How Japanese Scallops Became a Pawn in Diplomatic Tensions With China

For Beijing, scallops have served as a diplomatic pressure point. For Japan’s allies, consuming them is portrayed as an act ...

Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after China’s military drills

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of China’s ...
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Takaichi vows to make Japan strong, prosperous through reforms

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday pledged to make Japan "strong and prosperous" by carrying out "necessary reforms" to address various domestic and global challenges. In her New Year's ...

China announces it ‘successfully completed’ Taiwan military maneuvers

In a New Year's Eve announcement, China's People's Liberation Army said that the operation it called 'Justice Mission 2025' ...

Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup

Japan says it is still a peaceful nation and the buildup is necessary for a more self-reliant military that can better deter ...

Australia ‘deeply concerned’ after China encircles Taiwan, holds live fire drills

Australia has told the Chinese government it is “deeply concerned” after Chinese warships all but encircled Taiwan and ...

Japan CEOs Halt Annual China Trip for First Time in 13 Years

The delegation of some 200 business leaders will skip the trip originally scheduled Jan. 20, the Japan-China Economic ...