Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
April 2024 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- Japan Deploys Anti-Ship Missiles in Key Anti-China 'Chokepoint' of Okinawa Sputnik 30 Apr 2024 -- Situated 650 km south of the main Japanese island of Kyushu, Okinawa is home to the largest concentration of US military bases in the Western Pacific, with the prefecture's 1.45 million residents regularly terrorized by Osprey tilt rotor aircraft flights, falling jet fighter debris, toxic waste dumping and a slew of sexual assaults by US troops.
- China expresses grave concerns over Japan's planned export controls People's Daily 29 Apr 2024 -- China on Monday expressed grave concerns over Japan's planned export controls on certain items in the semiconductor and other fields.
- China Concerned About Japan's Plans to Curb Semiconductor Exports Sputnik 29 Apr 2024 -- Beijing has expressed serious concern over Japan's plans to tighten export controls in the semiconductor sector, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Monday, adding that the proposed measures may affect the trade between Chinese and Japanese enterprises and harm the stability of the global supply chain.
- China lodges solemn representations over Japan's provocative 'inspection' near Diaoyu Dao Global Times 28 Apr 2024 -- China lodged solemn representations to Japan on Sunday after five Japanese lawmakers reportedly trespassed into waters near the Diaoyu Dao for a maritime "inspection." Experts noted that Japan's action is a deliberate provocation against China, aimed at heightening tensions in East Asia and jeopardizing regional peace and stability.
- China, North Korea denounce Japan's involvement with AUKUS Radio Free Asia 26 Apr 2024 -- China has expressed "grave concern" about the possibility of Japan joining the AUKUS security pact, saying it would undermine peace and stability in the region and the world.
- Japanese firm says its part found on North Korean missile is fake: report Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2024 -- A suspected Japanese-made component found in a North Korean missile fired by Russia forces towards Ukraine is likely fake, Japan's Asahi Shimbun daily reported on Thursday.
- Joint Statement of the 14th Defense Trilateral Talks DoD 25 Apr 2024 -- Republic of Korea (ROK) Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Cho Chang-rae, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner, and Japan Director General for Defense Policy Kano Koji convened the 14th Defense Trilateral Talks virtually on April 24, 2024.
- China firmly opposes recent U.S.-Japan-Philippines joint statement: defense spokesperson People's Daily 26 Apr 2024 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said a recent joint statement issued by Japan, the Philippines, and the United States disregards facts, confuses right with wrong, and makes groundless accusations against China.
- China concerned about Japan's plan to join AUKUS, firmly opposes relevant countries cobbling together exclusive groupings: defense ministry Global Times 25 Apr 2024 -- China is concerned about Japan's plan to join AUKUS and firmly opposes relevant countries cobbling together exclusive groupings, building bilateral or multilateral military alliances targeting China, creating division and confrontation and stoking bloc confrontation, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Thursday.
- One Dead, 7 Missing in Japan's 2 Military Helicopters Crash During Drills - Reports Sputnik 21 Apr 2024 -- One person has died and seven are missing after the crash of two military helicopters in Japan, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Sunday, citing Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara.
- G7 Italy 2024 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Situation in the Middle East US Dept. of State 19 Apr 2024 -- 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.
- G7 Italy 2024 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Steadfast Support for Ukraine US Dept. of State 19 Apr 2024 -- 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.
- Terrorist Attack in Karachi Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Apr 2024 -- The Government of Pakistan strongly condemns today's heinous terrorist attack in Karachi's Landhi Area. All necessary measures will be taken to bring the perpetrators to justice. Such dastardly acts only strengthen the resolve of the Government and the people of Pakistan to eliminate the scourge of terrorism.
- 5 Japanese nationals narrowly survive Karachi suicide attack, police say VOA 19 Apr 2024 -- Police in Pakistan's port city of Karachi said Friday two suicide bombers attacked a van carrying five Japanese autoworkers, but they all escaped unhurt.
- Japan, China bicker over Beijing's actions in Indo-Pacific VOA 19 Apr 2024 -- China is challenging Japan's latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region by Beijing as a hyped-up threat and false accusation.
- Joint Statement on the Islamic Republic of Iran's Attack on the State of Israel Australia DFAT 18 Apr 2024 -- The Permanent Representatives of the United States, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom to the United Nations issued the following joint statement condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran's attack on the State of Israel:
- Japan-Republic of Korea-United States Trilateral Ministerial Joint Press Statement US Treasury 17 Apr 2024 -- Today, we, the Finance Ministers of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States held our first trilateral meeting in Washington, DC. Our discussion builds on our Trilateral Leaders' Summit last August in Camp David, and affirms the importance of our relationship to our own economies and to the global economy.
