Hashimoto to face Chinese ire

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Relations between China and Japan are generally good, but Chinese suspicions concerning the US-Japan security treaty have the potential to sour the relationship. Joint US and Japanese statements at the time of the signing of the treaty in Apr 1996 were carefully worded to avoid any direct reference to China, but Japanese politicians indicated in Aug 1997 that the security treaty includes agreement on any activity in the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese are likely to strongly challenge Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto on the issue when he visits China.

International Affairs, Treaties & Intnl Law, Intnl Politics NEC, China, International aspects, Chinese foreign relations, International relations, Treaties

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Rape case imperils U.S. bases: Murayama may be forced to ask for troop cutbacks

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An alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl by three US soldiers in Okinawa has catalyzed Japan's anti-US sentiment and may provoke demands for a partial withdrawal of US troops. That would hurt both countries as well as the region's stability, but the decades-long erosion of Japanese support for the US and Washington's failed efforts to prosecute a trade conflict without damaging the defense ties have made it inevitable. A quick agreement for a modest withdrawal may diminish public anger before a bigger sacrifice is needed.

Political aspects, Foreign military bases, Americans abroad, Military bases, Foreign, Americans in Japan

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U.S.-Japan ties reinvigorated; security accord reflects value of trans-Pacific partnership

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Recent talks between Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto and President Clinton to reaffirm the security agreement between their two countries was considered to be a success. The continued presence of the US will be a stabilizing influence on the region and Japan will expand its own security role. Japan and the US acknowledged the importance of China in East Asia and US Defense Secretary William Perry noted that China will continue to benefit from the US-Japan security accord.

Asia, Security, International, International security

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