US-Japan alliance
US and Japan Conduct Joint Military Drills Amid Growing Tensions with China in Indo-Pacific Region
Dec 12, 2025 11:44 am CST
US strategic bombers and Japanese fighter jets conducted joint military exercises near Japan's airspace as tensions with China escalate following radar-locking incidents and China-Russia joint bomber flights. The drills demonstrate the strong US-Japan alliance and their commitment to regional security amid deteriorating relations between Tokyo and Beijing.
Russia-China Military Cooperation: Nuclear-Capable Bombers Conduct Joint Flight Near Japan Prompting International Concern
Dec 10, 2025 07:42 pm CST
Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers conducted a coordinated long-distance flight near Japan, prompting defensive responses from Japan and South Korea. The eight-hour operation, involving Tu-95 and H-6 bombers along with J-16 fighters, has escalated regional tensions amid ongoing diplomatic disputes between China and Japan, with the US affirming its unwavering commitment to Japanese security.
Taiwan President Shows Solidarity with Japan Through Sushi Lunch Amid Rising China Tensions
Nov 20, 2025 07:08 pm CST
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te publicly shared images of himself enjoying Japanese sushi as a gesture of support for Japan amid escalating tensions with China over Prime Minister Takaichi's Taiwan comments. The diplomatic standoff has led to reported Chinese restrictions on Japanese imports, while Taiwan and the US reaffirm their support for Japan in the face of economic pressure from Beijing.
Trump's Japan Visit: How Prime Minister Takaichi Plans to Strengthen US-Japan Relations with Ford Trucks Deal
Oct 27, 2025 09:30 pm CST
President Trump's visit to Japan marks a critical diplomatic test for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is leveraging a potential Ford F-150 truck purchase and her connection to the late Shinzo Abe to build rapport amid trade tensions. As the first female Japanese leader welcomes Trump before his meeting with China's Xi Jinping, both nations seek to balance trade commitments while strengthening their alliance against Chinese manufacturing ambitions.
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Prepares Economic Package for Trump Meeting: Strategic Trade and Defense Agenda
Oct 22, 2025 05:03 pm CST
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing a strategic economic package including American pickup trucks, soybeans, and LNG for her upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump. This diplomatic initiative follows a $550 billion investment agreement while Japan navigates defense spending pressures and aims to strengthen the cornerstone US-Japan alliance during Trump's first post-election visit to Tokyo.