- Japan sending special unit to Asia-Pacific 'endangers regional stability' Global Times 17 Apr 2024 -- After Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force announced its intention to dispatch a special security unit to the Asia-Pacific region, Chinese observers said the move is to deter China's influence in region and it constitutes a major breakthrough for Japan in the military field to cooperate with US regional strategies, which threatens regional peace and stability.
- South Korea cautiously optimistic about US-Japan military upgrades VOA 16 Apr 2024 -- South Korea is cautiously optimistic about alliance upgrades that the U.S. and Japan have planned to bolster security in East Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.
- 'Shame and disgrace': Russia rebukes Japan PM's US Congress speech Press TV 13 Apr 2024 -- Russia has censured the Japanese prime minister for the "shame and disgrace" laid in his indignant speech at the US Congress.
- China refutes negative actions, statements by US, Japan, Philippines Global Times 13 Apr 2024 -- China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of National Defense on Friday refuted the negative statements at the US-Japan-Philippines summit and wrongful remarks made by relevant parties.
- China lodges solemn representations to Japan, Philippines over negative moves in Washington People's Daily 13 Apr 2024 -- China has lodged solemn representations to Japan on Friday over its negative moves in Washington, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
- Japan, Republic of Korea, U.S. Navies Partner in Trilateral Maritime Exercise US Navy 12 Apr 2024 -- The U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), conducted a trilateral maritime exercise, reaffirming their commitment to bolstering regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific, April 11-12.
- China blasts US-Japan-Philippines summit, lodges representations Global Times 12 Apr 2024 -- Chinese authorities on Friday expressed strong opposition to the US, Japan and Philippines' highly-targeted summit in Washington, as the group vowed to enhance military ties to cope with "China's threats," ignoring its deeds that undermine regional peace and stability.
- Biden, Kishida affirm importance of cross-strait peace during summit CNA 11 Apr 2024 -- United States President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed the importance of maintaining peace across the Taiwan Strait, during their meeting in Washington on Wednesday.
- Ukraine Expects the Participation of Japan in the Inaugural Peace Summit President of Ukraine 11 Apr 2024
- UK to hold joint military exercises with US and Japan to boost security and strengthen defence ties UK MOD 11 Apr 2024 -- The trilateral exercises will build on previous operations between the three countries - underlining the UK's commitment to the Indo-Pacific.
- U.S., Japan Military-to-Military Relationship Reaches 'New Heights' DoD News 11 Apr 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met at the White House with President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan yesterday to participate in discussions related to strengthening the U.S. and Japan relationship.
- Japanese PM to US lawmakers: US does not have to confront global challenges alone VOA 11 Apr 2024 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told U.S. lawmakers Thursday the United States does not have to confront serious global challenges alone, saying Tokyo is upgrading its military capabilities to support its ally.
- With eyes on Beijing, US and Japan pledge stronger ties Radio Free Asia 10 Apr 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday they will establish stronger military ties in the face of China's expansive claims to Taiwan and the South China Sea.
- Japan can aid lagging US defense industrial base: diplomat Radio Free Asia 08 Apr 2024 -- The addition of Japan to an effort by the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia to create a single defense industrial base across their countries will help alleviate military production backlogs, the U.S. ambassador to Japan said in Washington on Monday.
- Biden to host leaders of Japan, Philippines in trilateral summit VOA 07 Apr 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a White House summit set to bolster trilateral maritime cooperation in the South China Sea, a major move to counter Beijing.
- JOINT STATEMENT: Australia - Japan - Philippines - United States Maritime Cooperative Activity DoD 05 Apr 2024 -- Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, and respect for maritime rights under international law, reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
- Readout of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti's Meeting with Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Adm. Ryo Sakai US Navy Press Release 04 Apr 2024
- Japan gov't designates 5 airports, 11 seaports to upgrade for possible defense use People's Daily 02 Apr 2024 -- The Japanese government on Monday designated five airports and 11 seaports to be upgraded for possible use by the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and the Japan Coast Guard, local media reported.
- US, Japan eye alliance upgrades during Biden-Kishida meeting VOA 02 Apr 2024 -- The United States and Japan are considering ways to strengthen military cooperation, with several reports suggesting the alliance could see one of its biggest structural upgrades in several decades.
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