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Abe on Fuji TV says it is time for the U.S. to ditch strategic ambiguity and make clear it will defend Taiwan.

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says on Fuji TV: “Considering the cold, harsh reality of international politics, it is crucial to keep India in the Quad,” regardless of New Delhi’s lukewarm response to the Russian invasion.

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Speaker Pelosi at a Tokyo press conference: “If we do not speak out for human rights in China because of commercial interests, we lose all moral authority to speak out on human rights any place in the world”

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Every U.S. Navy surface ship has a copy of Bowditch’s “The American Practical Navigator,” which the quartermaster turns to if the GPS is down. But today I saw a heavily-used copy of “Janes Fighting Ships” (£1,797) on the USS Bainbridge — to identify enemy and allied ships alike.

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From Abe’s memoir: Xi stopped reading from prepared remarks in 2018, a sign of his growing authority. Xi said he "would not join the American Communist Party if he were born in the U.S. Instead he would be part of the Democratic or Republican party”

Abe calls Trump 'unconventional,' Xi 'realist' in posthumous memoir

Former Japanese PM offers in-depth accounts of interactions with world leaders

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Here is the article!

U.S. should abandon ambiguity on Taiwan defense: Japan's Abe

Former prime minister floats possibility of hosting American nuclear weapons

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Abe also floats the possibility of hosting U.S. nuclear weapons in Japan. "Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy take part in nuclear sharing, hosting American nuclear weapons. We need to understand how security is maintained around the world and have an open discussion."

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Sen. Tom Cotton: China "could possibly have nuclear overmatch against the United States before the end of this decade, is that correct?" Adm. Philip Davidson: "If they were to quadruple their stockpile Yes."

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2/ “India’s current relationship with China is tense. From that standpoint, Russia is an extremely important country for India,” Suga says, signaling that he understands New Delhi’s position.

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"When I was a little girl, I was told at the beach if I dug a hole deep enough we would reach China. So we've always felt a connection there."

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shows his Hiroshima Carps Baseball socks to Fumio Kishida Prime Minister of Japan after arriving in Hiroshima for G7 Summit. (Photo: No 10 Downing Street) @MichitoTsuruoka

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Analysis: Xi reprimanded by elders at Beidaihe over direction of nation Sources said that at this year’s gathering, a group of retired party elders reprimanded the top leader in ways they had not until now. via @NikkeiAsia

Analysis: Xi reprimanded by elders at Beidaihe over direction of nation

G20 absence hints at turmoil in Chinese domestic politics

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Matt Pottinger on China: “We saw a baby shark and thought that we could transform it into a dolphin. We kept feeding the shark and the shark got bigger and bigger. And now we're dealing with a formidable, great white." @NikkeiAsia より

China is 'great white shark' fed by West: ex-Trump adviser Pottinger

World must heed Xi's internal messaging to understand 'grand strategy'

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Britain calls for AUKUS expansion, to include India & Japan

Britain calls for AUKUS expansion

Britain has called for an overseeing body similar to NATO to ensure security in the Indo-Pacific. The chair of the UK's defence select committee has suggested the AUKUS agreement, a trilateral...

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3/ Suga says, for Japan’s national interest, it is important to: — Keep India in the Quad — Include ASEAN in the Quad — Do not block China from joining a free and open Indo-Pacific

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8/ "Modi's stance was that India would not join the Quad if it was just the U.S. and Australia. But if Japan was going to take the lead, he was going to say yes."

