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July 2022 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on statements by Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihiko Isozaki Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Jul 2022
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi US Dept. of State 29 Jul 2022
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, and Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Hagiuda Koichi at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 29 Jul 2022
- Joint Statement of the U.S.-Japan Economic Policy Consultative Committee: Strengthening Economic Security and the Rules-Based Order US Dept. of State 29 Jul 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Japan on the occasion of the inaugural ministerial meeting of the U.S.-Japan Economic Policy Consultative Committee.
- Opening Remarks with Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Hagiuda Koichi US Dept. of State 29 Jul 2022
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Myanmar Military Junta's Executions US Dept. of State 28 Jul 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
- President Tsai seeks Japan security cooperation CNA 28 Jul 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Thursday told a visiting Japanese parliamentarian delegation that Taiwan looked forward to working with Japan on efforts to maintain the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
- China will firmly take countermeasures against US deployment of intermediate-range missiles in Japan: Defense Spokesperson PLA Daily 28 Jul 2022 -- Senior Colonel Wu Qian, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, expressed a serious warning against the United States' attempt to deploy intermediate-range ballistic missile in Japan at a news conference held on Thursday. "If it is put into practice, China will take resolute countermeasures, and the US and Japan should have no illusions about this," said the spokesperson.
- Japan Sets Record With Over 203,000 New Daily COVID-19 Cases Sputnik 27 Jul 2022 -- The daily tally of COVID-19 cases in Japan has surpassed 203,000, breaking the record since the start of the pandemic, Japanese media reported on Wednesday.
- Japan delegation eyes security exchanges with Taiwan visit CNA 27 Jul 2022 -- Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is currently leading a parliamentary delegation to Taiwan, said Wednesday that the trip was aimed at fostering exchanges on Japan-Taiwan security.
- Japan's 2022 defense white paper disregards facts, full of bias: spokesperson People's Daily 27 Jul 2022 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Tuesday said the China-related part of Japan's 2022 defense white paper shows a total disregard for facts and is full of bias.
- Chinese Military Slams Japan's Annual Defense Report Over Taiwan Comments Sputnik 26 Jul 2022 -- The Defense of Japan 2022 white paper undermines the foundations of Chinese-Japanese relations by making unfounded statements on Taiwan's security, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Tuesday.
- Japan has made a very dangerous move: Defense spokesperson PLA Daily 26 Jul 2022
- Japan - AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) DSCA 25 Jul 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $293 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Myanmar: Joint Statement on Execution of Pro-Democracy and Opposition Leaders European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Jul 2022 -- A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States, condemning the military regime's execution of pro-democracy and opposition leaders in Myanmar.
- MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND JAPAN MARITIME SELF DEFENSE FORCE IN THE ANDAMAN SEA India PIB 23 Jul 2022 -- A Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) was conducted between Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and Indian Navy on 23 Jul 22 in Andaman Sea. INS Sukanya, an offshore patrol vessel and JS Samidare, a Murasame class destroyer, undertook various exercises including seamanship activities, aircraft operations and tactical manoeuvres as part of the operational interaction. The two countries have been carrying out regular exercises in IOR towards reinforcing maritime association.
- Japan expands coverage of Taiwan issue in latest defense white paper CNA 22 Jul 2022 -- Japan has referred to Taiwan as an "extremely important partner" in its annual defense white paper, which was released Friday and showed a significantly wider coverage of the Taiwan issue from the previous year.
- China urges Japan to stop hyping up security threats to justify its military build-up People's Daily 23 Jul 2022 -- China on Friday expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to concerning content in Japan's 2022 defense white paper, urging the country to stop arbitrarily hyping up security threats in the neighborhood to justify its military build-up.
- Japan renews promise to help Philippines modernize its military Radio Free Asia 19 Jul 2022 -- During a visit to Manila, Japan's vice minister for defense renewed Tokyo's commitment to helping the Philippines modernize its military, as the Southeast Asian nation faces territorial threats, Filipino officials said Tuesday.
- Experts: Seoul, Tokyo Maintain Ties Despite Possible Japanese Military Expansion VOA 19 Jul 2022 -- As South Korea and Japan agree to improve bilateral ties, experts say the latter's possible constitutional revision allowing military expansion should be in line with the Biden administration's effort to forge a strong Washington-Seoul-Tokyo trilateral front against the threats of China and North Korea.
