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.
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North Korea denounces US-South Korea fact sheet after Seoul offers military talks
Pyongyang’s message aims to check Seoul-Beijing thaw; signals move to tighten strategic alignment with China.
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,…
South Korea proposes talks with North Korea to prevent border clashes
While Seoul cited recent violations of the Military Demarcation Line by the North, the Ministry of National Defense appeared cautious in its wording, hinting at the possibility of…
China suspends Japanese film releases as diplomatic crisis deepens
The postponement comes barely two weeks after remarks about Taiwan by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sparked a heated response from China and kicked off the most serious…
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.
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.
South Korean President Lee embarks on 4-nation tour to Middle East, Africa
During his bilateral visits, Lee will prioritize expanding collaboration in the defense sector and reaffirming shared commitments to peace on the Korean Peninsula and stability…