Event to foster Japan-China friendship canceled as tensions between 2 countries remain high
Nine Chinese officials, including a minister of the Chinese Embassy, were to attend this year’s event.
Japan PM Takaichi calls for maintaining international order during address at G20 Summit
PM Takaichi also called for realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific, which she considers part of her diplomatic strategy.
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…
Vietnam, South Korea ink MoU on enhancing parliamentary cooperation
The two countries pledged to promote regular high-level visits by parliamentary leaders and reciprocal visits made by parliamentary delegations, including research trips,…
Princess Aiko visit highlights 70 years of Laos-Japan friendship
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith said her visit would strengthen and expand the ties between the two countries.
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.
Chinese tourists in wait-and-see mode about Japan tours amid spat
Despite tensions, past events suggest a limited impact on Chinese tourism to Japan, with numbers rising to 6.9 million in 2024 despite other issues.
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…
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…
South Korea pulls out of joint search and rescue exercise with Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force
While defence exchanges between the two countries have been suspended since the Japanese government’s recent decision to cancel a plan to refuel South Korean Air Force aircraft,…