September 2012 - Japan Special Weapons News

Taiwan's representative to Japan to return to post soon: official CNA 30 Sep 2012 -- Taiwan's representative to Japan, Shen Ssu-tsun, who was recalled in protest over Japan's purchase of some of the disputed Diaoyutai Islands, is expected to return to Japan in a week, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said Sunday.
Calls by Japanese for rationality over islands row welcome: lawmakers CNA 29 Sep 2012 -- Lawmakers welcomed Saturday calls from the Japanese public for rationality over the Diaoyutai Islands dispute following reports of several prominent Japanese authors' criticizing Tokyo's handling of the dispute.
Fukushima Radiation Down 20% – TV RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2012 -- Radiation level in the 80-kilometer zone around the imploded Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan has decreased 23 percent between November and June, NHK television reported on Saturday.
Fukushima Radiation Down 20% – TV RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2012 -- Radiation level in the 80-kilometer zone around the imploded Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan has decreased 23 percent between November and June, NHK television reported on Saturday.
Background Briefing: Readout of the Secretary's Meeting With Japanese Foreign Mininster Koichiro Gemba and Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan US Dept. of State 28 Sep 2012
Japanese defense of Diaoyutai actions contradictory: ministry CNA 28 Sep 2012 -- Taiwan on Friday challenged Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's rhetoric from a speech at the United Nations Wednesday, saying it contradicted Japan's recent move to nationalize the disputed Diaoyutai Islands.
Japan Says 'No Compromise' on Disputed Senkaku Islands RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2012 -- Japan will never compromise with China in the dispute over a chain of islands in the East China Sea but will make a strong effort to avoid further deterioration of relations with its powerful neighbor, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said.
No ready resolution to Diaoyutais dispute: national security chief CNA 27 Sep 2012 -- There is no ready resolution to the territorial dispute between China, Taiwan and Japan over the Diaoyutai Islands, but a consensus is taking shape among the concerned parties that they should engage in dialogue rather than confrontation, Tsai De-sheng, the chief of the National Security Bureau, said Thursday.
New foreign minister vows to protect Diaoyutais fishing rights CNA 27 Sep 2012 -- Taiwan's new foreign minister David Y.L. Lin reiterated the country's territorial claim over the Diaoyutai Islands and vowed to protect Taiwanese fishing rights there, shortly after he assumed his duties Thursday.
Taiwan Coast Guard escort mission not 'acting': official CNA 27 Sep 2012 -- The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) was not 'acting' in its countering of Japanese coast guard vessels while escorting Taiwanese fishing boats during a protest in waters near the disputed Diaoyutai Islands in the East China Sea, an official said Thursday.
Taiwan urges Japan to recognize Diaoyutais dispute CNA 27 Sep 2012 -- Taiwan once again called on Japan to recognize the existence of the territorial dispute over the Diaoyutai Islands, a Foreign Ministry official said Thursday in response to Japan's rejection of the controversy over the island group.
Japan should reflect upon role in Diaoyutais dispute: president CNA 27 Sep 2012 -- President Ma Ying-jeou said Thursday that it was Japan that sparked the recent massive protest by Taiwanese fishing boats in waters near the disputed Diayoutai Islands in the East China Sea and that Japan should reflect deeply upon its actions.
No Sign of Progress in Japan-China Island Dispute VOA 26 Sep 2012 -- A bitter territorial dispute between China and Japan showed no signs of improvement Tuesday, as foreign ministers from both countries held high-level talks to ease tensions.
President reiterates peaceful resolution of Diaoyutais row CNA 26 Sep 2012 -- The territorial row over the Diaoyutai Islands must be resolved peacefully on the premise that all parties concerned acknowledge the existence of the dispute, President Ma Ying-jeou said Wednesday in the wake of a Taiwanese protest over the islands.
Taiwan rejects Japan's protest over fishing boat action CNA 26 Sep 2012 -- Foreign Minister Timothy Yang has rejected a protest by a Japanese envoy over Taiwanese fishing boats sailing near the Diaoyutai Islands and reasserted Taiwan's sovereignty over the East China Sea island chain, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.
Japan Coast Guard Drives Off Taiwanese Fishing Boats RIA Novosti 25 Sep 2012 -- Forty Taiwanese fishing vessels which had earlier sailed into Japanese waters around a group of disputed islands have since left, the Japanese coast guard reported on Tuesday according to TV channel NHK.
