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December 2013 - Japan Special Weapons News

  • South Korean Lawmakers Condemn Japan War Shrine Visit VOA 31 Dec 2013 -- South Korean lawmakers have condemned Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe's visit to a controversial shrine honoring World War II dead, including war criminals. The denunciation is the latest sign of the diplomatic falling out that has seen Japan's relations with South Korea and China reach a new low.
  • Statement by the Spokesperson of the ROK Government on Japanese Prime Minister Abe's visit to the Yasukuni Shrine ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Dec 2013 -- The government of the Republic of Korea cannot help but deplore and feel anger over Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit on Thursday, December 26, to the Yasukuni Shrine, which glorifies Japan's history of colonial rule and war of aggression and enshrines war criminals despite continued concerns and warnings by neighboring countries and the international community.
  • Japan's Abe Condemned for Visit to Controversial War Shrine VOA 26 Dec 2013 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the controversial Yasukuni shrine Thursday, sparking outrage in China and South Korea and further damaging Japan's already frosty relations with the region. Yasukuni shrine honors the country's nearly 2.5 million war dead, including convicted World War II war criminals.
  • China Protests Japan War Shrine Visit RFE/RL 26 Dec 2013 -- China has summoned Japan's ambassador and delivered a 'strong protest' after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a controversial shrine.
  • China scathing on Abe's Yasukuni visit Xinhua 26 Dec 2013 -- China on Thursday condemned Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to the Yasukuni shrine, saying the gesture is 'a major new political obstacle' to already strained relations.
  • Chinese military lashes out at Japanese defense documents People's Daily 21 Dec 2013 -- Chinese military on Friday accused Japan of using the pretext of safeguarding its own national security and regional peace for military expansion.
  • Taiwan regrets multi-language versions of Japan's Diaoyutai video CNA 13 Dec 2013 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday it was regrettable that Japan's Foreign Ministry has now posted a propaganda video on the Diaoyutai Islands on its website in many languages and urged Tokyo to handle the issue in a cautious manner.
  • 'Containing China' a Japanese strategy People's Daily 12 Dec 2013 -- Japan is trying to justify attempts to break away from its pacifist Constitution and build up its military by fanning the so-called China threat, experts said after Japan released the final draft of its national security strategy on Wednesday.
  • Japan, S Korea hold joint drill in East China Sea Iran Press TV 12 Dec 2013 -- Japan and South Korea have carried out a joint naval exercise in the East China Sea, located in an area within China's new Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
  • China dismisses Japan's opposition to South China Sea ADIZ People's Daily 09 Dec 2013 -- China dismissed the Japanese Defense Minister's remarks on the South China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
  • China's top legislature rejects Japanese resolution on ADIZ People's Daily 08 Dec 2013 -- The Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Saturday said China's top legislature firmly oppose a Japanese resolution on China's East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
  • Japan launches security council People's Daily 05 Dec 2013 -- With an eye on China, Japan established its US-style National Security Council on Wednesday, a move that analysts said will speed up Tokyo's policy decisions relating to diplomacy and defense.
  • Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Track Russian Bombers RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2013 -- Japan placed its air force on alert on Friday after two Russian Tupolev Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers flew near its airspace, the Japanese military said.
  • UN team praises Japan's efforts to decommission damaged nuclear plant, notes challenges UN News Centre 04 Dec 2013 -- A team from the United Nations nuclear watchdog today praised Japan for its efforts to decommission the damaged Fukushima power station, while noting that several complex challenges have to be addressed to ensure the plant's stability.
  • Taiwan to speak up if Japan interferes with Taiwanese aircraft CNA 03 Dec 2013 -- Taiwan will express its deep concerns to Japan if Japanese authorities interfere with Taiwanese civilian aircraft flying through an area where the two countries' airspace zones overlap, an official said Tuesday.
  • Yokota Airmen share airdrop techniques with Japanese counterparts AFNS 03 Dec 2013 -- Yokota Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing showcased their low-cost, low-altitude airdrop methods and capabilities with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, showing their counterparts how to provide affordable, reliable, safe and accurate airdrops for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
  • Biden to Raise US Concerns Over Air Defense Zone VOA 02 Dec 2013 -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is in Japan -- the first stop of a six-day Asian tour at a time of heightened tensions over China's newly declared air defense zone.



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