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I've been wanting to write about this anecdote for 23 years... 1/ "Mr. Prime Minister, who's the smartest foreign leader you've ever met?" we asked then Japanese PM Obuchi in 1999. "That's easy," he replied. "Hu Jintao, the VP of China, the next leader"

Xi's removal of Hu points to 'common prosperity,' not Taiwan invasion

Chinese president's dissent-free cabinet hints at unpopular decisions ahead

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Here is the Suga article:

Quad must keep India on board, former Japanese PM Suga says

Protecting 4-way partnership is crucial for 'free and open Indo-Pacific'

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China upping the ante in Taiwan? U.S. opens 2nd front in the Himalayas. U.S., India prepare for mountaintop drills near China border @Kimsubh @jimhandc @Cold_Peace_ @tanvi_madan @ncbipindra @JindalGlobalUNI

U.S., India prepare for mountaintop drills near China border

As Beijing ups pressure on Taiwan, Washington sends signal on potential 2nd front

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4/ There should be a discussion (with the U.S.) whether nuclear sharing would help the Japan-U.S. alliance, Suga says.

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NATO is planning to open a liaison office in Tokyo, the first of its kind in Asia, Nikkei Asia has learned. The station will allow it to conduct periodic consultations with Japan and key partners as China emerges as a new challenge.

NATO to open Japan office, deepening Indo-Pacific engagement

Two sides to upgrade cooperation on cyber, disruptive tech and disinformation

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AUKUS submarines: A burden too big for overloaded U.S. shipyards 1/ A senior U.S. Navy official has expressed concern that assisting Australia in acquiring nuclear-powered submarines may be too much of a burden for America's overstretched shipyards.

AUKUS submarines: A burden too big for overloaded U.S. shipyards

Rear admiral says more work would be 'detrimental' to overstretched industry

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Does Xi Jinping have a new speechwriter? Less boasting about the CCP and a more humble tone. Starting with this uncharacteristic sentence: “The Chinese economy has remained the 2nd largest in the world”

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7/ Abe on Quad: "In my 1st administration (2006-2007) I proposed the Quad to Manmohan Singh but unfortunately he was hesitant. I think he was concerned about damaging relations with China. In my 2nd administration (2012-2020) Narendra Modi was more understanding."

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U.S.-India joint statement notes India’s emergence as “a hub for the maintenance and repair of forward-deployed U.S. Navy assets and other aircraft and vessels”

Joint Statement from India and the United States | The White House

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., to India today, reaffirming the close and enduring

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Japan has many problems but child health care is not one of them. Today, my daughter had a swollen appendix and received a blood test, X-ray, ultra sound, IV and checked by three different doctors -- all at night, after hours. Cost was zero.

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"Lost Decade" is a great book. "Washington's failure to respond to the stunning growth of Chinese power stands as one of the three biggest foreign policy blunders since WWII, alongside the 1965 escalation in Vietnam and the 2003 invasion of Iraq"

U.S. cannot afford another 'lost decade' responding to China, authors say

Launch a new pivot to Asia and establish equilibrium, Blackwill and Fontaine argue

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18/ “Then Melania said, ‘Well what happens when the 201st bullet comes?’ and we all had a big laugh. It’s really important to spend time with other leaders.”

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China does not have access to the Sea of Japan. Its territory stops just 15 km short of the coast. But last month, Xi and Putin agreed to work with North Korea on allowing Chinese ships more access to the sea. This is potentially big. via @NikkeiAsia

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Analysis: Xi throws Okinawa into East Asia geopolitical cocktail 1/ On June 4, the People's Daily published a story on its front page. It introduced Xi's comments on the Ryukyu Islands, present day Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture.

Analysis: Xi throws Okinawa into East Asia geopolitical cocktail

President speaks of Ryukyu Kingdom's history, with emphasis on ties with China

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To counter China, the U.S. Navy needs to build two Virginia-class submarines a year. To provide subs to Australia under AUKUS, it will need to produce 2.33. But the fiscal 2025 budget request released Monday revealed that the Pentagon is in no such state. It ordered just one

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4/ On Barack Obama, Abe said: "We only spoke about work. He is a type of person who is difficult to forge friendship with."

