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Thisanka Siripala

Thisanka Siripala

The Diplomat

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Japan, China, South Korea Trilateral Summit was a Missed Opportunity for Bold Negotiations on Divisive Issues

The three leaders touched base on economic cooperation and trade revitalization, with an eye on reducing regional friction.

31.05.2024 20

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Japan’s Slush Fund Scandal Intensifies in Diet Discussions

Political parties clashed over political fundraising reform as lawmakers deliberate on proposals for varying levels of transparency and punishment.

28.05.2024 30

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International Scholars Sound the Alarm Over Legislative Reforms Proposed in Taiwan

An open letter from 30 scholars expresses “strong concern and disappointment about the set of parliamentary reforms.”

23.05.2024 30

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Osaka Will Host the 2025 World Expo. Can Japan Pull It Off?

Japan is pushing a PR campaign for the embattled Osaka Expo in 2025, despite waning public enthusiasm.

23.05.2024 30

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The US and Japan’s Mission to Push Next Generation Nuclear Power 

Japan ramps up the joint nuclear power agenda with the U.S. and Philippines, with an eye for deterring regional conflict.

10.04.2024 9

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Japan’s Governing Party Is Engulfed by a Slush Fund Scandal. Will It Spur Political Reform?

The government is facing intense pressure over fears of widespread corruption and financial misconduct.

06.02.2024 20

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Japan’s First Moon Rover Resumes Operations After Landing Upside Down

Technical setbacks threaten the SLIM mission despite breaking international records for pinpoint landing. 

29.01.2024 20

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Japan Offers Ukraine Condolences and Cooperation for Reconstruction

Japan pledges “unwavering” support to Ukraine amid aid fatigue in the West.

13.01.2024 10

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Japan’s New Years Day Celebrations Cut Short by Deadly Earthquake 

Japan enters 2024 rocked by a powerful earthquake and a deadly airplane collision.

03.01.2024 9

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Kishida Replaces 4 Cabinet Members as Japan’s Political Fundraising Scandal Deepens 

The government is in damage control mode as it scrambles to contain public distrust over underreported fundraising revenue.

14.12.2023 10

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How Green Is Japan’s COP28 Commitment?

Japan’s decarbonization strategy is being slammed by environmental groups for prioritizing “clean” coal. 

08.12.2023 10

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