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Rice To Travel to China, Thailand, Japan, South Korea July 8-13Secretary plans to discuss political, economic issues with leaders ...

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to China, Thailand, Japan and South Korea July 8-13, the State Department announces. ...

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to China, Thailand, Japan and the Republic of Korea from July 8 - July 13. ... [Read More]

China (03/05)

During the "Long March," the communists reorganized under a new leader, Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-tung). The bitter struggle between the KMT and the CCP continued openly or clandestinely through the 14-year long Japanese invasion (1931-45), even though the two parties nominally formed a united front to oppose the Japanese invaders in 1937. The war between the two parties resumed after the Japanese defeat in 1945. By 1949, the CCP occupied most of the country. ...

Trade (2004): Exports--$593 billion: mainly electrical machinery and equipment, power generation equipment, apparel, toys, footwear. Main partners--U.S., Hong Kong, Japan, EU, South Korea, Singapore. Imports--$561 billion: mainly electrical equipment, power generation equipment, petroleum products, chemicals, steel. Main partners--Japan, EU, Taiwan, South Korea, U.S., Hong Kong. ... [Read More]

Japan (07/05)

Because of the two countries' combined economic and technological impact on the world, the U.S.-Japan relationship has become global in scope. The United States and Japan cooperate on a broad range of global issues, including development assistance combating communicable disease such as the spread of HIV/AIDS, and protecting the environment and natural resources. Both countries also collaborate in science and technology in such areas as mapping the human genome, research on aging, and international space exploration. As one of Asia's most successful democracies and its largest economy, Japan contributes irreplaceable political, financial, and moral support to U.S.-Japan diplomatic efforts. The United States consults closely with Japan and the Republic of Korea on policy regarding North Korea. In Southeast Asia, U.S.-Japan cooperation is vital for stability and for political and economic reform. Outside Asia, Japanese political and financial support has substantially strengthened the U. ... [Read More]

East Asia and the Pacific - US Department of State

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FRUS 1961-63, Vol. XXII, China; Korea; Japan

China; Korea; Japan ...

CHINA; KOREA; JAPAN ...

JAPAN Document Number 321 through 357 (182KB) ... [Read More]

The United States and China Archive - US Department of State
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China, Japan, Others Cited for Telecommunication Trade Barriers - US Department of State

Japan was cited for allegedly limiting foreign participation to its wireless market by not making new spectrum (an expanded range for wireless broadband transmissions) available.  USTR said Japan, Germany, Mexico, Peru and Switzerland charged excessive interconnection rates for mobile networks. ...

The main issues identified in this year's review include existing practices or prospective concerns relating to: 1) excessive interconnection rates for mobile networks in Germany, Japan, Mexico, Peru and Switzerland; (2) restrictions on access to and use of leased lines in Germany and submarine cable capacity in India; (3) excessive regulatory requirements in China, Colombia and India; (4) burdensome testing and certification requirements in Mexico and Korea; and, (5) limitations on suppliers' choice of technology in China and Korea. ... [Read More]

United States Seeks China as a Global Partner, State's Hill Says - US Department of State

Unresolved tensions between China and Japan reemerge from time to time, causing disruptions in the development of a relationship that is of great importance to the region.  As we witnessed recently, grievances about Japan's wartime legacy periodically erupt in China, most recently over changes to Japanese history textbooks that led to anti-Japanese violence.  While Japan and China are more integrated than ever on the trade front, recent controversies over the Senkaku Islands, East China Sea energy exploration, China's posture toward Taiwan, and China's public opposition to Japan's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council have chilled the relationship.  The recent violent demonstrations in China against Japanese diplomatic and business facilities only serve to prolong ill will among neighbors.  Disputes should be resolved through peaceful dialogue and discussion. ... [Read More]

Travel to Asia - China, Mongolia, and Japan

In particular, in Japan, the Deputy Secretary  participated with Vice Foreign Minister for Foreign Affairs Yukio Takeuchi in the U.S.-Japan Strategic Dialogue. They were joined on the second day by Dr. Ashton Calvert, Secretary of Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, for a trilateral discussion. Both the bilateral and trilateral talks covered a broad range of issues of mutual interest, such as the situation in North Korea and Iraq reconstruction. [ photo gallery] ... [Read More]