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Multiple triggers behind China's Taiwan drills

China's military exercises around Taiwan stem from several key provocations, including a massive US arms package and pointed remarks from regional leaders. The drills followed Washington's approval of an unprecedented $11 billion weapons deal to Taiwan, featuring $4.05 billion in High Mobility......

US seeks balance between Japan alliance and China cooperation amid rising tensions

Washington reaffirmed its ability to uphold its strategic alliance with Japan while pursuing constructive engagement with China, even as military tensions between Tokyo and Beijing intensify over Taiwan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized Friday that the United States can simultaneously support......

Japan's prime minister under growing pressure as tensions rise over Taiwan comments

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing mounting political backlash at home and abroad after remarks linking a potential Chinese military operation in Taiwan to Japan’s national security triggered a serious diplomatic rift with Beijing. During a parliamentary session on December 16, Takaichi attempted......

Rising friction between China and Japan deepens over Taiwan comments by Prime Minister Takaichi

Tensions between China and Japan have intensified after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that Tokyo could use military force if Beijing launched an attack on Taiwan. The remarks, which diverged from official talking points, have sparked a diplomatic rift now stretching into its second month,......

Japan’s foreign minister softens stance on Taiwan amid rising regional tensions

Japan’s top diplomat sought to calm tensions with Beijing after weeks of heated exchanges over Taiwan, but his phrasing left out the critical wording long demanded by China. During a parliamentary session in Tokyo, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi reaffirmed Japan’s long-standing recognition......

China tightens sanctions as tensions deepen with Japan over Taiwan dispute

China has imposed sanctions on Shigeru Iwasaki, the former chief of staff of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces, escalating a growing diplomatic rift between the two countries. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced the measures on Monday, accusing Iwasaki of supporting Taiwan’s independence movement......

Kazakh president to begin three-day official visit to Japan

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is set to begin a three-day official visit to Japan starting December 18, marking a new step in the strengthening of diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries. According to the Kazakh presidency, the visit will include high-level meetings with......

Japan faces diplomatic strain after prime minister’s unscripted Taiwan remarks

Japan’s political arena is witnessing mounting tension following revelations that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s controversial remarks about Taiwan were made without bureaucratic approval. Newly released briefing materials from the Cabinet Secretariat, made public by opposition lawmaker......

Tokyo rejects Beijing's UN letter over Japan PM's Taiwan remarks

Japan has formally rejected China’s recent letter to the United Nations criticizing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan. Japan’s UN ambassador, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, described China’s accusations as “inconsistent with the facts” and emphasized Japan’s......