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For years, NATO has been dominated by the West. This week, NATO started to adopt some of Turkey's language -- PKK, YPG, "terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations" Weird? I think it's the new reality. @SinanTavsan @RichOutzen

Turkey scores with NATO brinkmanship, flexing geopolitical veto

Erdogan signals to Biden he's a dealmaker, but leaves bitter aftertaste among allies

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China has become a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war through its large-scale support for Russia’s defence industrial base, NATO says. “THIS increases the threat Russia poses to its neighbors and to Euro-Atlantic security” For 1st time, China = threat

NATO labels China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war efforts

Alliance plans dialogue with Indo-Pacific partners on defense industrial cooperation

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Such an important piece by @ZackCooper and @GregPoling . China has not responded to Vietnam's South China Sea massive expansion because: -- It doesn't want a 2-front crisis -- Unlike the Philippines, it might punch back

The South China Sea Dog that Hasn’t Barked … Yet - War on the Rocks

Vietnam has been busy. In recent months, it has exponentially expanded the size of several features it controls in the Spratly Islands, including Barque

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6/ Nehru told the crowd: "Kishi is the prime minister of the country that won a war against the Russian Empire. Japan gave us the courage to fight the British to gain independence." The crowd erupted into cheers.

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Peace in Asia.

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Indian PM Modi, Japan PM Kishida at Delhi's Buddha jayanti park

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Why Xi tried to assure U.S. he has no plans for Taiwan invasion 1/ The No. 1 takeaway from the Biden-Xi summit was that the Chinese leader said, in no uncertain terms, that Beijing has no plans for an invasion of Taiwan in 2027 or 2035. via @NikkeiAsia

Why Xi tried to assure U.S. he has no plans for Taiwan invasion

Chinese leader plays for stability while facing economic stress at home

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Japanese officials watched how Israel fended off 99% of Iran's missiles and drones and are simulating how it may apply to the Indo-Pacific. "We are watching this with keen interest, especially how the ballistic missiles were shot down," one official said.

Japan studies Israel's air defense success with eye on Indo-Pacific

U.S.-Japan-Australia collaboration faces additional threat of China's hypersonics

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2/ Trump did not see himself as the leader of the Western world, Abe said. "He saw things from a bilateral lens, like treating U.S.-China ties as a matter of the trade balance or looking at U.S.-Russia relations solely as a matte of national security”

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17/ “The Secret Service was very worried and asked him to turn off the light because people would know which of the two Beasts the president was riding. Trump said, ‘Don’t worry Shinzo, this car can withstand 200 shots in one place.’”

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10/ "After the G-20 sessions were over there was a party at the West Lake. The Chinese had laid a transparent sheet over the water and ballerinas performed Swan Lake on the water. Theresa May repeated that it was so wonderful and that it was 'only possible in a dictatorship'"

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Very interesting. ⁦ @robertcobrien ⁩ describes Trump Asia policy: — Decouple from China — Invite Taiwan to Rimpac — Deploy entire Marine Corps to Pacific — Move one more carrier to Pacific — Build up militaries of Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam

The Return of Peace Through Strength

Making the case for Trump’s foreign policy.

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I wrote this week's cover story for @NikkeiAsia The Quad didn't mention "Russia" or "China" in its statement. But don't be fooled by the tepid language. The goal was to keep India on board for the bigger challenge: Taiwan. @ElbridgeColby @Isobe_koichi

All for one: U.S. enlists its Asian allies in defense of Taiwan

Washington fears a possible Chinese invasion by 2027. It will need all the help it can get

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India presents China a two-front problem, @USNavyCNO suggests “They now force China to not only look east, toward the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, but they now have to be looking over their shoulder at India” @ElbridgeColby @Chellaney

India presents China a two-front problem, U.S. Navy chief suggests

Adm. Gilday calls New Delhi an essential strategic partner of the future

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Xi Jinping picks new offensive coordinator for Taiwan: Wang Huning Analysis: Xi puts top brain in charge of Taiwan unification strategy

Analysis: Xi puts top brain in charge of Taiwan unification strategy

Wang Huning tasked with creating alternative to 'one country, two systems'

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14/ "I feel that I have been playing such a psychological war with my Chinese counterparts for many years. In this sense, the Chinese are completely different from the South Koreans, whose only tactic is to toss the chess board upside down."

