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China rejects Taipei’s comments on colonial past with Japan

Published on: March 24, 2026
11:03

Beijing, March 18 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized the statements of Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te, who claimed that Japan's colonization of the island was aimed at promoting the "Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere."

Japanese families recall Fukushima nuclear disaster

Published on: March 11, 2026
11:38

Tokyo, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) Multiple families in Japan paid tribute on Wednesday to loved ones who were victims of one of the worst nuclear accidents in history, which occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant 15 years ago.

Russia did not close door to peace talks with Japan

Published on: February 21, 2026
10:15

Moscow, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Russian Presidential Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov asserted that any negotiations on a peace treaty between his country and Japan require dialogue.

Japan: Main opposition force chooses new leader

Published on: February 13, 2026
12:31

Tokyo, Feb 13 (Prensa Latina) The Centrist Reform Alliance (CRA), Japan's main opposition force, elected on Friday Junya Ogawa as its new leader, following its defeat in the recent general elections, which prompted the resignation of its leadership.

China to Japan: a genuine dialogue must include concrete actions

Published on: February 10, 2026
10:07

Beijing, Feb 10 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian rejected on Tuesday Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's statements for dialogue, demanding first retract her remarks on Taiwan.

Liberal Democratic Party triumphs in parliamentary elections

Published on: February 9, 2026
09:03

Tokyo, Feb. 9 (Prensa Latina) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi affirmed her readiness to implement policies that will make the country strong and prosperous, following the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) landslide victory in the parliamentary elections.

China urges Japan to pursue a peaceful foreign policy after elections

Published on: February 9, 2026
08:50

Beijing, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) China urged Japanese authorities on to pursue a peaceful foreign policy and respect bilateral commitments following the legislative elections held in Tokyo.

Japan: Political battle continues ahead of elections

Published on: February 5, 2026
08:37

Tokyo, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Leaders of Japan's newly formed Centrist Reform Alliance (CRA) said that they will take responsibility if their parties lose seats in the upcoming House of Representatives elections.

Takaichi’s LDP leads early election polls in Japan

Published on: February 3, 2026
07:00

Tokyo, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) The snap elections in Japan, scheduled for February 8, currently show a favorable scenario for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which is leading in the polls.

Contaminated Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines found in Japan

Published on: September 14, 2021
14:33

Tokyo, Sept 14 (Prensa Latina) Local governments of the Japan's Kanagawa and Osaka prefectures on Tuesday reported the detection of strange substances in five vials of the Covid-19 vaccine produced by US drugmaker Pfizer, which had not been used.

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