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…
Japan says warplanes scrambled as Chinese drone detected near southern island close to Taiwan
Tokyo — Japan said Monday that it had scrambled aircraft after detecting a suspected Chinese drone near its southern…
China warns Japan over potential military involvement in Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — Less than a month into her term, Japan’s conservative leader has stirred tensions with China…
Japan Calls China’s Travel Warning Unacceptable as Spat Simmers
China’s recent warning to travelers to avoid Japan and for students already there to exercise caution is unacceptable,…
Here’s how Japan’s PM found herself in a diplomatic spat with China over Taiwan
Japan and China have had testy relations for a long time, but now they’ve worsened. Comments from Japan’s…
China Warns Students in Japan of Safety Risks as Tensions Rise
China warned students planning to study in Japan of heightened risks for Chinese citizens in the country as…
China Discourages Travel to Japan in Taiwan Row Retaliation
China urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan in the near term, escalating a conflict over comments…
China Condemns Japan Prime Minister Takaichi Over ‘Dangerous’ Taiwan Comments
China demanded that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract a remark about a possible conflict over Taiwan, while…
Beijing vows to strike back if Japan uses military force in Taiwan Strait
Beijing has warned that any Japanese military involvement in the Taiwan Strait would be regarded as “an act…
Popular rapper freed on bail in investigation of influencer who was found dead in hotel bathtub in Malaysia
Malaysian rapper Namewee was released on bail Thursday after the musician was named a “person of interest” in…
Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan evacuated more than 8,300 people from coastal and mountainous areas and closed schools…