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Japan to standardize arms with U.S., Europe for joint maintenance 1: Japanese defense contractors have traditionally had just one customer, the Self-Defense Forces. Now they will also cater to allies and partners. via @NikkeiAsia

Japan to standardize arms with U.S., Europe for joint maintenance

Move would boost domestic industries and military readiness while reducing costs

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The Biden-Xi lunch. Herbed Ricotta Ravioli, Artichoke Crisps Tarragon roasted Heritage Chicken Carolina Gold Rice Pilaf Charred Broccolini + Brussels Sprouts Almond Meringue Cake, Praline Buttercream, Concord Grape Sauce

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Japanese foreign minister heads to U.S. and Europe in January Poland, because Japan will play Poland’s role in a Taiwan war Finland & Sweden because of NATO Netherlands for chip consultations

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5/ Really nice anecdote from Abe on India. "In 1957, my grandfather Nobusuke Kishi visited India. I heard from the translator that people had gathered outside the PM's office. Jawaharlal Nehru said "I am going to give a speech to the people outside so I will introduce you"

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U.S. to create unified command within U.S. Forces Japan (not bringing over Pacific Fleet from Hawaii) U.S. and Japan to launch working group at 2+2 on Sunday. No decision yet on location, staff size, 3-star or 4-star.

U.S. to boost alliance with unified command for its forces in Japan

Countries to create working group to iron out details on cooperation

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Great to talk to @Pita_MFP during his trip to Washington. Thought he had clarity of mind and purity of mission. Thailand's Pita wants to put country back on U.S. and international radar via @NikkeiAsia

Thailand's Pita wants to put country back on U.S. and international radar

Ex-prime minister hopeful eyes comeback in next election

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The undersea string of pearls Only one ocean in the world is named after a country, Adm. Hari Kumar, India's chief of naval staff, says. "With water on three sides, India lies in the very lap of the Indian Ocean." But that dominance is being challenged.

Indian Ocean rivalry: China's naval maneuvers irk New Delhi

Submarine deals and ship deployment hint at Beijing's power projection

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“One China” is not enough. Now Global South leaders are now encouraged to mention “reunification” if they want to meet with Xi Jinping and Li Qiang. China presses Global South leaders to support Taiwan 'reunification'

China presses Global South leaders to support Taiwan 'reunification'

'One China' recognition no longer sufficient when meeting Beijing's top leaders

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3/ Donald Trump was "unconventional through and through," Abe says. "Japan as a whole would have been in a difficult situation if it became a target" of Trump's criticism, Abe said of his approach. "It was important to create an environment where we could talk."

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And just like that, there are no aircraft carriers in East Asia. U.S. faces sea power gap in China's backyard as carriers leave Asia

U.S. faces sea power gap in China's backyard as carriers leave Asia

The U.S Navy has no aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific.

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In 2015, Jokowi chose China over Japan to build a high-speed railway, because it would be ready quicker, possibly in 2018. Today, what appears to be a terminus station in Jakarta retains a skeletal appearance with lots of steel bars -- but not much more.

Belt and Roadblocks: More of China's borrowers fall into distress

Indonesia worries about whether it might fall into Sri Lanka-like debt trap

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At the White House, Kishida will note that recent events have shown globalization and interdependence alone cannot serve as a guarantor for peace in the world, and that Japan is now ready to act as America's "global partner."　(1) via @NikkeiAsia

Kishida: Japan ready to step up as U.S. 'global partner' at Biden summit

Deeper defense integration and economic ties top Japan's agenda, but Trump looms large

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Very interesting how they mentioned Taiwan in the U.S.-Philippines joint statement. "They affirm the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as an indispensable element of global security and prosperity" via @whitehouse

Joint Statement of the Leaders of the United States and the Philippines | The White House

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is honored to welcome Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Washington, DC. The leaders recognize the remarkable

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13/ "Chinese foreign policy is like chess. If an opponent looks to take one of your valuable pieces, you need to take one of theirs. To stop China's high-handed behavior, it was important that I continue to win elections and make clear to them that Abe was here to stay."

