Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
August 2023 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- Ukrainian president, Japanese PM discuss security guarantees over phone People's Daily 30 Aug 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed security guarantees for his country during phone talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the president's press service said Tuesday.
- North Korea warns of 'nuclear war' as US, Japan, South Korea stage drills Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- The United States, South Korea, and Japan have staged joint maritime missile drills off the Korean peninsula, drawing condemnation from North Korea which warned Washington and its allies of the "danger of a nuclear war."
- Japan - Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) DSCA 28 Aug 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $104 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Japan should reflect on international opposition to its selfish and irresponsible act: Chinese FM Global Times 28 Aug 2023 -- China has always protected the safety and legitimate rights and interests of foreigners in China in accordance with the law, and China strongly urges the Japanese side to immediately cease the dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean, while the Japan should reflect on the international opposition to its selfish and irresponsible act, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
- Upset about Fukushima, Chinese netizens bash Japan, make nuisance calls Radio Free Asia 28 Aug 2023 -- Chinese social media was awash with anti-Japanese sentiment on Monday after Beijing criticized the release of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the surrounding ocean, sparking fears of tainted seafood and environmental damage.
- Anti-Japan Sentiment Grows in China Following Fukushima Water Release VOA 28 Aug 2023 -- China is witnessing a rise in public outrage toward Japan after Tokyo released treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant on August 24. After Beijing banned imports of Japanese seafood, Chinese netizens began to call for boycotts on a wide range of Japanese products while others tried to stock up on essential supplies.
- Australia welcomes Japan's first international F-35A deployment Australia DOD 28 Aug 2023 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has welcomed a visit by Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A Lightning II aircraft and personnel to Australia, marking the first time Japan has deployed these aircraft overseas.
- Japan's Release of Treated Water US Dept. of State 25 Aug 2023 -- Japan suffered a tragedy on March 11, 2011, when a 9.1 magnitude earthquake - the fourth most powerful ever recorded - and a subsequent tsunami devastated the Tohoku region.
- Beijing's protests over Fukushima water release spark panic-buying of salt Radio Free Asia 25 Aug 2023 -- Chinese shoppers are panic-buying salt amid concerns that the release of treated radioactive wastewater from Japan's damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant could affect future availability.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi US Dept. of State 24 Aug 2023
- PACAF, allies support Pacific Airlift Rally 23 US Air Force 24 Aug 2023 -- Pacific Air Force Airmen returned from Pacific Airlift Rally 23, a multinational, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise involving the U.S., Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia air forces at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Aug. 14-18.
- IAEA Director General Statement on Discharge of Fukushima Daiichi ALPS Treated Water IAEA 24 Aug 2023 -- Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) today started discharging ALPS treated water stored at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts present at the site confirmed.
- Japan: IAEA monitoring treated water release from Fukushima nuclear plant UN News 24 Aug 2023 -- Japan has begun discharging treated radioactive wastewater from the disabled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Pacific Ocean, 12 years on from the major meltdown there, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Thursday.
- Japan releases Fukushima nuclear wastewater despite concerns Radio Free Asia 24 Aug 2023 -- Japan has started the gradual release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, despite regional and local concerns, with plans to eventually pump more than a million metric tons of it into the sea.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Statement on the Japanese Government's Start of Releasing Fukushima Nuclear-Contaminated Water into the Ocean PRC MofA 24 Aug 2023 -- On August 24, in disregard of the strong criticism and opposition from the international community, the Japanese government unilaterally started the release of the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean. China firmly opposes and strongly condemns it.
- Press Statement of DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman KCNA 24 Aug 2023 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK issued the following press statement on Thursday:
- China suspends imports of all Japanese aquatic products People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- China will suspend the imports of all aquatic products originating from Japan starting from Thursday to prevent risks from Japan's discharge of nuclear-contaminated wastewater.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement On the Launch Using Ballistic Missile Technology by North Korea US Dept. of State 24 Aug 2023 -- 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.
