Also, the U.S. braces for a surge of immigrants this week.
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Leaders of Japan and South Korea Vow to Deepen Ties
As Japan’s prime minister failed to deliver a direct apology for the era of colonial rule, South Korea’s president urged his nation to focus on present problems, not history.
The Forces Behind South Korea’s and Japan’s Thaw
Eras of grievances between the two countries are giving way under the pressure of global changes, and with help from a personal outreach approach by both leaders.
Why the Japan and South Korea Détente Is Crucial to Biden’s Asia Ambitions
The animosity between South Korea and Japan has long been a weak link in Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy. President Biden is likely to urge more steps toward a thaw during meetings this week.
Fumio Kishida, Japan’s Leader, Safely Evacuated After Blast
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was about to give a campaign speech in the western Japanese city of Wakayama when a loud explosion was heard.
In a Brother Act With Putin, Xi Reveals China’s Fear of Containment
Instead of focusing on a solution to the war in Ukraine, the Chinese leader’s visit to Moscow reinforced China and Russia’s shared opposition to American dominance.
Xi and Putin Bind China and Russia’s Economies Further, Despite War in Ukraine
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.
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.
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.