- Joint Statement on the COVID-19 Global Action Plan Foreign Ministerial Meeting US Dept. of State 19 Jul 2022 -- The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Minister of Japan.
- Tokyo Expected to Hike Defense Budget Following Liberal Democrats' Resounding Election Win Sputnik 18 Jul 2022 -- In April, the Liberal Democrat-led Japanese government announced its intent to double the country's defense budget to 2% of its gross domestic product. Tokyo was already the world's ninth-largest spender on its military, despite Japan being a constitutionally pacifist country.
- Japan to forgo setting ceiling on 2023 military spending: Report Press TV 16 Jul 2022 -- Japan will reportedly forgo setting a ceiling on its military spending in next fiscal year's annual budget, in a move which indicates its interest in boosting military at a time of tension with its neighbor China.
- Japanese PM says "maximum caution" needed as COVID-19 cases spike People's Daily 15 Jul 2022 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that "maximum caution" is necessary amid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Japan.
- Joint statement on supporting Ukraine in its proceeding at the International Court of Justice European External Action Service (EEAS) 13 Jul 2022 -- Statement on behalf of Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States and the European Union:
- U.S., Japan Finance Chiefs Vow To Help Ukraine Cope With War-Induced Economic Pressures RFE/RL 12 Jul 2022 -- The U.S. Treasury secretary and her Japanese counterpart say the two countries have agreed to cooperate in dealing with challenges brought about by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the protected war there.
- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on anti-Russia statements by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Jul 2022
- Blinken Expresses Condolences During Tokyo Visit VOA 11 Jul 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed condolences during a visit Monday to Tokyo following the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida US Dept. of State 11 Jul 2022
- Report: US Aims to Deploy Mid-Range Missiles in Japan for 'Integrated Deterrence' Against China Sputnik 10 Jul 2022 -- The US has received numerous warnings from China not to increase its military posture in Asia and the Pacific region. Beijing claims that the military presence of the US contributes to the unrest in the region, while the Biden administration has increased its cooperation with allies, noting this as one of the main goals in the region.
- Special Representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim's Meeting with Japanese General Director Funakoshi and Republic of Korea Special Representative Kim US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2022
- Japan Conservatives Eye Constitutional Revision After Election Win VOA 10 Jul 2022 -- Sunday's sweeping election win by Japan's conservative ruling coalition may help pave the way for a historic revision to the country's pacifist constitution, but analysts warn such a revision is far from certain, noting fierce public division over the issue.
- After Abe Murder, His Party Appears to Secure Big Election Win VOA 10 Jul 2022 -- Japan's conservative ruling coalition appears likely to maintain its majority in the upper house of parliament, in a Sunday election that came two days after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
- Chinese premier extends condolences over passing away of former Japanese PM Abe People's Daily 10 Jul 2022 -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday sent a message of condolence to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida over the sudden and unfortunate passing away of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
- Abe remembered in China as controversial figure who 'ruined own contribution to bilateral ties' Global Times 09 Jul 2022 -- Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, 67, died hours after being shot by a gunman on Friday, July 8, in western Japan's Nara, where he was making a campaign speech for the parliament's upper house election to be held on Sunday.
- Xi sends condolences to Japanese PM on Abe's death Global Times 09 Jul 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message of condolences to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the "sudden and unfortune" passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on behalf of the Chinese government and people and in his own name, and expressed sympathies to Abe's family.
- President Xi Jinping Sends Message of Condolence to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida following the Passing of Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe PRC MofA 09 Jul 2022 -- President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on July 9.
- Japanese, US militaries plot to deploy mid-range missiles in Japan Press TV 09 Jul 2022 -- Japan's armed forces and the United States' military have plotted several times to assist Washington in deploying intermediate-range ballistic missiles on the Asian country's southwestern islands in an attempt to achieve "integrated deterrence" against China, a source close to the matter says.
- Secretary Blinken's Trilateral Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park US Dept. of State 08 Jul 2022
- Late former prime minister saw the fates of Taiwan, Japan as bound together Radio Free Asia 08 Jul 2022 -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated on Friday, once remarked: "If Taiwan has a problem, then so do Japan and the United States."
