Japan PM Takaichi, US President Trump confirm cooperation in phone talks
As to whether PM Takaichi and President Trump exchanged views on the PM’s remark in the Diet about a Taiwan contingency and a “survival-threatening situation,” PM Takaichi…
Barbs, jibes and spin by Chinese netizens over Singapore PM Wong’s remarks on Japan-China spat
Comments have run the gamut from “Singapore is a running dog of the United States” to “China has been too good to Singapore." Some level of orchestration and manufactured…
Japan’s dispute with China set to drag on after meeting at G20 falls through
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi refuses to retract her remark in the Diet about a Taiwan contingency and a “survival-threatening situation,” which enraged China, and this has left…
Taiwan lifts Japanese food import restrictions amid China’s suspension
Taiwan will no longer require certificates of origin for all Japanese food items or radiation inspection reports for products from the five Japanese prefectures of Fukushima,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…