- North Korea Fires Presumed Missile, Prompts Brief Evacuation Call in Japan Sputnik 23 Aug 2023 -- The Japanese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that North Korea presumably fired a ballistic missile that flew over Japanese territory and momentarily prompted an evacuation order.
- Exercise Malabar deepens regional military cooperation Australia DOD 23 Aug 2023 -- Australia, India, Japan and the United States successfully conducted Exercise Malabar in Sydney and across Australia's east coast from 10 to 21 August.
- U.S. maritime forces join Royal Canadian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for exercise Noble Chinook US Navy 22 Aug 2023 -- U.S. Navy and Coast Guard forces joined with allies from the Royal Canadian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for exercise Noble Chinook in the Northwestern Pacific on Aug. 22.
- N Korea warns of 'thermonuclear war', slams US deals with S Korea, Japan Press TV 22 Aug 2023 -- North Korea has warned of a "thermonuclear war" as the potential outcome of recent trilateral deals reached at the US Camp David presidential retreat to further boost ties between Washington, Seoul and Tokyo while slamming huge annual war games between US and South Korean forces.
- North Korea Warns Japan of Plans to Launch Satellite From August 24-31 Sputnik 22 Aug 2023 -- North Korea warned Japan of plans to launch a ballistic missile with a satellite from August 24-31, the Japan Coast Guard said on Tuesday.
- U.S., Japan, South Korea reaffirm commitment to cross-strait peace CNA 19 Aug 2023 -- The leaders of the United States, Japan and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait following a trilateral meeting in Maryland on Friday.
- At Camp David, Leaders Criticize Beijing's Moves in South China Sea VOA 18 Aug 2023 -- Leaders of the United States, Japan and South Korea wrapped their Friday summit at the U.S. presidential retreat, Camp David, cementing a newly established trilateral partnership with a pledge for a unified trilateral response during a regional crisis, focusing on threats from China and North Korea.
- Japan, US, Australia to Conduct Joint Naval Drills in South China Sea - Reports Sputnik 18 Aug 2023 -- Japan, the United States and Australia will conduct joint naval exercises in the South China Sea on August 23, a Japanese news agency reported on Friday, citing sources.
- U.S. Department of Defense and Japan Ministry of Defense Press Release on the Commencement of Glide Phase Interceptor Cooperative Development DoD 18 Aug 2023-- During the January 2023 Security Consultative Committee ("2+2") meeting, the United States and Japan concurred with beginning discussions on potential joint development of a future interceptor.
- Remarks by President Biden, President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan in Joint Press Conference | Camp David, MD The White House 18 Aug 2023
- Camp David Principles The White House 18 Aug 2023
- The Spirit of Camp David: Joint Statement of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States The White House 18 Aug 2023
- Remarks by President Biden, President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan Before Trilateral Meeting | Camp David, MD The White House 18 Aug 2023
- Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on United States Trilateral Summit with Japan and the Republic of Korea DoD 18 Aug 2023-- Today is a historic day for the United States and two of our closest allies. Under the leadership of President Biden, Prime Minister Kishida, and President Yoon, we have advanced a new era of trilateral partnership with Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK).
- Japan, South Korea, U.S. Strengthen Trilateral Cooperation DoD News 18 Aug 2023 -- The trilateral ties among Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States will make the world safer and the three countries stronger, President Joe Biden said at the conclusion of talks at Camp David, Maryland today.
- Camp David summit could be 'starting shot' for new cold war Global Times 18 Aug 2023 -- The leaders of the US, Japan and South Korea are set to meet at Camp David, Maryland on Friday to upgrade "cooperation," a move criticized by observers as being a starting shot for a cold war, and experts warned that the summit would bring more regional risks.
- South Korea, Japan and US vow 'new era' Radio Free Asia 18 Aug 2023 -- The leaders of South Korea, Japan and the United States will meet annually from now on and discuss all regional security issues on a threeway hotline before making decisions, President Joe Biden said after a high-profile trilateral summit at Camp David on Friday.
