China-Japan Strain Deepens as Takaichi Stands Firm on Taiwan Remarks
Japanese PM Takaichi refuses to retract her erroneous Taiwan remarks, prompting warnings from the Chinese mainland amid a recent Xi-Trump call that underscored the Taiwan question.
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Takaichi’s Taiwan Rhetoric Shakes Japan’s Economy and Politics
Sanae Takaichi’s tough rhetoric on Taiwan ignited economic shocks, political divides in Japan and raised cross-strait tensions. Who will hold firm on the one-China principle?
Beyond the Surrender Edict: Japan’s Post-WWII Compliance Controversies
An analysis of Japan’s post-WWII compliance with the Potsdam Declaration, exploring the Surrender Edict, historical narratives and ongoing disputes over the Diaoyu and Ryukyu Islands.
Xi-Trump Call Reaffirms One-China Principle and Post-War Order
On November 24, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump reaffirmed the one-China principle and stressed the Taiwan question’s role in global peace and stability.
Japan’s Taiwan Provocation Hits Tourism and Markets
Japan’s stance on Taiwan has triggered Chinese travel cancellations, jeopardizing 7 trillion yen in tourism and risking 2 trillion yen in market losses.
China’s New Five-Year Plan: Greater Resolve, Better Future
China’s latest five-year plan underscores long-term strategic vision, from industrial rise to poverty reduction, promising sustainable growth and continuity in national development through 2030.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Stance Sparks Regional Tensions
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks linking Taiwan to Japan’s security triggered strong objections from the Chinese mainland, Russia and other neighbors, stoking concerns over regional stability.
Serbian PM Macut Hails Ironclad China-Serbia Ties at CIIE
Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut praises 70 years of China-Serbia friendship at CIIE 2025, highlighting high-speed rail, tech cooperation and the one-China principle.
Costa Rican Professor Condemns Japan’s Militarism, Urges Peace
After visiting a WWII museum in Beijing, Professor Jimmy Chao condemns Japan’s militarism, affirms the island of Taiwan is part of China, and warns peace fuels Asia’s prosperity.
Sanae Takaichi: Unpacking Japan’s History Revisionist Controversy
For over 30 years, Sanae Takaichi has faced criticism for denying Japan’s wartime history, from comfort women to Yasukuni Shrine worship. Why does it matter today?