Japan Deploys Missiles in Ryukyu, Reviving Debate on Lost Kingdom
Japan’s medium-range missile deployment on Yonaguni Island has reignited debate about the historical identity and undetermined status of the former Ryukyu kingdom.
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Japan’s Dialogue Overture Under Scrutiny After PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks
Japan’s orchestrated dialogue overtures face scrutiny after PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Strait remarks threatened to derail China-Japan ties.
Japan’s ‘Salmon Slicing’ Strategy: Thin Cuts Towards a New Defense Era
Japan’s new PM uses a ‘salmon slicing’ tactic—thin, strategic moves to reshape defense policy and chip away at Article 9.
Okinawa’s Past and Present: Ryukyu Roots, WWII Legacy and 50th Return Debate
From 14th-century Ryukyu autonomy to the 1945 Battle of Okinawa and the 2022 50th “return” debate, Okinawa’s story reveals enduring cultural resilience.
China Emerges as Global Science Powerhouse: 6M-Paper Study Reveals Rise in Innovation
A new study of nearly 6 million papers shows Chinese mainland researchers joining top ranks in innovation. Experts discuss what this means for global science and US-China collaboration.
Japan’s UNSC Permanent Seat Bid Under Fire
China’s UN envoy and critics argue Japan’s bid for a UNSC permanent seat is undermined by its wartime legacy, revisionist narratives, and recent military expansion.
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.
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.