Japan has designated 14 airports and 26 seaports for use by its military and coast guard during a contingency.

China and Japan agreed on Tuesday to advance constructive and stable bilateral relations as Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, a week after the inauguration of Japan's new cabinet.

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office. She plans to meet with U.S.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan's new administration to take a constructive "first step" in engaging with Beijing and to properly address sensitive issues such as Taiwan and wartime history.

Washington — President Trump heads Wednesday to Gyeongju, South Korea, for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and his highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China has called on its neighbours Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN countries to make greater efforts in science and technology, including carrying out joint scientific and technological research, according to the official Xinhua.

President Trump arrives in Tokyo for historic meetings with Japan's first female prime minister and Emperor Naruhito before high-stakes China summit this week.

Toyota Motor Corp. maintained record global sales during the first half of the fiscal year, as growth in the US helped counter a lukewarm showing in Japan and China.