Taiwanese fishing boats on way back after Diaoyutai protest CNA 25 Sep 2012 -- Taiwanese fishing boats began returning home late Tuesday morning after sailing to the Diaoyutai Islands to stand up for Taiwan's sovereignty over the small island chain in the East China Sea.
Ma calls for U.S. to remain neutral on Diaoyutais dispute CNA 25 Sep 2012 -- President Ma Ying-jeou hopes that the United States will remain neutral on the sovereignty dispute over the Diaoyutai Islands in the East China Sea because such a stance will be more helpful to efforts to resolve the row.
Japanese envoy visits Taiwan to address Diaoyutais row CNA 25 Sep 2012 -- The president of Japan's Interchange Association arrived Taiwan on Tuesday for a meeting with Foreign Minister Timothy Yang to explain Japan's recent move to nationalize the disputed Diaoyutai Islands in the East China Sea.
Taiwan's Diaoyutais protest makes splash in China CNA 25 Sep 2012 -- China's state media highlighted Tuesday news that Taiwanese fishing boats had entered waters near the disputed Diaoyutai Islands and that Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) vessels had a standoff with their Japanese counterparts.
Diaoyutais dispute to take toll on Taiwan-Japan military ties CNA 24 Sep 2012 -- Defense Minister Kao Hua-chu said Monday Taiwan will temporarily suspend military exchanges with Japan amid disputes over the Diaoyutai Islands in the East China Sea.
Ministry urges rationality, peace among anti-Japan protesters CNA 22 Sep 2012 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Saturday urged rationality and and peace among demonstrators set to protest in Taipei on Sunday against Japan's recent purchase of the disputed Diaoyu Islands.
Taiwanese vessel approaches Diaoyutais to assert claim CNA 21 Sep 2012 -- A platform supply ship from Taiwan approached the disputed Diaoyutai Islands Friday to protest Japan's nationalization of the island chain.
Japan Retains Prime Minister Amid Changing Political Landscape VOA 21 Sep 2012 -- Japan's prime minister coasted to re-election in his party's presidential election
Noda Keeps Japanese PM Post RIA Novosti 21 Sep 2012 -- Incumbent Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda was reelected as leader of the Democratic Party on Friday, retaining his post.
China-Japan Dispute Tests China’s Ties With the US VOA 20 Sep 2012 -- China's territorial dispute with Japan over a group of islands in the East China Sea is also testing the country's relations with the U.S.
Panetta Calls Beijing Meetings ‘Substantive, Productive’ AFPS 20 Sep 2012 -- Visiting China at what he called a “very important moment” for the U.S.-China relationship, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said yesterday his meetings with key Chinese leaders here have been both substantive and productive.
Taiwanese fishing boats to approach Diaoyutais in Japan protest CNA 20 Sep 2012 -- At least 50 Taiwanese fishing boats are expected to approach the disputed Diaoyutai Islands in the East China Sea.
Eighteen Detained in Anti-Japan Protests in Southern China RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2012 -- Eighteen people allegedly involved in violent acts during anti-Japan protests in China have been detained in the country's southern city of Guangzhou.
Spokesman for DPRK FM on New Radar Base in Japan KCNA 20 Sep 2012 -- A spokesman for the DPRK foreign ministry gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA as regards the US announcement of a plan to build a new radar base in Japan.
Taiwan Military briefs president on Diaoyutais development CNA 19 Sep 2012 -- President Ma inspected military units and was briefed on developments over the Diaoyutai Islands amid growing tension over the disputed archipelago.
Chinese Official Justifies Anti-Japan Protests VOA 19 Sep 2012 -- A Chinese official says the recent wave of anti-Japan protests in China involving a territorial dispute reflects a firm resolution by Chinese citizens to safeguard sovereignty.
Rodong Sinmun on Japan and Tok Islets KCNA 19 Sep 2012 -- The Japanese Foreign Ministry held a press conference recently at the instructions of the Japanese prime minister at which it cried out for the settlement of the Tok Islets issue at the International Court of Justice.
