On the second day of the Chinese leader’s state visit in Moscow, Xi Jinping and Vladimir V. Putin declared an enduring economic partnership, in an effort to insulate their countries from punitive Western measures.
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Your Wednesday Briefing: China, Japan Divided on Ukraine
Also, an I.M.F. loan to Sri Lanka and the Japan-U.S. final in the World Baseball Classic.
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Visits Ukraine
Fumio Kishida, who has been seeking a more active role for his country in international affairs, made an unannounced trip to meet with Ukraine’s president.
The Secret Behind Japan’s Delicious Strawberries: Kerosene
The growing season has become completely reversed thanks to kerosene-burning greenhouses and the big prices paid for the earliest, best berries.
Japan-Korea Relations Improve, but Ties Are Still Fragile
Both sides face potential political snags, as well as a delicate balancing act in a region where the United States and China are competing for influence.
Your Friday Briefing: Macron Pushes Through Pension Bill
Also, Poland says it will give Ukraine warplanes and Japan extends a hand to South Korea.
Your Thursday Briefing: Bank Fears Resurface
Also, South Korea’s leader visits Japan and Russia gears up for more cyberattacks.
After 12 Years, Japan Will Welcome a South Korean Leader to Tokyo
The first such visit to Japan by a South Korean president in 12 years is a tangible step toward thawing relations, but both leaders face challenges.
A YouTuber in Japan Turned His Parliament Post Into a Side Hustle
The upper house of Japan’s Parliament almost unanimously voted to expel an eccentric YouTuber who won a seat last year. The reason: He never showed up for work.
New Japanese Rocket Is Destroyed During First Test Flight to Space
The H3 is intended to serve as the country’s flagship vehicle for sending satellites to orbit and beyond.