China may move up its plan to build a world-class military by the mid-21st century. This is as per the draft of the annual defence report by Japan. This comes after claims that Beijing is building up and modernising its military. China could possess fifteen hundred nuclear warheads by 2035. China is focused on seeking dominance in new frontiers including the outer space, cyberspace and electromagnetic warfare. Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed to build a world-class military by the mid-21st century..

Japanese defence: China might move up plan to build world-class military by mid-21st century

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says that Japan has no plans to join NATO, but has agreed to a liaison office in the nation. China has called out NATO and said that the new move will not be welcome. Why did NATO not include Japan as a member earlier? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Japan says no to NATO membership

China may move up its plan to build a world-class military by the mid-21st century. This as per the draft of the annual Defence report by Japan. This comes after claims that Beijing is building up and modernising its military. China could possess fifteen hundred nuclear warheads by 2035.

China could have 1,500 Nuclear warheads by 2035: Japenese Defence Report draft

Japan is hosting the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, the home town of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, from May 19 -21, welcoming leaders form Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Taiwan's last known "comfort woman" has passed away. According to a statement released by the Taipei Women's Rescue Foundation (TWRF) on Monday (May 22), the Taiwanese woman who was coerced into becoming a "comfort woman" for the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II has passed away.

Taiwan’s last ‘comfort woman’ passes away. All you need to know about Japan’s sordid past

China warned the NATO against implementing its plans of integrating a Liaison office in Japan to coordinate with the allies in the Indo-Pacific region.

China opposes NATO's plan to open a Liaison office in Japan

China's automobile exports increased by about 60 per cent in the first quarter, surpassing Japan as the world's top automotive exporter. As per the most recent statistics from the General Administration of Customs, China's automotive exports increased by 58 per cent year on year to over 1.

China becomes world’s top auto exporter, outperforming Japan

China and Russia already registered their strong protest against the G7 communique which rebuked both nations over issues ranging from human rights violations, marine militarisation and war in Ukraine.

'Gross interference': China summons Japanese envoy over G7 communique

After the United States gave a green signal to its allies on the supply of F-16 Fighter jets to Ukraine, Russia's ambassadors to United States Anatoly Antonov has said that this transfer would raise questions of NATO involvement Ukraine-Russia conflict.

China's mission in UK responds to PM Sunak's and Japan's slanderous remarks in G7

The Quad group leaders – Australia, India, Japan and the United States – took a thinly veiled swipe at China's behaviour at their meeting in Hiroshima on Saturday, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.

Quad Meet: Australia, US, India and Japan take veiled swipe at China

The Russian and Chinese sides did not take lightly the statements released at the G7 summit held in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Moscow was the first to react, saying decisions at the G7 meet were aimed at the "double containment of Russia and China".

Russia, China come down heavily on G7 nations after grouping targets them in communique

India's Union Minister of electronics & information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has responded to WION's interview of Japan's digital minister and praised Japan's interest in joining India's UPI payment system. Ashwini Vaishnav spoke to WION's principal diplomatic correspondent, Siddhant Sibbal and shared the road map of how the UPI payment system could become more widely acceptable around the world.

Indian Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw in a conversation with WION

China has responded to the remarks made at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima very strongly. Late on Saturday, the G7 leaders released a joint statement that included information from China's foreign ministry. China has also filed an official complaint with Japan, the summit's host country, as well as with other relevant parties.

G7 Hiroshima Meet 2023: A joint statement from G7 leaders has drawn criticism from China

On Saturday (May 20th) at the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, the leaders of the United States, Japan, India, and Australia, collectively known as the Quad, held a meeting.

Quad summit: Leaders condemn North Korea for its 'destabilising ballistic missile launches'

World leaders, during the G7 Summit held in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday (May 20th) emphasised the urgent need to assess the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI).

G7 leaders call for ‘responsible’ use of generative Artificial Intelligence, set up ‘Hiroshima Process’

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky reached the Japanese city of Hiroshima on a French aircraft on Saturday to attend the G7 summit that is scheduled to run through Sunday.

Ukraine’s Zelensky lands in Hiroshima on French aircraft to attend G7 summit

The Japanese government refrained from using the phrase "Global South" in the communiqué that the G-7 leaders issued at the summit in Hiroshima. According to official sources cited by Japan Times, the term Global South, which refers to emerging and developing countries in the Southern Hemisphere, groups together countries with different circumstances.

G7 Hiroshima communique skips use of term ‘Global South’ citing variations

With the G7 summit underway in Hiroshima, Japan, the world leaders are planning to impose new sanctions on Russia. In a new round of sanctions, the United Kingdom (UK) has announced a ban on Russian diamonds and imports of metals from Russia including copper, aluminum, and nickel in support of Ukraine.

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Japan and India are trying to promote digital cooperation, says Kono Taro, Japan's Digital Minister while speaking to WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal. He also added that Japan is now seriously thinking about joining Indian UPI payment system.

Japan to join India's UPI payment system, says Kono Taro, Japan's Digital Minister

40 engagements are lined up & Narendra Modi will hold meetings with over two dozen leaders. The Indian Prime Minister will arrive in Japan later today. During the summit, he will speak at G7 sessions with partner countries, on subjects such as peace, stability & prosperity of a sustainable planet; food, fertiliser & energy security; health; gender equality; climate change & environment; resilient infrastructure; and development cooperation.

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In an interview to Nikkei Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India wants "normal and neighbourly relations" with Pakistan but it is incumbent on Islamabad to create a conducive environment free from terrorism and to take necessary steps.

PM Modi puts onus for good ties on Pakistan, says ‘terror and talks can’t go together’

India will not be condemning Russia or joining the Western sanctions against Moscow. Speaking to Japanese media, India's PM Modi said that New Delhi's position on Ukraine war is 'clear and unwavering', adding that 'India stands on the side of peace'.

Gravitas: India's PM Modi refuses to condemn Russia at G7 summit in Hiroshima

As the G7 summit begins in Hiroshima, we look at the history of the group of seven nations and how is it shaping the rule-based order? Know the details by watching the video.

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Japanese Digital Minister Kono Taro on Thursday said that the government of Japan is seriously considering joining India's UPI payment system. Speaking with WION's correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Minister Taro said, “Japan and India are trying to promote digital co-operation.

Exclusive | Japan considering joining India's UPI payment system, says Japanese Minister Kono Taro

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