Statement by George Little on MV-22 Operations Agreement with Japan DoD 19 Sep 2012
Osprey Cleared to Fly in Japan, Improving Alliance Capabilities AFPS 19 Sep 2012 -- The V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft is now approved to fly in Japan, Press Secretary George Little said.
Japan: Chinese Ships Enter Territorial Waters VOA 18 Sep 2012 -- Japan's Coast Guard says at least two Chinese government vessels have entered territorial waters near Japanese-controlled islands, as a dispute escalates on the sensitive anniversary of Japan's invasion of China.
China Sends Warships to Disputed Islands RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2012 -- Two of eleven Chinese patrol craft cruising the waters off two disputed islands between China and Japan have entered what Tokyo claims as its territorial waters.
Taiwan Seeks Peacekeeper Role in Island Dispute VOA 18 Sep 2012 -- A tiny group of islands in the East China Sea has shaped up as a flashpoint between Beijing and Tokyo.
Taiwan FM for peace amid Diaoyutais tension CNA 18 Sep 2012 -- Taiwan FM Timothy Yang called for peace Tuesday amid rising tension over the disputed Diaoyutai Islands in East China Sea.
Panetta Urges Calm Over China-Japan Islands Dispute RFE/RL 18 Sep 2012 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is in Beijing, urging calm as tensions between Japan and China over a group of disputed islands continue to grow.
Joint Press Conference with Secretary Panetta and Japanese Minister of Defense Morimoto from Tokyo, Japan DoD 17 Sep 2012
Town Hall Meeting with Secretary Panetta at Yakota Airbase, Japan DoD 17 Sep 2012
U.S., Japan Agree to Add Second Radar Installation AFPS 17 Sep 2012 -- The United States and Japan have agreed to add a second U.S. anti-ballistic missile radar installation in Japan, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced here today.
U.S., Japan Agree On Antimissile System RFE/RL 17 Sep 2012 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says that U.S. and Japanese officials have agreed to put a missile-defense system in Japan.
Japan to Install New U.S. Missile Radar RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2012 -- Washington and Tokyo agreed to install a second radar-based defense system in Japan aimed at countering the potential missile threat from North Korea.
Anti-Japan Protesters Arrested in Beijing RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2012 -- More than ten people were arrested in China according to local media reports, after police used tear gas and water cannons to break up anti-Japanese riots which began late last week over Japan’s nationalization of the disputed Diaoyu Islands.
Beijing Moves To Calm Anti-Japanese Protests Over Territorial Dispute RFE/RL 17 Sep 2012 -- Chinese authorities have moved to quell anti-Japanese protests as Japanese firms suspended work at factories in China over a territorial dispute.
Anti-Japan Demonstrations Prompt Chinese Discussions of Protests, Patriotism VOA 17 Sep 2012 -- As anti-Japanese protests spread in China and in some cases turn violent, Chinese Web users are questioning when the actions of protesters go too far.
ROC, PRC flags fly at anti-Japan protest in New York CNA 17 Sep 2012 -- More than 1,000 people of Chinese descent rallied in front of the Consulate-General of Japan in New York City Sunday to protest the Japanese government's unilateral nationalization of the disputed Diaoyutai Islands.
Panetta Addresses Osprey, Territory Disputes in Japan Visit AFPS 17 Sep 2012 -- Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta responded to questions on the U.S. deployment of V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft to Okinawa and the ongoing dispute between China and Japan over the Senkaku Islands.
US Defense Chief in Talks Over China-Japan Tensions VOA 17 Sep 2012 -- As anti-Japan protests continued since last week in China, officials in Tokyo told the visiting U.S. defense secretary they are attempting to prevent ties with Beijing over disputed islands from further fraying.
DPRK-Japan Relations Hinge on Japan's Attitude: KCNA Commentary KCNA 17 Sep 2012 -- 10 years have passed since the DPRK-Japan Pyongyang Declaration was adopted.
Japanese stores in China shut down amid Diaoyutai protests CNA 16 Sep 2012 -- Some Japanese-owned department stores and supermarkets in China have suspended operations amid violent protests in many Chinese cities over the disputed Diaoyutai Islands, media reports said Sunday.
Angst About Japan Island Dispute Builds in China VOA 16 Sep 2012 -- Thousands rallied Sunday in the streets of dozens of cities across China as public anger with Japan over disputed East China Sea islands swelled. In view of the protests Japan's prime minister has urged Beijing to guarantee the safety of Japanese citizens and businesses in China.
