15 h. ago As Trump turns world order on its head, can China, Japan, South Korea shape global future?

East Asian neighbours seek to put historical and geopolitical grievances aside in joint bid to withstand ‘America first’ shock waves.

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20 h. ago Japan court orders Unification Church dissolved after Shinzo Abe assassination probe

The man accused of killing former PM Shinzo Abe resented the South Korea-based sect, which had decades of cosy ties to Japan’s ruling party.

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3 d. ago China pushes Japan, South Korea for stronger trade ties to counter ‘chaos’ in world order

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges his counterparts to work towards greater economic integration and supply chain stability.

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4 d. ago US military cuts: are ‘budget hawks’ getting upper hand over ‘China hawks’?

With US troops in Japan on ‘chopping block’ analysts say those in South Korea might face cuts too, and it may weaken deterrence against China.

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6 d. ago Trump strategy toward China: Head off drive for hegemony in the Asia

Trump strategy toward China: Head off drive for hegemony in the Asia-Pacific  Washington Times

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7 d. ago Foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan to meet in Tokyo, Seoul says

Foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan to meet in Tokyo, Seoul says  Reuters.com

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2 w. ago Put US tariffs on all chips made in China, says chair of high

US trade representative also urged to liaise with American allies like Japan and South Korea, even as Donald Trump threatens levies on them.

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2 w. ago Trump’s warning shot to Japan casts doubt on US defence guarantees in Asia

The US president’s recent remarks reveal that Washington ‘is no longer committed to defending Japan, South Korea or Taiwan’, an analyst says.

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2 w. ago While Beijing Vows To Battle Trump Tariffs, Japan and South Korea Seek To Head Off Such Confrontations With Washington

While Beijing Vows To Battle Trump Tariffs, Japan and South Korea Seek To Head Off Such Confrontations With Washington  The New York Sun

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3 w. ago US shot across China’s bow in shipbuilding could backfire as allies fall short

Shipbuilders in Japan and South Korea – likely intended to benefit from a US port fee plan targeting China – might not be able to make up for the shortfall.

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