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China's then-defense chief Li Shangfu delivers a speech during the Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on June 4, 2023.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 28, 2024
China ousts two ex-defense ministers from party over graft
The 24-man Politburo made the decision to oust Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe, who are said to have taken bribes.
China's powerful vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, Zhang Youxian (left), and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu arrive for the Beijing Xiangshan Forum in the Chinese capital on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 30, 2023
Chinese military No. 2 slams U.S. but signals defense channel reopening
While criticizing the U.S., China¡¯s Gen. Zhang Youxia also indicated an openness to resuming high-level military talks with the Pentagon.
Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu salutes before delivering a speech during the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on June 4.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 24, 2023
China ousts defense chief and removes ex-top envoy from Cabinet
Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu has been removed from his positions as defense chief and state councilor, state-run media said.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping walks past then-Foreign Minister Qin Gang (front left) and defense chief Li Shangfu (front right) as he arrives for the closing session of the National People's Congress at Beijing's Great Hall of the People in March.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 13, 2023
With purges of top officials, is China¡¯s Xi in trouble? Hardly.
The well-known opacity in Beijing may have clouded assessments of how the turbulence is affecting Xi¡¯s grip on power
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel gives a speech at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo on Friday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Sep 23, 2023
U.S. envoy to Japan slams China in speech and social media post
Rahm Emanuel posted pictures of Chinese boats he said were fishing near Japan despite Beijing¡¯s seafood ban over the Fukushima water release.
Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu (far left) attends the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore in June.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 15, 2023
Missing Chinese defense chief signals turmoil in Xi¡¯s government
Washington has reportedly concluded that Li Shangfu, who took up his post in March, has been stripped of his responsibilities.
China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu gives a speech in Kubinka, in the outskirts of Moscow, on Aug. 15
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 11, 2023
Xi stresses military unity as rumors over defense minister swirl
Rumors have been swirling social media over Defense Minister Li Shangfu¡¯s whereabouts. His last public appearance was on Aug. 29.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 9, 2023
An open letter to China¡¯s defense minister (satire intended)
Japanese editorials were divided over the Sino-U.S. positions at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 4, 2023
China¡¯s defense chief slams U.S. military operations near his country¡¯s territory
Just hours after the U.S. criticized an ¡®unsafe¡¯ encounter with a Chinese navy ship, China¡¯s defense minister struck back, blaming such moves on ¡®hegemonic actions¡¯ by the United States.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 3, 2023
U.S. defense chief says China talks ¡®essential¡¯ to curbing chance of conflict
As dangerously close U.S.-China military encounters rise, the U.S. defense secretary slammed China¡¯s unwillingness to meet and discuss improving crisis management mechanisms.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 30, 2023
China spurns meeting with U.S. defense chief amid sanctions snag
China declined a U.S. request for the countries¡¯ defense chiefs to meet this week, following concerns Beijing raised over sanctions Washington imposed on its top general.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 23, 2023
U.S. walks back Biden comments on lifting Chinese defense chief¡¯s sanctions
The State Department denied that Washington was considering easing the measures after President Joe Biden said that such a move was ¡°under discussion.¡±
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 6, 2023
U.S. seeks meeting with China defense minister after being spurned
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is hoping for a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Defense Minister Li Shangfu, in Singapore next month.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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