How a Japan-Philippines defence pact could become a 'template' to deter China

A new defence pact between Tokyo and Manila allows the Japanese military to deploy in the Philippines for the first time ...

China and Japan embroiled in major diplomatic war over Taiwan – What triggered it and what's happening now

A remark by Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi on defending Taiwan triggered a major diplomatic clash with China, leading to travel warnings, flight cancellations, halted student exchanges. Beijing demands ...

Japan should be very careful about involving itself again in hostility toward China: former Australian ambassador to Japan

That political link in hostility toward China is dangerous for peace in our region. China and Japan have now been locked in ...
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Why Japan–China ties are fraying: Hawks, history and disputed islands

A diplomatic feud with China sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan has underscored the ...

Aiming to Shock Japan, China Pushes a Wave of Reprisals

Beijing is flexing its military and economic might to show its displeasure with the Japanese leader’s comments about ...

China escalates spat with Japan over Taiwan, in apparent warning to others

It has banned some Japanese imports, cancelled trade talks and is threatening further countermeasures if Tokyo does not ...

Japan says jets scrambled as China flew drone near island close to Taiwan

Tension between Japan and China has escalated over the new Japanese leader's suggestion Tokyo could intervene militarily if ...

Chinese airlines offer refunds on Japan trips, Tokyo warns about travel to China as tensions run high

Japan has warned its citizens in China to step up safety precautions and avoid crowded places amid a deepening dispute ...

China's 'head-on blow' warning to Japan after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remark

China issued one of its strongest warnings yet after Japan PM's Taiwan comments, saying any challenge to its sovereignty will ...