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16/ “Lots of people were waving on the street. Trump asked me: ‘Shinzo, are they waving at you or at me?’ I said ‘It’s you. The car has an American flag on it’ and he was very happy. He turned on the light and waved back so everyone could see him.”

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1/ "If China were to invade Taiwan, it could face a four-front crisis." Such commentary pieces have been popping up on Chinese social media and have uncharacteristically not been deleted. via @NikkeiAsia

Analysis: China's messaging machine tamps down Taiwan war hype

Wolf-warrior propaganda proves too effective, leaving authorities rattled

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NATO and Japan to cooperate in 16 areas, align defense equipment 1/ NATO and Japan have concluded negotiations over a new cooperation document and are preparing to announce the pillars at the Vilnius Summit next week. via @NikkeiAsia

NATO and Japan to cooperate in 16 areas, align defense equipment

Kishida set to announce new cooperation document at Vilnius summit

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India bolsters ties with Global South heavyweight Egypt 1/ Sisi plans to acquire a large number of light combat aircraft. India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) is pitching its homegrown, single-engine HAL Tejas fighter.

India bolsters ties with Global South heavyweight Egypt

Modi and Sisi seek strategic relationship, with focus on defense and energy

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Chinese diplomats in Washington have been urgently gathering information about U.S. mid-range missiles sent to the Philippines in April for a drill — and are still there. The concern is that they will be shipped to Japan next.

China on edge over prolonged U.S. missile deployment in Asia

Launcher based in Philippines 'like bringing dagger to lunch,' Chinese official says

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“It is high time for Japan to liquidate some of its U.S. Treasury holdings to fund its own defense and domestic policy needs. Tokyo and Washington need to strike a new balance of defense and financial burden-sharing” says Prof. Matsumura.

Japan cannot afford a global alliance with the U.S.

PM Kishida lacks domestic support to take on more military and financial burdens

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Less than two months after redirecting the USS Theodore Roosevelt from Asia to the Middle East, the U.S. has now ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln to follow suit. The USS Carl Vinson, which was in Hawaii for RIMPAC, is now headed back to the U.S. Asia is wide open.

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Nice speech by Kishida to Congress, which acknowledges that there is self-doubt and exhaustion among Americans for upholding the international order single-handedly. "The U.S. should not be expected to do it all, unaided and on your own," he said.

Japan's Kishida says U.S. not alone in upholding world order

Prime minister tells Congress that now is not the time for self-doubt

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'China-led order won't materialize': Japan experts call for realism 1/ Despite Japan's recent obsession with great power competition, China isn't building a new world order, and even if it did, nobody would be happy with it, scholars say via @NikkeiAsia

'China-led order won't materialize': Japan experts call for realism

Tokyo should team with 'middle powers' for more autonomy, new report says

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Philippines may allow U.S. military access during Taiwan crisis 1/ The Philippines would let U.S. forces use bases in the event of a Taiwan conflict “if it is important for us, for our own security,” the Philippine ambassador to the U.S. says.

Philippines may allow U.S. military access during Taiwan crisis

American forces could use bases only 'if it is important for us,' ambassador says

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Are companies prepared for "zero-China?" -- Building supply chains that do not depend on the Asian powerhouse.

