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Kyodo News
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Kyodo News
Kyodo News Digest: July 26, 2025
TOKYO - The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ---------- Over 50% of Japan's upper house lawmakers oppose LDP-led government TOKYO - A postelection survey conducted by Kyodo News showed Friday that 56.4 percent of House of Councillors members do not favor a ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party and its junior partner Komeito party. Asked about the preferred form of government after the election, 23.3 percent supported an opposition-led coalition, while 33.1 percent called for a new political framework through realignment, indicating a desire for change from the current ruling structure. ---------- China lodges protest with Japan over Taiwan foreign minister's visit BEIJING - China has lodged a strong protest with Japan over a recent visit by Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, criticizing it as an opportunity for the self-ruled island to engage in separatist activities. The protest was made by Liu Jinsong, head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Asian Affairs Department, in a meeting with Akira Yokochi, chief minister at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, on Friday. Liu criticized Japan for allowing Lin to visit as it sends a "wrong signal," according to China's Foreign Ministry. ---------- Hundreds gather to support Japan PM Ishiba amid calls for resignation TOKYO - Hundreds of people filled the streets outside Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's office on Friday, urging him not to step down in a rare show of support for the embattled leader, who is facing growing pressure from within his own party to resign following a crushing election loss. The hour-long rally in the sweltering summer heat in Tokyo was marked by a crowd of people holding up placards, chanting "Hang in there!" and "Don't quit!" ---------- Tokyo sushi worker killed at restaurant, allegedly by colleague TOKYO - A 32-year-old man was fatally stabbed Friday, allegedly by his colleague, at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo's busy Ikebukuro area where he worked, police said. The police arrested Masahito Ishioka on suspicion of murdering Tomoyuki Iwata at around 4:30 p.m., before opening time, they said, adding that the 56-year-old admitted to having killed him due to an interpersonal problem. ---------- Japan raises travel alert for Thailand, Cambodia border, amid clashes TOKYO - Japan's Foreign Ministry on Friday raised its travel alert for the Thailand-Cambodia border area following recent armed clashes between the two Southeast Asian countries, advising citizens not to visit the region. Under the updated travel advisory, the designated area has been placed under a level 3 alert, the second-highest on the four-point scale, urging nationals to "avoid all travel." ---------- Latvian staffer at Osaka expo goes viral with love of Japan OSAKA - A Latvian staff member at the World Exposition in Osaka has drawn over half a million social media followers after posting about his experience of engaging with Japanese language and culture as a foreigner. Artur Galata, 31, who has been posting on X and Instagram, said he was "very happy to work in my favorite country" after having visited 11 times since April 2017, traveling to more than 40 of the 47 prefectures. ---------- Kirin launches 20-yr whisky aging service for life milestones TOKYO - A new service launched by Kirin Brewery Co. lets customers purchase malt whisky at key life moments and age it for 20 years, offering tasting samples along the way to experience the flavor's evolution. The initial offering, launched June 6 on the crowdfunding platform Makuake, sold out the same day. The major Japanese brewer hopes to roll out the service on a larger scale next year. ---------- Baseball: Ohtani's homer streak ends, Imanaga roughed up BOSTON - Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani had his homer streak snapped at five games Friday, while Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga had his worst outing of the season. Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a single, a walk and two strikeouts in the Dodgers' 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. His five-game home run streak equals six other players in Dodgers history, most recently Max Muncy in 2019. ---------- Video: "Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival
Japan Today
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Japan Today
Taiwan foreign minister made visit to Japan: ruling LDP lawmaker
File photo taken in Taipei in May 2024 shows Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung recently made a rare visit to Japan, a lawmaker from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Friday, in a move likely to provoke China, which sees the self-ruled island as part of its territory. Keiji Furuya, who heads a cross-party group promoting relations with Taiwan, posted a photo of himself and Lin, apparently taken in Japan, on social media, without providing a detailed itinerary. Japan switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China in 1972, and the latter regards Taiwan as a renegade province to be reunified, by force if necessary. Sanae Takaichi, a former economic security minister, and former Defense Minister Minoru Kihara were also in the photo, which included a caption saying that the LDP lawmakers exchanged views with Lin before his visit to the World Exposition in Osaka. Taiwan's Foreign Ministry declined to comment on Lin's trip schedule, saying it was a "private" visit. Lin also visited the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Tokyo, the democratic island's de facto embassy in Japan, becoming the first sitting foreign minister to do so, Taiwan's Central News Agency reported. Even though they no longer have diplomatic ties, Japan and Taiwan have maintained economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, with Japanese conservative lawmakers tending to support Taiwan. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday expressed his government's commitment to securing the safety of Japanese nationals conducting business in China, amid recent detentions of its citizens there on alleged espionage charges. "We will do our utmost as a government so that people can be engaged in business in China with peace of mind," Ishiba said during a speech to corporate executives. © KYODO
