By dispatching its foreign minister to the event, Tokyo seems intent on asserting its influence – and avoiding being upstaged ...

Analysts think Ishiba aims to leverage China’s influence for Japan’s gain, but some fear this could weaken the ...

A delegation from the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito is set to visit China from Monday through Wednesday ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen ...

According to a readout issued by the White House after their talks, the three leaders discussed trilateral maritime security ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba embarked on a four-day trip to Malaysia and Indonesia on Jan. 9. The visits come amid China’s increasing maritime presence in the region. During the trip ...

(Kyodo) BEIJING (Kyodo) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday he welcomes a visit to China by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba "at a convenient time" and expressed willingness to travel ...

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was in Malaysia and met with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Friday to strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asian countries as China’s threats grow in ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as China’s ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday began a trip to Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as China's ...