Japanese companies explore how to go 'zero-China' amid tensions

Disruption of shipments from China could cost production value of $360bn

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Turkey has both geopolitical veto power (Sweden) and the choice of who to empower in the region (Saudi, Azerbaijan, Pakistan) Turkey's Baykar signs largest drone deal with Saudi Arabia via @NikkeiAsia

Turkey's Baykar signs largest drone deal with Saudi Arabia

Sale of advanced Akinci reflects major thaw between regional powers

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“The Chinese have tried to isolate Taiwan, keeping them most recently from taking part in the WHO. They may try to keep Taiwan from visiting or participating in other places, but they will not isolate Taiwan by preventing us to travel there”

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Biden, Xi to revive 11-year relationship at Bali summit 1/ Few world leaders have spent as much one-on-one time with Xi Jinping as Joe Biden. When Biden visited China in 2011, he had five meetings with Xi over six days.

Biden, Xi to revive 11-year relationship at Bali summit

In 2011, then-U.S. vice president met Chinese counterpart five times over six days

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Subtle diplomatic messaging: 1/ Biden visited Xi's hotel. This is standard procedure for an inaugural summit between two equal heads of state. The Chinese leader, who has been in office for 10 years, gets to play the role of host to the newer leader.

Biden, Xi lay out red lines on Taiwan to avoid misunderstanding

U.S. president sees no immediate invasion by China after 3-hour meeting

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No checks, no balance. 1/ China's summer political season has arrived. Communist Party leaders have gathered in Beidaihe to hold their annual, secretive discussions on the state of the nation.

Analysis: Xi opens Beidaihe with no elders but plenty of challenges

Secretive conclave to discuss Taiwan unification, sour economy and U.S. ties

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Does Japan need nuclear-powered submarines? 1/ PM Kishida says no. — The Atomic Energy Basic Act limits utilization of nuclear energy to peaceful purposes — Our strategy is to counter enemy nuclear subs with conventional subs — Cost is enormous

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Japan in 2023: 89% see China a threat 87% see North Korea a threat 90% see Russia a threat 83% of people fear an attack More Japanese want bigger role in U.S. security alliance: poll

More Japanese want bigger role in U.S. security alliance: poll

Sentiment shifts amid Ukraine war and heightened regional threats

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No longer a silent service. US Pacific Fleet submarine fleet commander tells Breaking Defense that there are 18 submarines underway in the Pacific Ocean. Of these, seven are operating west of the international dateline. Stunning detail.

The Silent Service no more? Pacific submarine fleet a key part of Pacific deterrence

Rear Adm. Jeffrey Jablon, the Submarine Force, US Pacific Fleet (SUBPAC) commander, talks with author Robbin Laird about his view of pacific deterrence.

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Please don’t sit on the shrine guardrails people! So much for shared values …

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Japanese and South Korean admirals boarding an American SSBN, armed with ballistic nuclear missiles, is quite the development.

First of its Kind Submarine Visit Forges Relationship

Senior leaders from the navies of Japan, South Korea and the United States visited Naval Base Guam to embark a U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine operating off Guam, April 18.U.S. Navy

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"Taiwan is one of the freest countries in the world. Their democracy was hard in the making. Their economy is flourishing, we have seen the success of their semiconductor business. And in governance, LGBTQ and all kinds of issues. This isn't about me, it's about them"

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9/ More on Abe's observations on Xi: "At the 2014 Beijing APEC and the 2015 Bandung Conference I met Xi but the atmosphere was very bad. He did not smile once. But when we met at the G-20 in Hangzhou in 2016, it had changed to a much friendlier mood."

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New Indo-Pacom Commander Samuel Paparo says China's expansionist claims go beyond "gray zone" tactics. They should be described as ICAD, he said. "Illegal, Coercive, Aggressive and Deceptive," via @NikkeiAsia

China's territorial claims illegal, deceptive: U.S. Indo-Pacific chief

Adm. Samuel Paparo says Beijing's actions go further than 'gray zone'

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12/ "Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao were like two strikers on a football team. Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang were definitely not equals. Their relationship was more like Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai, who even as premier took great pains to serve Mao"

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Prof. Jin Canrong to Nikkei: — It is very likely that China will unify Taiwan by force by 2027 — China already has the capability to unify Taiwan within one week — The PLA can defeat any U.S. force within 1,000 nautical miles of the coastline

