China’s heavy-handed attack on Takaichi is backfiring
After Sanae Takaichi answered a hypothetical question on Taiwan in parliament last month, China’s response was explosive, crudely…
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…
Chinese fighters target SDF jets with radar lock-on, Japan says
Chinese military fighter jets twice locked their fire-control radar on Air Self-Defense Force aircraft over international waters southeast…
Exclusive | Beijing freezes Japan youth exchange programmes over Takaichi Taiwan row
Beijing has frozen youth exchange programmes with Tokyo amid the fallout over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks…
Japan on track to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan, Koizumi says
Japan’s defense minister, visiting a military base close to Taiwan, said plans to deploy missiles to the post…
Beijing blasts Japan’s ‘extremely dangerous’ missile deployment near Taiwan
Beijing has blasted Japan’s missile deployment on an island only 110km (68 miles) away from Taiwan as “extremely…
Tokyo complains over video of diplomat appearing to bow to Chinese official
Footage of a Japanese diplomat appearing to bow to his Chinese counterpart following their talks in Beijing on…
Chinese state media calls for more research into Ryukyu history amid row with Japan
There have again been calls in Chinese state media for more research into “historical justice” and legal claims…
Japan’s Rabbit Island to launch new visitor’s tax to fund facilities upkeep
Japan’s famous Rabbit Island is set to introduce a new visitors’ tax, with the proceeds to go towards…