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Shigeru Ishiba
A former defence chief, Shigeru Ishiba was elected leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on September 27, 2024.
Automobiles made up 28.3 per cent of Japan’s total exports to the US in 2024. Photo: Reuters
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Japan braces for heavy blow from US car tariffs as Ishiba weighs response

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tokyo will consider the ‘most effective response’ to US levies on car imports.

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‘Impossible to keep up’: Japan ‘stunned’ by Trump trade threats, false claims

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Japan’s PM ‘will not tolerate’ Assassin’s Creed cultural disrespect of shrine

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‘Volcanic’ public anger over Ishiba’s gift scandal puts Japan’s LDP in crisis

The scandal has raised concerns about political ethics ahead of a crucial election, with analysts noting it reflects increasing public anger towards Japan’s ruling LDP.

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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba answers questions at a session of the House of Councillors Budget Committee at the Diet in Tokyo on March 14. Photo: AFP
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As US pressures Japan to pay more for defence, will Trump’s demands ‘never end’?

George Glass, Washington’s nominee for ambassador to Japan, says the cost of deterring China has become ‘significantly more expensive’.

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Japan, US to mark 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima battle amid trade tensions

Tokyo hopes joint memorial will underline commitment to security alliance, but Hegseth expected to ask Japan to do more to defend itself, analysts say.

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‘Real reasons to be worried’: are US tariffs finally coming for Japan?

Japan’s attempts to seek a tariff reprieve do not seem to have moved Trump’s administration, analysts note.

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Cars for export are loaded onto a cargo ship at a port in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Thirty per cent of all Japanese shipments to the US are in the auto sector. Photo: AP
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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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Diplomacy

Opinion | Why US allies in Europe and Asia are ‘de-risking’ from Trump

Collective bargaining may be the only defence against his flirtation with rival superpowers, protectionist policies and transactionalist diplomacy.

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From geek to chic: Japanese PM stuns women’s fashion show with trendy new look

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s unexpected fashion statement, in support of ‘cool’ Japan, drew cheers from a mostly young female audience.

Models reacts to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s outfit at the Tokyo Girls Collection fashion event on Saturday. Photo: Jiji Press/AFP
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Japan reaffirms ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine on third anniversary of war

Tokyo’s circumspection shows how its stance on Ukraine differs from Washington in a way that does not upset Trump, analysts note.

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has reaffirmed Japan’s “unwavering” commitment to Ukraine and again condemned the 2022 Russian invasion as a “reckless act”. Photo: Kyodo
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Did Ishiba cosy up to Trump or was he an effective negotiator at the summit?

While some critics said Ishiba’s praise of Trump was excessive, others declared the Washington summit between the two leaders “a success”.

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US-China trade war

Trump, Japan PM project unity in countering China on economy and security

US president hails potential sale of US$900 million worth of cutting-edge missiles to Tokyo as island nation jockeys with Beijing in region.

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‘Trump likes winners’: Japan’s ‘weak’ PM meets America’s strongman

Armed with promises to buy US weapons and energy, Shigeru Ishiba hopes to stave off tariffs – but Trump is expected to push for more.

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A combination image of US President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Photo: AFP
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Japan scrambles to secure US commitment as Trump considers direct China talks

PM Shigeru Ishiba seeks to reassure Washington of Tokyo’s commitment to the US-Japan alliance and its presence in the region, amid concerns over China’s influence.

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, in June 2019. Photo: AP
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Apologise, or stay silent? Japan’s ‘pro-China’ PM faces WWII anniversary dilemma

As conservatives urge Shigeru Ishiba to follow the late Shinzo Abe’s lead, moderates warn against alienating Japan’s neighbours.

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‘I’m not afraid’: Japan PM Ishiba moves into ‘haunted’ official residence

Previous prime ministers were reluctant to move into the building, said to be haunted by the ghosts of men who attempted uprisings in the 1930s.

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Opinion | With South Korea in crisis, what black swans lurk for East Asia in 2025?

Signs of upheaval and uncertainty in Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines will be compounded as the US recalibrates its East Asia policy.

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Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia

From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.

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Small Japanese firms are going broke at rapid pace amid dire worker shortage

In the first half of this year, 182 companies went under in the country which faces a deficit of 3.4 million workers by decade’s end.

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Opinion | China can win Japan and South Korea over from a US under Trump

Amid political changes in the three countries, China can carve out a new strategic landscape in East Asia by offering trade and cooperation.

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South Korean protesters wear masks of President Yoon Suk-yeol (centre), US President Joe Biden and then Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida as they demonstrate against a trilateral military exercise in front of the US embassy in Seoul on June 27. Photo: AFP
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‘Make the nation happier’: Japan PM’s same-sex marriage comment spurs hope

His remarks come after a series of court rulings saying the country’s current prohibitions on marriage equality were unconstitutional.

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Plaintiffs and their supporters celebrate after a Japanese high court ruled that the country’s refusal to recognise same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, outside the Fukuoka High Court in southern Japan, on December 13. Photo: AP
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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago dinner with Akie Abe raises questions about Japan-US ties

Analysts believe the meeting, held before a scheduled meeting with current Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, could be a tactic to pressure him to uphold ties with the US.

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Okinawa governor seeks deadline to relocate 9,000 US Marines amid safety concerns

Analysts doubt Governor Denny Tamaki’s request will be met due to the logistical complexity of transferring thousands of US troops to Guam.

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Japan, UK, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jet

The aircraft is due to enter service in 2035 and is expected to be in service until 2070.

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The Global Combat Air Programme’s 6th generation fighter jet concept design, bathed in the colours of the United Kingdom’s national flag, on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow in London on July 22. Photo: AFP
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Japan may delay tax hikes for military build-up as Trump’s return adds pressure

Tokyo is yet to decide on the timing of the proposed tax increases to cover the US$280 billion cost.

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Armoured vehicles of Japan’s military take part in a parade in Asaka, Saitama prefecture, on November 9. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Is Japan’s Ishiba too ‘weak’ to deal with Trump? Split views on talks

Conservatives urge Ishiba to wait until his domestic political position stabilises, while others say avoiding Trump could pose greater risks.

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US presidential election 2024

For lame duck Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage

Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits.

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