Japan-China Tensions: Japan and China entered a new phase of tension after Sanae Takaichi took charge in Tokyo. Her appointment triggered a fresh wave of hostility between the two neighbours. China’s ...

As everyday encounters reshape Japanese perceptions of China, Japan’s China debate is becoming closely tied to domestic discussions on migration and diversity.

China and Japan have been locked in a diplomatic spat that could come at a heavy cost to both sides. On Nov. 7, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that an attack on Taiwan could ...

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae (left) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2025. Credit: Prime ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. President Trump telephoned Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after speaking with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, ...

With Japan’s new leader refusing to back down from China’s show of force and claims on Taiwan, Xi Jinping picks up the phone to try to pry the U.S.-Japan alliance apart. By Keith Bradsher and River ...

Why Bhumjaithai’s Grip on Power Is More Fragile Than It Looks Tensions between China and Japan have entered a new and more volatile phase following Beijing’s decision to impose export controls on ...