The Mainichi
25-07-2025
- Politics
- The Mainichi
Taiwan foreign minister made visit to Japan: ruling LDP lawmaker
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung recently made a rare visit to Japan, a lawmaker from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Friday, in a move likely to provoke China, which sees the self-ruled island as part of its territory. Keiji Furuya, who heads a cross-party group promoting relations with Taiwan, posted a photo of himself and Lin, apparently taken in Japan, on social media, without providing a detailed itinerary. Japan switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China in 1972, and the latter regards Taiwan as a renegade province to be reunified, by force if necessary. Sanae Takaichi, a former economic security minister, and former Defense Minister Minoru Kihara were also in the photo, which included a caption saying that the LDP lawmakers exchanged views with Lin before his visit to the World Exposition in Osaka. Taiwan's Foreign Ministry declined to comment on Lin's trip schedule, saying it was a "private" visit. Lin also visited the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Tokyo, the democratic island's de facto embassy in Japan, becoming the first sitting foreign minister to do so, Taiwan's Central News Agency reported. Even though they no longer have diplomatic ties, Japan and Taiwan have maintained economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, with Japanese conservative lawmakers tending to support Taiwan. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday expressed his government's commitment to securing the safety of Japanese nationals conducting business in China, amid recent detentions of its citizens there on alleged espionage charges. "We will do our utmost as a government so that people can be engaged in business in China with peace of mind," Ishiba said during a speech to corporate executives.
Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Paraguay says will defend ties with Taiwan, host its president
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (left) and Paraguay's Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez shake hands after delivering a press statement at the Foreign Ministry in Asuncion, on July 11. Asuncion - Paraguay, Taiwan's only remaining diplomatic ally in South America, vowed July 14 to defend its ties with the self-governing democracy claimed by China and announced its president Lai Ching-te will visit in August. President Santiago Pena hosted Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung on a visit to Asuncion with a delegation of around 30 business leaders. 'Paraguay is ready to defend this 68-year relationship, which is based on democratic principles and values, with all its strength and with a loud voice,' Mr Pena said, adding Taiwan has been 'tremendously generous' with its investments in his country. 'We do not disregard China, but we recognise the self-determination of the people of Taiwan,' with which Paraguay hoped to move to 'a higher level of collaboration', he added. Mr Lai, Mr Pena announced at an investment forum, will visit Paraguay in 30 days. Among those in attendance on July 14 were Mr Terry Tsao, a senior executive at semiconductor company SEMI, as well as representatives of the Taiwanese IT, communications, smart transportation, agriculture, construction and building industries. Taiwan is a global chip powerhouse, producing more than half of the world's semiconductors, vital for powering the latest generative Artificial Intelligence models. AFP Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. World In reversal, Trump arms Ukraine and threatens sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil Multimedia From local to global: What made top news in Singapore over the last 180 years? Singapore HSA intensifies crackdown on vapes; young suspected Kpod peddlers nabbed in Bishan, Yishun Singapore Man charged over distributing nearly 3 tonnes of vapes in one day in Bishan, Ubi Avenue 3 Opinion Sumiko at 61: When beauty fades, why do some accept it better than others? Singapore Public healthcare institutions to record all Kpod cases, confiscate vapes: MOH, HSA Singapore Man allegedly attacks woman with knife at Kallang Wave Mall, to be charged with attempted murder Singapore Ex-cop charged after he allegedly went on MHA portal, unlawfully shared info with man
Filipino Times
15-06-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Taiwan extends visa-free entry for Filipinos until next year
Filipino travelers can continue to enjoy visa-free access to Taiwan for another year, following an announcement by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung during the Philippine Independence Day celebration hosted by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei. The extension, the minister said, is part of Taiwan's efforts to foster stronger people-to-people connections and enhance overall bilateral relations with the Philippines. An official statement from Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirming the extension is expected to be released on Monday, June 16. In 2023, Taiwan welcomed around 415,000 Filipino tourists, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. The island nation is also home to an estimated 160,000 Filipino migrant workers. The continuation of the visa-free policy is seen as a boost to tourism and cultural exchange, reaffirming the close ties between the Filipino and Taiwanese people.
