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japantimes.co.jpworld33 days ago
U.S. General Uses 'Dagger' and 'Shield' Terms for South Korea and Japan
A U.S. Army general described South Korea and Japan with the terms 'dagger' and 'shield' during a May 22 podcast. Chinese officials later issued a statement questioning the remarks and referencing a recent meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders.
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The Boston Globepolitics54 days ago
Anti-War Protests Grow in Japan Over Shift From Pacifist Policies
Demonstrations opposing military expansion have occurred in every prefecture since February, drawing tens of thousands of participants who object to arms export changes and long-range missile deployments. The protests target the prime minister's moves to strengthen defense ties a…