US-Japan relations should not target any third country or harm other countries’ interests. China opposes forming blocs and words and deeds that drive up tensions and reduce other countries’ security.

Thanks to President Biden' global leadership, today's first-ever U.S.-Philippines-Japan summit will usher in new era of trilateral cooperation.

This partnership will protect American families, keep our economy competitive, and ensure the Indo-Pacific remains open, prosperous, and secure.

#US and #Japan upgrade the alliance, sending a clear message to #China .

Biden & Kishida agree to step up:

💰 economic ties
🤝🏻diplomacy
🌎climate
👩‍🚀space
✨tech (AI)
🛡️ defense

*70 agreements on defense were made including moves to upgrade military command structures.*

Tapimaru, a giant tapioca ball, is the mascot of Tapioca Time bubble tea.

#US and #Japan upgrade the alliance, sending a clear message to #China .

Biden & Kishida agree to step up:

💰 economic ties
🤝🏻diplomacy
🌎climate
👩‍🚀space
✨tech (AI)
🛡️ defense

*70 agreements on defense were made including moves to upgrade military command structures.*

Over the last three years, the friendship between Japan and the United States has soared to new heights. There is no limit to what our countries and people can achieve together.

#HongKong : RSF is appalled by the detention and deportation of its representative Aleksandra Bielakowska, who was travelling today to the territory to monitor the trial of #JimmyLai . This action marks a new decline in the territory's press freedom climate.👇
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Xi hosts #Taiwan 's former leader Ma Ying-jeou in a rare meeting that recalls an era of warmer ties.

'It's also a useful data point Beijing can point to to tell China’s domestic audience that there is still reason to be patient with Taiwan' - Wen-Ti Sung

Nectar Gan Eric Cheung

Xi hosts #Taiwan 's former leader Ma Ying-jeou in a rare meeting that recalls an era of warmer ties.

'It's also a useful data point Beijing can point to to tell China’s domestic audience that there is still reason to be patient with Taiwan' - Wen-Ti Sung

Nectar Gan Eric Cheung

Congrats to Terry Tang on being named the permanent Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times!!! First female editor in the Times’ 142 year history!!!

#AAPI representation matters!!!!

The arrival of the total solar eclipse in the US has brought with it an impressive array of photographs as well.

These are the best total solar eclipse photos we've found.

📷 Brandon Bell; Ron Jenkins; Josh Edelson; Angela Weiss; Getty

The world's biggest chipmaker, #Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ( #TSMC ), is now investing a total of $65 billion to make its most advanced products in the US state of Arizona.

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Today we interviewed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida one-on-one, ahead of his state visit to Washington this week. Digital write here with the stars ⁦Simone McCarthy⁩ and Junko Ogura. TV piece coming soon🚨 cnn.com/2024/04/07/asi…

Today, I met with Premier Li Qiang to continue discussions between the U.S. and China on responsibly managing our economic relationship, with a level playing field for American workers and firms. I emphasized that we can only make progress if we directly and openly communicate.

📣 Calling all @AAJA student broadcasters!📣

Apply for a Broadcast News Internship Grant for a chance to be awarded up to $1,000 toward your summer internship expenses.

aaja.org/news-and-resou… 🙏🏽 Ben Pu 🔺 AAJA-Asia

Spotted in Shibuya: Japanese convenience chain FamilyMart accepting donations for Taiwan 2024 earthquake disaster relief

Chinese state media praises Yellen’s use of chopsticks during her first meal in Guangzhou. 🥢

(Mushrooms again on the menu, per Laura He.) 🍄

news.cctv.com/2024/04/04/ART… #US #China

Last night, I arrived in China — my second trip to China as Treasury Department Secretary. I’m looking forward to substantive engagements with senior government officials, business leaders, and the Chinese people.

Yellen to gathering of the American Chamber of Commerce in Guangzhou: 'The president and I really reject the idea that we should decouple our economy from China.'