Germany, Japan look to reduce dependence on trade with China

 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Tokyo for a trip aimed at strengthening economic ties with Japan.Scholz has been meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The pair have been discussing ways to strengthen economic security and reduce dependence on Chinese raw materials. They've also talked about the war in Ukraine.

What is the Japanese prime minister’s military strategy?

Fumio Kishida wants to boost the country’s military capabilities over the next five years.

Japan is scrambling to boost its military strength to counter what Tokyo sees as rising threats from China.

In his national address on Monday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasised his goal to bolster the military over the next five years.