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Abe's US visit jeopardizes regional peace, shadows ties with neighbors

[2015-05-05 10:08]

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe concluded his eight-day visit to the United States on Sunday without leaving any positive contribution to the peace and stability of the Asian-Pacific region, but casting gloomy shadow over future relations with its neighbors.

Efforts accelerate to preserve war sites

[2015-05-04 04:51]

Only 42% of historical sites related to the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression are basically well-preserved, a review shows.

Response to Japan PM's speech, visit

[2015-04-30 13:52]

Asian-American community leaders express annoyance at Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's speech at the US Congress on Wednesday and said the new defense guidelines might bring instability to the South China Sea.

China hits out as Abe visits the US

[2015-04-29 04:28]

Warning comes as the two allies highlighted territorial issues and Japan's security role during Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's trip to the US.

'Chinanomics' could hold key to Japan's economy recovery

[2015-04-23 16:17]

Intensifying economic cooperation with China is the best way for Japan to recover its stalled economy, said Kiyoyuki Seguchi.

Chinese tourists flock to Japan during cherry blossom season

[2015-04-23 14:12]

The number of Chinese tourists visiting Japan has surged recently as the cherry blossoms enter their peak period of bloom.

Japanese minister visits notorious shrine

[2015-04-23 10:04]

A minister of the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet visited the war criminal-honored Yasukuni Shrine on Thursday, one day after Chinese President Xi Jinping told Abe that history issue is a major matter of principle concerning political basis of bilateral ties.

Xi meets Abe in Jakarta on China-Japan ties

[2015-04-22 19:13]

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting at the request of the Japanese side Wednesday.

Abe expresses 'deep remorse' over war without mentioning responsibility

[2015-04-22 14:44]

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday that Japan, with feelings of deep remorse over the past war, made a pledge to adhere to the Bandung principles, which highlights peace and cooperation.

Opposition leader urges Abe be cautious on war anniversary statement

[2015-04-20 22:09]

Katsuya Okada, leader of the Japanese largest opposition party, the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), on Monday urged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to be careful about his statement to be released in the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Sino-Japan talking shop meets again

[2015-04-14 19:06]

The 11th edition of the Beijing-Tokyo Forum will be held in the Chinese capital in late October.

Japan's Diaoyu Islands documents 'out of context'

[2015-04-09 11:11]

China on Wednesday blasted Japan over its claims that a new collection of documents prove its sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands.