Robert Dujarric

Noda May Fail to Meet Hu at APEC Amid Japan-China Tension

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda may fail to secure a meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao at a summit in Russia this weekend as tensions rise over a maritime territorial dispute.

N. Korea Rejects Rocket Launch Criticism as China Cautions

North Korea rejected international criticism of its planned satellite launch next month as China cautioned its ally in the first sign of tension since Kim Jong Un succeeded his father as head of the totalitarian state.

Japan Weakness Invites Challenges by China, Russia as U.S. Backing Invoked

Japanese border disputes with China and Russia are thwarting the goals of Prime Minister Naoto Kan’s ruling party to improve ties with its neighbors and reduce dependence on the U.S. security umbrella.

N. Korea Relies on Japanese Players in World Cup vs. Brazil

North Korea, the lowest ranked team in the soccer World Cup, faces five-time champion Brazil tonight with its hopes pinned on two players from Japan.

Noda Ends Japan Nuclear Freeze, Risking Backlash at Polls

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda ended Japan’s month-long freeze on nuclear power, approving a reactor restart that combined with a tax increase may undermine his political support.

Noda Woes Deepen in Japan as Tax, BOJ Plans See Opposition

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda faced new challenges to his leadership as a member of the ruling group rejected his plan for a sales-tax boost and opposition widened to his nominee for the central bank board.

Obama Says U.S. Military Presence in Asia Won’t Diminish With Budget Cuts

President Barack Obama said cutting the U.S. budget won’t reduce the nation’s military and economic commitments to the Asia-Pacific region in remarks that reflect a U.S. effort to contain China’s growing regional influence.

Obama Says U.S. Troops in Australia Will Preserve Peace, Security in Asia

President Barack Obama said the U.S. troops that will be stationed in Australia’s northernmost city will help ensure the security of vital sea lanes, as the U.S. moves to blunt China’s expanding influence.

U.S. Marines to Be Stationed in Australia Under Obama-Gillard Defense Pact

President Barack Obama said the U.S. is sending a “clear message” of its intent to lead in the Asia-Pacific region with an agreement he and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced to deploy American Marines on Australian bases next year.

China's Charm Blitz in `Shambles' Over Regional Spats

China may be undermining its effort to build strong ties with its neighbors and draw them away from the U.S. orbit as it seeks to impose its will in territorial disputes with Japan and Southeast Asian nations.

"This is very difficult to control because if I'm a Chinese leader I would rather be hard on Japan than be seen working with them."

- Robert Dujarric on Sep 06, 2012

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U.S. Stocks Little Changed on Jobless Claims, Home Data

Jobless Claims in U.S. Jump to Highest Level in Six Weeks

Fiat Mulling U.S. Headquarters Bolsters Industry’s Revamp

Tesla Seeks to Raise $830 Million to Speed U.S. Repayment

WTI Crude Recovers After Falling on Signs of Weaker Fuel Demand