Japan’s Takaichi Rejects China Demand to Retract Taiwan Remarks
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rebuffed demands from China to retract her recent comments about Taiwan, saying there…
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…
China Rejects Japan’s Stance on Taiwan, Demands Retraction
China dismissed Japan’s claim that its Taiwan policy remains unchanged, repeating its demand that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
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…
Chinese SOEs ask workers to cancel their Japan holidays amid diplomatic row
Amid a heated diplomatic row between Beijing and Tokyo which has shown no signs of cooling off, several…
Yen rout brings talk of ¥160 to the dollar and possible intervention
Discussions about currency intervention are heating up in Japan as the yen sinks to its lowest level this…
BOJ Unlikely to Hike Before March, Says Panelist Advising PM
A member of a key panel advising Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the central bank isn’t likely…
China Halts Japanese Seafood Imports as Diplomatic Spat Worsens
China has told Japan it will suspend imports of Japanese seafood, Kyodo News reported, in a move that…
Japan Steps Up Effort to Soothe China After Taiwan Furor
Japan is mounting a broad diplomatic effort to ease tensions with China after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments…
Japan warns citizens in China to be careful as diplomatic spat continues over Taiwan
Japan has warned its citizens in China to be careful of their surroundings and to avoid big crowds,…
Japan yen slips past 155 to US dollar as fiscal doubts, China spat sap investor confidence
The Japanese yen slid to a nine-month low against the US dollar, breaching a closely watched threshold of…
China’s exceptionalism sparks Japan’s angst over Taiwan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent statement on Taiwan —the island, de facto independent but de jure part…