Harmony in Japan-China ties has long way to go despite meeting of ruling parties’ officials
The improvement of the bilateral relationship is still incomplete as a mountain of pending tasks between Japan and China remains.
Chinese hacking group has launched over 200 cyberattacks on Japanese gov’t, firms since 2019
Cyberattacks by MirrorFace are seen as an apparent attempt to steal confidential information related to security and advanced technology, according to Japan's National Police…
Japan to propose frigate development with Indonesia anew; seeks to East Asian enhance security cooperation
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to visit the country later that month, so Defense Minister Gen Nakatani’s visit in January is expected to lay the groundwork for a summit…
Former Chinese Kuomintang party chairman promotes cross-Strait youth exchanges in Sichuan
Over the past two years, Mr. Ma has led youth delegations to the mainland, while also inviting mainland students and teachers to visit Taiwan. His goal, he said, is to ease…
Chinese journalist detained after meeting with Japanese diplomat appeals 7-year sentence for espionage
Mr. Dong Yuyu, 62, is a former deputy head of Guang Ming Daily’s editorial department. He was accused of espionage, but “there isn’t sufficient evidence to prove the…
Japan to ease visa requirements for Chinese visitors; will expand scope of multiple entry visas
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya is arranging to visit China within this year to meet with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during which he is expected to tell Wang about the…
Inside South Korea’s diplomatic failure at Japan’s memorial ceremony
Seoul's fixation on attendance of Japanese official, combined with Tokyo's reluctance to share information, ultimately led to failure.
Sado gold mines situation raises tension ahead of 60th anniversary of Japan-South Korea ties
On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul held a meeting on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Italy. Per South Korea, the two agreed…
Japan’s Foreign Minister Iwaya to visit China, hold talks with Chinese counterpart by end of year
Both parties will likely confirm a “mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests,” through which the interests of both Japan and China are pursued.
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon for first time in six months
This is the first time since April it has reported such an incident in what Taipei views as part of a pattern of harassment by Beijing.