Japanese Cabinet approves record defense spending
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58…
Japan PM Takaichi Says Door Remains Open for China Communications
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the door to communications with China remains open and Tokyo’s goal of…
China’s Yuan Climbs Past 7 Per Dollar as PBOC Caves in to Bulls
The yuan climbed past the psychological milestone of 7 per dollar for the first time since September 2024,…
US Rare Earth Buyers Still See China Curbs Despite Trump Deal
Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — China is still restricting the rare earth elements that the US needs to…
China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products
HONG KONG (AP) — China will impose up to 42.7% of provisional tariffs on dairy products including milk…
Rubio Says US Can Support Japan While Working With China
The US can maintain close ties with Japan while pursuing productive engagement with China, even as tensions rise…
China Backs Venezuela After Trump Orders Oil Tanker Blockade – Bloomberg.com
China Backs Venezuela After Trump Orders Oil Tanker Blockade Bloomberg.comChina voices support for Venezuela amid US blockade, but makes…
PLA’s Fujian aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait as Taipei watches closely
The Fujian, mainland China’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, has made its first transit of the Taiwan…
Japan, US Defense Chiefs Agree China Radar Incident Damaging
China isn’t contributing to the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and…
Takaichi Remark That Riled China Was Unscripted, Documents Show
Comments made a month ago by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that triggered a diplomatic spat with China…
Japan holds joint flight drills with US to show alliance as ties with China worsens
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. strategic bombers joined a fleet of Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise…
China reveals radio communication heard before mid-air stand-off with Japanese fighter jets
China on Tuesday released more details about Saturday’s mid-air stand-off between Chinese and Japanese fighter jets, as the…