Anti-Japan Protests Spread to Hong Kong VOA 16 Sep 2012 -- As tensions between China and Japan escalate, anti-Japanese protests have spread to Hong Kong. Pro-democracy activists in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory are taking a surprising lead in the pan-Chinese nationalism movement.
Anti-Japan protests raging in China CNA 15 Sep 2012 -- Anti-Japan protests, triggered by Japan's purchase of some of the Diaoyutai Islands last week, raged Saturday in many Chinese cities.
Taiwan urges China, Japan to show restraint in Diaoyutais row CNA 14 Sep 2012 -- Taiwan urged China and Japan Friday to refrain from actions that would further fuel tensions in the East China Sea after both sent ships to waters near the Diaoyutai Islands to defend their claims of sovereignty over the island chain.
Chinese Patrol Ships Enter Disputed Japanese Waters RFE/RL 14 Sep 2012 -- Six Chinese surveillance ships have sailed into waters around disputed islands in the East China Sea, the latest move in a bitter territorial dispute between China and Japan.
Japan: Chinese Patrol Ships Leave Disputed Waters VOA 14 Sep 2012 -- All six Chinese surveillance ships have left Japanese-controlled waters after briefly conducting a patrol mission near a group of disputed islands.
Six Chinese Vessels Enter Japan Waters near Disputed Islands RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2012 -- A total of six Chinese surveillance vessels entered on Friday the territorial waters of Japan near the disputed Senkaku islands, Kyodo news agency reported citing the Japan Coast Guard.
2 Chinese Vessels Enter Japan's Waters Near Disputed Islands VOA 13 Sep 2012 -- Two Chinese patrol ships have entered Japanese territorial waters near disputed islands in the East China Sea, further heightening the tensions over the uninhabited archipelago claimed both by Tokyo and Beijing.
China Warns Island Dispute Could Hurt Trade Ties VOA 13 Sep 2012 -- China has warned Japan its decision to purchase disputed islands in the East China Sea could have an impact on trade between the two Asian economies.
Taiwan keeping close eye on Japan's moves on Diaoyutais CNA 13 Sep 2012 -- Taiwan is keeping a close eye on Japan's moves on the Diaoyutai Islands row, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official said Thursday, one day after Taiwan's top envoy to Japan returned home to report on the situation.
Japan's occupation of Diaoyutais unlawful: president CNA 13 Sep 2012 -- President Ma Ying-jeou reiterated Thursday that the Diaoyutai Islands have been sneakily occupied by Japan, an action which he insisted is 'invalid under international law.'
Ma tells Foreign Ministry to seek Japan's support for peace initiative CNA 13 Sep 2012 -- President Ma Ying-jeou told the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Thursday to seek Japan's support for his East China Sea Peace Initiative for the peaceful solution of territorial disputes over the Diaoyutai Islands, a Presidential Office spokesman said.
Japan calls for fishery talks with Taiwan CNA 13 Sep 2012 -- Japan on Thursday moved to ease tension with Taiwan over a territorial dispute by calling on Taipei to resume fishery talks as part of efforts to put their overall relationship back on track.
Japan Awaits China's Next Move On Disputed Islands VOA 12 Sep 2012 -- Japanese patrol boats are circling a small group of islands in the East China Sea, guarding against any encroachment by Chinese ships sent by Beijing to invoke its claim of sovereignty over the islands.
Japanese Freighter Undocks From Space Station RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2012 -- A Japanese cargo freighter undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, successfully ending its resupply mission, a spokesman for Russian Mission Control said.
Countering Japan's purchase of islets, Taiwan makes historical case CNA 11 Sep 2012 -- Taiwan's government reiterated Tuesday that the Tiaoyutai Islands are part of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and outlined its historical case supporting the claim to counter Japan's efforts to nationalize the archipelago.
Taiwan recalls envoy to Japan to protest Tokyo's island plan CNA 11 Sep 2012 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday recalled Taiwan's representative to Japan in response to Japan's decision to nationalize the disputed Tiaoyutai Islands.
Taiwan summons Japan envoy to protest Tiaoyutai deal CNA 11 Sep 2012 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday summoned Japan's representative to Taiwan to protest Japan's move to nationalize the disputed Tiaoyutai Islands.
