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The National Diet of Japan ratifies a United States–Japan trade deal. Under the deal, Japan will reduce its tariffs on U.S. beef and pork; in return, Japan will receive reductions in tariffs on certain manufactured goods.
2019-12-4

The United States reclaims its spot as the top export market for Japan as China slips due to economic slowdown. Japan's overall annual trade deficit meanwhile reaches 8.2 trillion yen, the highest on record.
2013-04-18

China's defense ministry criticizes the United States for allegedly increasing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region by increasing its military presence and supporting Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam in longstanding territorial disputes.
2013-04-16

The United States and People's Republic of China agree to work towards ridding the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons.
2013-04-13

The People's Republic of China levies anti-dumping charges on the chemical resorcinol imported from the United States and Japan.
2013-03-22

Stock markets in the United States and Europe fall due to uncertainty in the Middle East and rising oil prices.
2011-02-23

China rules out a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan at the United Nations to resolve an ongoing diplomatic row, saying the timing is "not proper".
2010-09-21

Japan says China has shipped drilling equipment to a disputed gas field amid a diplomatic row over the seizure of a Chinese fishing boat captain near the disputed Senkaku Islands.
2010-09-17

International stock markets slump in value in Asia, Europe and North America due to speculation brought about by comments from the Federal Reserve System of the United States.
2010-08-11

Chinese human rights activist Feng Zhenghu, stranded at Japan's Narita International Airport after being refused entry to China for three months, returns home.
2010-02-12