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Japan's government plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on one of its remote western islands near Taiwan by March 2031, the country's defence minister said on Tuesday. It is the first time Japan has specified the timing of the deployment.
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Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Vessel, Arrests Captain
By Hiroshi Hiyama Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, in a move likely to further heighten tensions with Beijing. In November, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enraged China ...
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Japan to Deploy Missile Systems on Island Near Taiwan by 2031: Defence Minister
Japan's government plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on one of its remote western islands near Taiwan by March 2031, the country's defence minister said on Tuesday. It is the first time Japan has specified the timing of the deployment.
Japan PM Takaichi Warns of China ‘Coercion’, Vows Security Overhaul
By Tim Kelly and John Geddie Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of growing Chinese "coercion" in her first post-election speech to parliament on Friday, and pledged to overhaul defence strategy, ease curbs on military exports and strengthen critical supply chains. ...
Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Vessel, Arrests Captain
By Hiroshi Hiyama Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, in a move likely to further heighten tensions with Beijing. In November, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enraged China ...