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Iranpress: China Imposes Sanctions Against Japan Over Taiwan Remarks

China Imposes Sanctions Against Japan Over Taiwan Remarks

Friday, 21 November 2025 14:12

China has informed Japan that it will ban all Japanese seafood and fisheries products from entering the country, as political tensions spike following remarks by Japan’s prime minister about potential Chinese military action against Taiwan.

Iranpress: China Summons Japanese Ambassador Over Prime Minister

China Summons Japanese Ambassador Over Prime Minister's Taiwan Comments

Friday, 14 November 2025 11:43

China has summoned Japan’s ambassador following comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who suggested that Japan might intervene militarily to defend Taiwan. Beijing called the remarks “extremely dangerous” and demanded a retraction, warning that Japan would face consequences if it did not alter its position.

Iranpress: China Warns Japan Against Military Involvement in Taiwan

China Warns Japan Against Military Involvement in Taiwan

Thursday, 13 November 2025 16:52

China has issued a stern warning to Japan after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that a potential Chinese military attack on Taiwan would poses a “critical threat” to Japan’s survival. Beijing said any Japanese military involvement in the Taiwan issue would trigger a “severe response” from China.

Iranpress: Tokyo Resists U.S. Pressure to Cut LNG Imports From Russia

Tokyo Resists U.S. Pressure to Cut LNG Imports From Russia

Thursday, 30 October 2025 14:08

Two Japanese government officials have confirmed that the country's new prime minister opposed halting imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia during a meeting with US President, Donald Trump, and asked Washington to understand Tokyo's specific circumstances and energy needs.

Iranpress: Japan Elects First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi Makes History

Japan Elects First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi Makes History

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 10:29

Japan has elected its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, marking a historic moment in the country’s political landscape.

Iranpress: Iran’s Sitting Volleyball Team Holds Sixth Training Camp for 2025 Asian Para Games

Iran’s Sitting Volleyball Team Holds Sixth Training Camp for 2025 Asian Para Games

Tuesday, 07 October 2025 13:07

The sixth phase of the training camp for Iran’s national men’s sitting volleyball team, set to compete in the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, began on Thursday, October 2, in the city of Khorramabad, western Iran. This edition of the Games will feature competitions in 18 sports disciplines across 19 venues located in Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, and Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Iranpress: Iran Holds Ceremony to Announce List of Participating Teams for 2026 Asian Games

Iran Holds Ceremony to Announce List of Participating Teams for 2026 Asian Games

Monday, 29 September 2025 15:54

The ceremony to announce the participating teams for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya was held at Iran's National Olympic Academy in Tehran early Monday.The event was attended by officials from the National Olympic Committee, representatives of the Olympic Council of Asia, members of the Games Organizing Committee, the ambassador and staff of the Japanese Embassy, as well as 300 students.

Iranpress: Typhoon Hits Japanese Cities

Typhoon Hits Japanese Cities

Saturday, 06 September 2025 09:57

Powerful winds from Typhoon Peipah tore through Shizuoka Prefecture on Friday, September 5, leaving a trail of destruction that damaged over 220 buildings and injured 23 people. The strong winds swept four municipalities, with Yoshida Town and Makinohara City hardest hit. Makinohara officials confirmed three critical injuries and 20 minor ones.

Iranpress: Japan Strongly Condemns Israeli Attacks on Iran

Japan Strongly Condemns Israeli Attacks on Iran

Friday, 13 June 2025 09:34

Japanese Foreign Minister has strongly condemned Israel’s attacks on Iranian territory and called for restraint from all parties involved in the conflict.

Iranpress: Pro-Palestinian Rally Held in Tokyo

Pro-Palestinian Rally Held in Tokyo

Saturday, 10 May 2025 16:45

Supporters of Palestine gathered in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday to call for the liberation of Palestinian territories, protesting against an Israeli company's booth at the Sushi Tech Tokyo exhibition.

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