Japan’s New Leader Infuriated Beijing. She Isn’t Backing Down.

China claims the self-governing island of Taiwan as its own and hasn’t ruled out taking it by force. Beijing’s apoplectic ...

Japan launches homegrown ‘Doge’ to cut waste amid spending splurge

Tokyo’s version of Trump’s cost-cutting department follows stimulus plans that fuelled worries about fiscal sustainability ...

Japan protests after China tells citizens not to visit in escalating feud over leader's Taiwan remarks

China advised its citizens Friday to refrain from traveling to Japan in the near future. It cited earlier attacks against ...
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Trump Praises Japan’s New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi After First Official Call

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a great talk with Japans newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, ...

Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

Japan’s first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring

Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she’ll ...

Japan’s new prime minister sleeps two hours a night and asks aides to meet at 3am

The Japanese prime minister has revealed she typically sleeps for just two hours each night and asks aides to meet at 3am, ...

China delaying trade pledge to Trump: Report

Soybeans are the United States’ most valuable agricultural export, with China representing a critical market. According to the American Soybean Association, U.S. soybeans accounted for an average of ...