China eyes 'armed unification' with Taiwan by 2027: key academic

Mainland can bring the island under its control in a week, Jin Canrong says

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The fast moving Quad. Japan seeks first in-person Quad summit in June on G-7 sidelines 1/3

Japan seeks first in-person Quad summit in June on G-7 sidelines

Suga plans trip to India after Washington visit to shore up support

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Four months after Navy Secretary Del Toro toured shipyards in South Korea & Japan, pitching for Asian shipbuilders to invest in U.S. yards, the first such case was announced on Thursday. South Korea's Hanwha agrees to acquire American shipyard for $100m

South Korea's Hanwha agrees to acquire American shipyard for $100m

U.S. Navy Secretary Del Toro calls Philly Shipyard bid a 'game-changing milestone'

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Great analysis by @observingjapan 1/ Years after leaving office, former British Prime Minister Thatcher was asked what she thought her greatest achievement was. "Tony Blair and New Labour," she answered. "We forced our opponents to change their minds."

Shinzo Abe's greatest achievement may turn out to be Fumio Kishida

The LDP's first liberal prime minister in 30 years could be its last

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“Europeans will listen to Lu and think, this is how the Chinese and Russians talk among themselves, about a world divided into spheres of influence — China over Taiwan & the Pacific, and Russia over Ukraine & its former empire” — Such a good quote!

China Tries to Limit Damage From Diplomat’s Comments That Riled Europe (Published 2023)

Remarks by China’s ambassador to France questioning the sovereignty of ex-Soviet states threatened to upset China’s efforts to balance courting Europe with supporting Russia.

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The one interesting thing Biden said: "When I came into office, the conventional wisdom was that China would inevitably surpass the United States. That's not the case anymore." (I wonder if that's an accomplishment but it is true)

Biden tells the nation 'the idea of America lies in your hands'

President says in Oval Office speech he is passing the torch to a new generation

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15/ Interesting scene during Trump’s visit to Japan in May 2019. “After watching Sumo, we were to move to an Izakaya restaurant in Roppongi for dinner. But Trump’s motorcade is 30 cars long and if we went separately, we would arrive at different times. So I rode on his Beast”

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Indo-Pacific Commander Adm. Philip Davidson calls the Quad a "diamond of democracies" and says there is talk of establishing liaison officers. Q&A at @AEI with @DEricSayers

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“Our friendship with Taiwan is a strong one, bipartisan in the House and the Senate, with overwhelming support for peace and the status quo.”

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CSIS has quietly built up an archive of 200 translations of recent Chinese speeches, academic papers and government documents in hopes of offering a better understanding of Beijing's ambitions and fears. @CSIS_Interpret via @NikkeiAsia

U.S. translation project opens window on China's ambitions, fears

CSIS think tank's archive aims to enhance understanding, avoid 'escalation spiral'

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Interesting briefing by Kurt Campbell on Taiwan. 1/ The tone was harsh on China. “The PRC used the [Pelosi] visit as a pretext to launch an intensified pressure campaign against Taiwan and to try to change the status quo”

On-the-Record Press Call by Kurt Campbell, Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for...

Via Teleconference 12:44 P.M. EDTMODERATOR: Thank you, everyone, and thanks for joining. So I think you all saw the invite that went out for

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Is it just me, but is Chicago super nice to visitors? When my international card didn’t work at the subway entrance, the station worker used her card to let me in. On the bus, when I didn’t have the exact change, the driver said “just pay a dollar. Welcome to Chicago”

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"China has some contradictions. Some progress in terms of lifting people up, and some horrible things happening which are regarded as flagrant genocide."

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11/ "After the show I had a meeting with Xi and told him that I had never seen such a wonderful show. Xi smiled and said 'I would think so. I hope it was memorable.' This way, we were able to start our meeting with a normal conversation."

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