'Takaichi cannot retract her statement and Beijing knows that': Why China-Japan spat unlikely to be resolved soon

Trump’s back-to-back calls with Xi and Takaichi did nothing to temper Beijing’s pressure campaign on Tokyo over Taiwan.

China’s risky challenge to Japan — and the US

The diplomatic rift between Beijing and Tokyo is also a test of Washington’s appetite for engagement with the region
The National Interest

How to Understand the Crisis in Japan-China Relations

Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi has infuriated China with her recent remarks, with no clear means of resolution.

Japan OKs $135 billion stimulus package to help revive its sluggish economy

Japan’s Cabinet has approved a $135 billion stimulus package to help spur the economy and relieve the impact of higher prices
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Japan is gifting Washington with 250 new cherry trees

In Japan, the giving of gifts between friends isn’t just a token of appreciation; it’s a solemn ceremony. So you know that when they do it on a national scale, the results are going to be impressive. On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of Japan announced ...

Japan begs for US lifeline by sending Patriot PAC-3 interceptors as China's Taiwan warnings echo?

Japan has delivered its first domestically built Patriot PAC-3 interceptors to the United States as Washington’s missile stockpiles continue to shrink due to the Ukraine war and global commitments. The export,
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