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From hip-hop song to satirical cartoons, China-Japan row ratchets up online

China leverages social media, even on platforms banned at home, to influence public opinion and delegitimise Ms Takaichi's stance on Taiwan, but its effectiveness remains to be…

  • Published: November 21, 20259:00 am
  • Author Kok Yufeng
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Japan tourism faces US$1.2 billion hit as trip cancellations spike on China rift

While there has been a raft of cancellations, some travellers are choosing to re-route their holiday plans to countries such as Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and…

  • Published: November 21, 20258:36 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Taiwan President Lai shows support for Japan in China dispute with sushi lunch

Taiwan’s government, which rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims, has in recent years been subjected to similar food export bans by China, including Taiwanese pineapples and…

  • Published: November 21, 20258:35 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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China halts imports of Japanese aquatic products, citing safety concerns and public backlash

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that the recent remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on major issues, including Taiwan, have triggered strong public…

  • Published: November 20, 20259:00 am
  • Author Zhao Jia
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Taiwan President Lai calls on China to exercise self-restraint; says attack on Japan endangers regional peace, stability

President Lai also called on China to demonstrate conduct befitting a major power, according to reports.

  • Published: November 20, 20258:35 am
  • Author Masatsugu Sonoda
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China files fresh protest with Japan over PM Takaichi’s remarks

The consultations were held between Liu Jinsong, director-general of the Foreign Ministry's Department of Asian Affairs, and Masaaki Kanai, director-general of the Asian and…

  • Published: November 19, 20258:55 am
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Japan to issue notice for Japanese students in China to ensure safety amid rising tensions

The measure comes as tensions between Japan and China escalate following China’s fierce backlash against Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks at the Diet regarding a…

  • Published: November 19, 20258:35 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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China strongly condemns US $330 million arms sale to Taiwan

Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesman for the defence ministry, criticised the US action, saying it seriously violated the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques.

  • Published: November 18, 20258:30 am
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Japan Foreign Ministry official to visit Beijing for talks on PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remark

Amid a deepening rift in Japan-China relations, Tokyo hopes to calm the situation through diplomatic consultations with Beijing.

  • Published: November 18, 20258:25 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Not always a triangle, no need to be ‘overly worried’: Taiwan’s top diplomat on ties with US, China

There is concern in some quarters that US President Donald Trump, who is known for his transactional foreign policy, might be pressed to “sell out” the self-ruled island in…

  • Published: November 13, 20258:55 am
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