Trading of Tiaoyutais 'unauthorized': premier CNA 11 Sep 2012 -- Premier Sean Chen said Tuesday that any selling or buying of the disputed Tiaoyutai Islands is an 'unauthorized disposition' because under Republic of China law, the island chain in the East China Sea is the property of the ROC.
Japan 'misappropriating' Tiaoyutais: President CNA 11 Sep 2012 -- Japan has 'misappropriated' the Tiaoyutai Islands, which belong to the Republic of China, a fact that cannot be altered by Japan's purchase of the islands from their so-called landlord, President Ma Ying-jeou said at a conference of the ruling Kuomintang (KMT) Tuesday.
China Warns Japan Over Purchase of Disputed Islands RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2012 -- China has again strongly criticized the purchase of three disputed islands in the East China Sea by Japan and threatened Tokyo with 'serious consequences' caused by this 'illegal unilateral decision.'
Japan Decision Raises Stakes in Island Dispute VOA 10 Sep 2012 -- Japan's decision Monday to purchase disputed islands China says are part of its territory is raising tensions between the two Asian neighbors.
Envoy to Japan might be asked to explain disputed islands CNA 10 Sep 2012 -- Taiwan said Monday that it is considering asking the country's representative to Japan to return to Taiwan to explain Japan's plans to nationalize the disputed Tiaoyutai Islands.
Ma proposes Taiwan-Japan-China talks on Tiaoyutais CNA 07 Sep 2012 -- President Ma Ying-jeou said on Friday that Taiwan, Japan and mainland China should shelve their differences over the sovereignty of the Tiaoyutai Islands and hold peaceful dialogue before jointly exploring and developing resources in nearby waters.
Taiwan keeping eye on Japan's reported plan to buy Tiaoyutai isles CNA 06 Sep 2012 -- Taiwan's government said it is keeping a close eye on Japan's reported plan to buy three of the disputed Tiaoyutai Islands.
Experts: Treaties Complicate US Position in China-Japan Islands Dispute VOA 05 Sep 2012 -- The United States says it is staying out of a Japanese-Chinese dispute about uninhabited islands in the East China Sea.
Taiwan upholds claim to Tiaoyutais despite latest Japanese gambit CNA 05 Sep 2012 -- The Republic of China's sovereignty over the Tiaoyutai Islands will remain unchanged despite Japan's latest move to nationalize the disputed islands by buying three of them that are privately owned, the government said Wednesday.
Reports: Japan to Buy Disputed East China Sea Islands VOA 05 Sep 2012 -- Japan's government has agreed to buy a group of East China Sea islands at the center of a heated territorial dispute with China.
Japan to Buy Three Disputed Senkaku Islands RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2012 -- Japanese authorities have decided to buy several privately owned uninhabited islands in the East China Sea.
DOD Launches Tomodachi Registry Website DoD 05 Sep 2012
Registry to Provide Japan Response Radiation Info AFPS 05 Sep 2012 -- No Defense Department personnel or their families were exposed to radiation causing adverse health conditions following the nuclear accident in Japan last year.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Clarifies the DPRK's Stand on DPRK-Japan Inter-Governmental Talks KCNA 05 Sep 2012 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK gave the following answer to the question raised by KCNA as regards the preliminary talks between the governments of the DPRK and Japan.
Fuji Firepower demo shows off Japanese defense force's weapons, aircraft capabilities Army News 04 Sep 2012 -- The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force displayed its tactical, weapons and aircraft capabilities to the public during the annual Fuji Firepower Demonstration.
Taiwan: No concessions on sovereignty over disputed Tiaoyutais CNA 03 Sep 2012 -- President Ma reaffirmed his unswerving stance that there will be no concessions regarding the Republic of China's sovereignty over the disputed Tiaoyutai Islands.
Taiwan voices 'concern' over Tokyo officials' visit to Tiaoyutais CNA 02 Sep 2012 -- Taiwan does not recognize any move by the Japanese government to nationalize the Tiaoyutai Islands.
Rodong Sinmun on US Missile Defense in Asia-Pacific KCNA 03 Sep 2012 -- Recently the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff opened to the public a plan to deploy another new radar system in the southern part of Japan.

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