- Camp David Trilateral Summit Cements US-Japan-ROK 'Commitment to Consult' in a Crisis VOA 18 Aug 2023 -- Amid the lush greenery of Catoctin Mountain Park, the U.S. presidential retreat Camp David will once again be the setting of a historic milestone in international diplomacy — the cementing of a trilateral alliance between the U.S. and its two main Asian allies, Japan and South Korea, to strengthen deterrence against North Korea and China.
- Readout of President Biden's Meeting with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan The White House 18 Aug 2023
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the 45th Anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship Between China and Japan PRC MofA 12 Aug 2023
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on US Cyber Espionage Targeting Japan PRC MofA 10 Aug 2023
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Japanese Politician Taro Aso's Visit to Taiwan and His Irresponsible Comments PRC MofA 09 Aug 2023
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Japan's Push to Dump Nuclear-Contaminated Water into the Sea PRC MofA 09 Aug 2023
- Taiwan fishery patrol vessel makes rare maintenance stop in Japan CNA 08 Aug 2023 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) confirmed Tuesday that one of its fishery patrol vessels, Hsun Hu No. 8, is currently making a maintenance stop at a port in Japan.
- Tokyo downplays US report of Chinese military hack on Japan Radio Free Asia 08 Aug 2023 -- Tokyo on Tuesday declined to confirm reports that Chinese military hackers had compromised the most classified military secrets of the U.S.'s vital East Asian ally, in a case that dates back to 2020.
- Joint statement on States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court UK FCDO 07 Aug 2023 -- The United Kingdom, Costa Rica, Italy and Japan have issued a joint statement following the criminal procedure by the Russian Federation authorities against Prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan and Judges of the Court: Sergio Gerardo Ugalde Godínez, Rosario Salvatore Aitala, and Tomoko Akane
- Iran FM on Tokyo visit: Japan PM throws weight behind JCPOA, ready to help its revival Press TV 07 Aug 2023 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Tokyo supports the talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and is ready to help the sides in this regard.
- FM Amir-Abdollahian pursuing case of blocked funds in Japan: Spokesman Press TV 07 Aug 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic is pursuing the release of Iranian funds frozen in Japan due to US sanctions, adding that Tokyo has repeatedly announced its readiness to repatriate them.
- Iran to keep up work to secure release of assets blocked abroad: Spox IRNA 07 Aug 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has said that the country will continue works on securing the release of frozen assets in different countries including in Japan.
- Japan, Ethiopia to Work on Black Sea Grain Deal Resumption VOA 03 Aug 2023 -- Japan's foreign minister, following a one-on-one meeting Thursday with Ethiopia's deputy prime minister, expressed hope their two nations would work together on the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
- Experts: China Seeks to Revive Talks With Seoul, Tokyo to Weaken Ties to US VOA 02 Aug 2023 -- Weeks ahead of a planned U.S.-Japan-South Korea summit in the United States, Beijing is making its own push for increased engagement with its two Asian neighbors. Experts say the move is in concert with Beijing's efforts to bolster ties with North Korea and Russia.
- Taiwanese desert Hong Kong for Japan, citing political fears and high-end cosmetics Radio Free Asia 01 Aug 2023 -- Hong Kong has dropped out of the top five tourism destinations for residents of democratic Taiwan, who are forsaking the city they once loved to shop and eat in for Japan.
- Japan's Defence White Paper Criticized KCNA 01 Aug 2023 -- Kim Sol Hwa, a researcher of the Institute for Japan Studies of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, issued the following article "Japan's defence white paper confusing right and wrong" on August 1:
- France and Japan Conduct Military Drills Amid China Tensions - but Paris Wary of NATO Role VOA 01 Aug 2023 -- The French and Japanese air forces have conducted aerial exercises in Japan, the first of their kind between the two allies. But even as Paris seeks to build its military alliances in the Indo-Pacific region, France has blocked proposals to open a NATO liaison office in Tokyo.
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