
AI-generated summary
There is an ongoing conflict between China and Taiwan over Taiwan's political status, with China claiming it as part of itself. All the presidents of the University of Tokyo to date have been men. Japan and the United States are strengthening their cooperative relationship in response to the rise of China. As trade friction and technological competition continue between the United States and China, dialogue in specific areas continues.
According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told former Foreign Minister Iwaya, ``It is necessary for leaders to correct their incorrect statements on the Taiwan issue as soon as possible.''
(09/29 05:03)
According to Hong Kong media, former Foreign Minister Iwaya met with Chinese Communist Party Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.
(09/28 22:14)
The University of Tokyo has selected Professor Yuko Fujigaki of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences as its next president, the first woman to do so.
(09/28 22:05)
Japan defeated Venezuela 2-1 in an international friendly soccer match.
(09/28 21:25)
The South Korean military has announced that the accident in which a soldier was injured was most likely caused by a North Korean landmine.
(09/28 21:11)
The Prime Minister stated that it is necessary to formulate medium- to long-term measures to promote intelligence activities as a national intelligence strategy and make it public.
(09/28 17:55)
Prime Minister Takaichi expressed his intention to strengthen measures to prevent unreasonable interference by foreign countries regarding intelligence.
(09/28 17:54)
Smile Up has announced that President Noriyuki Higashiyama will retire at the end of his term.
(09/28 15:02)
The U.S. government has released a list of items that will have mutual tariff reductions with China.
(09/28 11:51)
Former Yokohama Mayor Yamanaka, who resigned due to power harassment issues, has announced his intention to run again.
(09/28 11:47)
Screenwriter So Kuramoto has passed away. He was 91 years old
(09/28 10:30)
Champion Takuma Inoue successfully defended his WBC bantamweight title.
(09/27 22:07)
It has been revealed that former Yokohama City Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, who resigned due to power harassment issues, has decided to run for mayor again.
(09/27 20:10)
Yokozuna Dainosato won the Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament for the sixth time.
(09/27 17:23)
Prefectural police have arrested the suspect Riki Mihara, who was publicly wanted in the Gunma woman murder case, on suspicion of attempted murder.
(09/27 14:39)
US president says Chinese president 'understands very well how I feel' about Taiwan
(09/26 23:43)
The Japanese and U.S. leaders confirmed their cooperation regarding China.
(09/26 21:37)
According to China's state news agency, the Chinese and American militaries have agreed to quickly conclude a memorandum of understanding to strengthen communication and prevention in times of crisis.
(09/26 17:35)
US and Chinese leaders agreed not to recognize Iran's nuclear possession
(09/26 15:34)
The United States and China have established a working group at the Trade Committee to improve market access in the agricultural sector.
(09/26 15:31)
The U.S. and Chinese leaders recalled that the two countries were allies in World War II and fought together to win the war, the U.S. government said.
(09/26 15:30)
The US and Chinese governments have established an AI dialogue and will hold the next meeting by November.
(09/26 15:22)
The leaders of the United States and China agreed to name AI superintelligence (SI).
(09/26 15:19)
The U.S. administration announced at the U.S.-China summit that they had agreed to use AI to establish communication channels between the two countries.
(09/26 15:16)
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
After Professor Yuko Fujigaki takes office as president of the University of Tokyo, she works to promote female faculty members and strengthen international collaboration.
Likely · Within months
US-China AI Dialogue to hold first meeting by November to discuss risk management and areas of cooperation
Likely · Within months
Former Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka will run in the Yokohama mayoral election, and his response to past power harassment issues will be a point of contention.
Possible · Within months

Former Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya led a delegation to China and met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Mr. Wang, bearing in mind Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's parliamentary response regarding the Taiwan crisis in November last year, called on the Japanese side to correct the incorrect statements made by its leaders on the Taiwan issue as soon as possible. Mr. Iwaya expressed his intention to make efforts to promote economic exchange and improve Japan-China relations.

The South Korean government is apologizing and intensifying its opposition to Ukrainian President Zelenskiy's announcement that he has transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, calling it a violation of a prior nondisclosure agreement.

We will bring together the latest breaking news in a wide range of fields, including Prime Minister Takaichi's policy for formulating a national intelligence strategy, the agreements reached at the U.S.-China summit, the death of screenwriter Satoshi Kuramoto, former Yokohama Mayor Yamanaka's intention to run again, and Ohnosato's victory at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

It has been revealed that the government is considering creating a new minister in charge of income-linked benefits, which it aims to introduce in conjunction with the food consumption tax cut, in order to facilitate administrative work across multiple ministries and agencies. Coordination is underway to submit the bill to the extraordinary Diet session to be convened in October.

Former Yokohama City Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, who resigned due to power harassment issues with senior staff, informed his supporters at a supporter's association meeting of his intention to re-enter the mayor's race. The official announcement is scheduled to be made at a press conference on the 29th.

The number of women appointed in cabinet reshuffles and LDP executive appointments was limited, the number of three political office positions was reduced, and all four party positions were held by men, which went against the ``Nordic-like'' policy. It is far removed from the government's gender equality goals.