Abe’s pursuit of amending the constitution to strengthen the military, and his efforts over the years to strengthen Japan’s global alliance to contain China, seem to have led Japan into a dead end. Perhaps, now is a chance for Kishida to turn a corner.
Jul 19, 2022
If no laws can prevent someone who wants a gun from getting one, those laws would not restrict anyone’s rights.
Jul 14, 2022
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on September 1st that China-Japan relations had returned to a “normal track” and Beijing has also confirmed that he will visit China next month as part of the anniversary ceremonies.
Sep 11, 2018
On July 4, Reuters reported that Japan would send its helicopter carrier “Kaga” to the South China Sea. The issue is still enraging China.
Jul 12, 2018
On May 8-11, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang paid an official visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
May 15, 2018
Shinzo Abe, the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), swept to victory and was re-elected as the 98th Prime Minister of Japan. Some see this victory as formal recognition that he is embarking on a period of “ultra-long term rule”, which means that he no longer has to concern himself with electoral politics.
Nov 20, 2017