covid rules vary around the world
Countries have adopted different rules on business activity, education, socialising and travelCurfews and lock…