Engage with JUMP

The U.S. has told Japan that it wants to organize an in-person G7 summit in late August, according to two Japanese government sources. Japan confirmed that Prime Minister Abe would attend if the summit were held in late August. (via @usnews)
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Osaka-based AnGes, Inc. announced Tuesday that it has begun a clinical trial of a novel coronavirus vaccine, which the firm developed jointly with Osaka University. It is the first vaccine to reach the clinical-trial stage in Japan. (via @The_Japan_News)
http://ow.ly/Qm3v50AnhtP

Japan is being urged by Hong Kong citizens to become more serious about safeguarding their freedoms and human rights, but Tokyo is caught in a dilemma as it eyes improved ties with the Chinese mainland. (via @japantimes)
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A LDP working group started discussions 6/30 on improving the nation’s defense against ballistic missiles, including whether Japan should be able to attack enemy bases. The group hopes to compile recommendations by the end of July. (via @AJWasahi)
http://ow.ly/cFzh50Ao4Wy

Several distinguished speakers, including ADM Dennis Blair (Ret.), RADM Michael McDevitt (Ret.), Ms. Kelly Magsamen, and Mr. Nobukatsu Kanehara participated in a recent policy briefing about @SasakawaUSA's #PacificTridentIII #TTX hosted earlier this year. http://ow.ly/JlQn50Ao5Lk