- Taiwan condemns 'violence' following shooting of Japan's Shinzo Abe CNA 08 Jul 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Friday condemned what she called "violent and illegal" action in response to the shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign event in western Japan earlier in the day.
- Former Japan leader Abe remembered as a friend to Taiwan after death CNA 08 Jul 2022 -- The death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, extolled by many in Taiwan for his consistent support in the face of Chinese aggression, has been met with grief and mourning from those across the country's political spectrum.
- Abe remembered in China as controversial figure who 'ruined own contribution to bilateral ties' Global Times 08 Jul 2022 -- Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, 67, died hours after being shot by a gunman on Friday, July 8, in western Japan's Nara, where he was making a campaign speech for the parliament's upper house election to be held on Sunday.
- Amid grieving in Asia for Japan's Shinzo Abe, Chinese nationalists celebrate Radio Free Asia 08 Jul 2022 -- The shooting death of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe Friday prompted grief across Asia, but mixed reactions on China's tightly controlled internet, with nationalistic Little Pinks openly celebrating Abe's death and government censors blocking a cryptic hashtag that could be a reference to public anger at the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s own leaders.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 08 Jul 2022
- Abe to Be Remembered for Staunch US Alliance, Counterweight to China VOA 08 Jul 2022 -- Assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will go down in history as a staunch U.S. ally who supported Western strength in East Asia to counter the rise of China, analysts said Friday.
- World Leaders Express Shock, Sadness on Killing of Japan's Abe VOA 08 Jul 2022 -- World leaders expressed shock and sadness after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed Friday in western Japan while giving a campaign speech.
- Japan's Abe Brought Lasting Change to Country's Defense Approach VOA 08 Jul 2022 -- Both during and after his time as Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe, who was shot and killed Friday at a campaign event in western Japan, had a profound impact on Japanese politics and security.
- Statement by President Biden on the Killing of Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo The White House 08 Jul 2022
- Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan The White House 08 Jul 2022
- Statement by President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Mourning Former Prime Minister Abe The White House 08 Jul 2022
- Ex-Japanese PM Abe Dies After Being Shot in Nara Sputnik 08 Jul 2022 -- Abe, who was Japan's longest-serving prime minster, was fatally wounded while he was campaigning for a fellow LDP member in the western Japanese city of Nara.
- Japan's ex-PM Abe dead after being shot at campaign event Press TV 08 Jul 2022 -- Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is dead after being shot at a campaign event in the Nara region, local media report.
- Japan's Ex-PM Abe Dies After Shooting VOA 08 Jul 2022 -- Shinzo Abe, Japan's influential former prime minister, has died after being shot in the chest during a speech Friday, according to Japanese officials.
- Chinese, Russian warships approach Diaoyu Islands as Russia 'sends warning to Japan' Global Times 04 Jul 2022 -- Japan's Ministry of Defense hyped on Monday that Chinese and Russian warships were spotted near the Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea almost at the same time earlier in the day. Chinese and Russian vessels have the right, albeit different, to freely navigate in the contiguous zone of the Diaoyu Islands of China, experts pointed out, saying that the Russian Navy's recent military activities in the West Pacific is a warning to Japan amid Japanese sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis.
- DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hits at Hostility of U.S. and Its Vassal Forces KCNA 03 Jul 2022 -- A spokesperson for the DPRK Foreign Ministry Saturday gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA as regards the fact that the U.S. and its vassal forces openly revealed their hostility towards the DPRK during the recent NATO summit:
- North Korea FM spokesman: US creating an 'Asian NATO' with South Korea and Japan Press TV 03 Jul 2022 -- North Korea has criticized the recent agreement between the United States, South Korea and Japan on strengthening military cooperation, asserting it is part of a US plan to create a military alliance like NATO in the region.
- Tokyo 'to Protest Any Discrimination of Japanese Holdings' in Russia's Sakhalin-2 Sputnik 02 Jul 2022 -- Japan will protest any discrimination against the Mitsui and Mitsubishi holding companies to protect their investment in Russia's Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project, a senior official told the Yomiuri Shimbun daily.
- Tokyo Scrambles After Putin Orders Transfer Of Joint Oil And Gas Project RFE/RL 01 Jul 2022 -- Japan's government warned on July 1 that its "interests must not be undermined" after a Moscow decree ordered a transfer of the operations of a multibillion-dollar joint oil and gas project to a new Russian entity.
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