Japan will host summit with S. Korea to bolster ties as relations with Beijing worsen

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday to ensure ...

Japan will host summit with South Korea to bolster ties as Tokyo’s relations with Beijing worsen

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday to ensure ...

‘Strategic patience’ key for Beijing in South China Sea and other disputes

SCSPI’s Hu Bo said maritime disagreements with Manila and Tokyo would continue but that Beijing had ‘overwhelming advantages’ ...

Amid China-Japan Spat, Both Countries Court South Korea

South Korea appears happy to engage in what some have called “shuttle diplomacy” between its quarreling neighbors—and stands ...
The Japan Times

Japan companies assessing impact of China’s rare-earth curbs

Japan remains highly dependent on China for rare earths even though it had some success diversifying its supply chain after ...

China’s Threat to Block Rare Earths Has Put Japan on High Alert

Tokyo is concerned at signs that Beijing may be laying the groundwork to restrict access to the metals vital to manufacturing ...

Japan-South Korea summit to discuss economy and regional challenges

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in western Japan for a summit where the two ...

Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies

A Japanese mining ship departed on Monday for a remote coral atoll to probe mud rich in rare earths, part of Tokyo's drive to ...

Japan condemns China's dual-use export ban as rare earth curbs loom

TOKYO, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Japan called China's ban on dual-use exports for its military "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday ...

Cymbal of unity? South Korea and Japan leaders bash out K-pop hits after summit talks

South Korean president Lee Jae Myung had his work cut out, picking up his drumsticks alongside Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, a former heavy metal drummer ...
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Japan aims to dig deep-sea rare earths to reduce China dependence

A Japanese research vessel on Monday began a historic voyage to attempt to dig deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000 ...

Lynas Could Gain From China’s Curbs on Rare Earths Supply to Japan

The rift should also help the company get better prices for its rare earths, said Chief Executive Amanda Lacaze, who is ...