US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan in Tokyo to discuss how to counter China. The "Quad meeting" comes as all four countries seek to form a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks to boost catch limits of prized bluefin tuna
Countries involved in managing Pacific bluefin tuna fisheries are studying a Japanese request to raise its catch quotas for the fish, highly prized for sushi and sashimi ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo in Japan denounces Beijing for COVID-19 ‘coverup’
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned China during a security dialogue in Japan, describing Beijing's response to COVID-19 as a "coverup." ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to raise prices on LT, passenger tires Nov. 1
Yokohama Tire Corp. said it is increasing prices of consumer replacement tires sold in the U.S. by up to 5 percent, effective November 1. Yokohama said the increase includes high-performance, light ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo’s Message in Japan: Countering China Is Worth Meeting Face to Face
The American diplomat’s willingness to meet with allies in Asia, despite the crisis embroiling the White House, speaks to fears of China’s rise. ( read original story ...)
US, Australia, India, Japan discuss China’s growing power
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that China's increasingly assertive actions across the region make it more critical than ever for four Indo-Pacific nations known as the Quad to ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan, India and Australia Strengthen Ties to Counter China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the foreign ministers of Japan, India and Australia pledged to uphold territorial sovereignty and freedom of navigation as rising tension between the countries and ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Slams China’s ‘Corruption, Coercion’ At Tokyo Talks
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on key Asian allies to unite against China's "exploitation, corruption and coercion" in the region, as he held talks Tuesday in Tokyo. Pompeo was speaking at ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Chinese vaccines to be assessed; Japan-South Korea travel plan revealed
Mexican minister says huge jump was ‘one-off’ caused by data methodology change; Japan and South Korea to resume business travel ... ( read original story ...)
Mike Pompeo in Japan for ‘quad’ meeting to counter China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to hold talks on Tuesday with counterparts from Australia, India and Japan in Tokyo. The "Quad meeting" comes as all four countries seek to form a front ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Mexico sees record daily cases; Japan-South Korea reveal travel plan
Mexican minister says huge jump was ‘one-off’ caused by data methodology change; Japan and South Korea to resume business travel ... ( read original story ...)
IOC Gets Official Look at Simplification for Tokyo Olympics
The IOC and local organizers are trying to “simplify” the postponed Tokyo Olympics, promising to save money in what one study says is already the most expensive Summer Olympics on record. The ... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, Pompeo seeks to shore up support among Asian allies
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday visited Toyko to meet with some of Washington’s closest allies in Asia, Japan, Australia and India, to shore up support against what the United States ... ( read original story ...)
Mike Pompeo hails Japan PM Suga ‘force for good’ during visit to boost solidarity against China
Pompeo's trip has been shortened to only include a full day in Japan after visits to South Korea and Mongolia were scrapped when President Donald Trump tested positive for coronavirus and was ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo meets ‘Quad’ partners in Tokyo with eyes on China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will hold talks on Tuesday with counterparts from Australia, India and Japan in Tokyo, seeking to present a united front against China. ( read original story ...)
QUAD ministerial: Pompeo to meet Jaishankar today in Tokyo
Pompeo and Jaishankar are in Tokyo to attend the second QUAD ministerial involving their counterparts from Australia and Japan. ( read original story ...)