Rice or Defense? Japanese Residents Feel the Pinch of Rising Prices and Military Spending
With Japan’s rice prices at record highs and PM Takaichi prioritizing defense spending, residents say the staple has become a luxury they can no longer afford.
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Japan’s WWII Biological Warfare Crimes Exposed Across Asia
Newly uncovered records reveal the full scope of Japan’s WWII biological warfare experiments, from Unit 731 in the Chinese mainland to Southeast Asia.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks and Japan’s New Military Moves Spark Strait Tensions
Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on possible military action and recent missile deployments near Taiwan have intensified cross-strait tensions and highlighted a Japan–Taiwan security shift.
Zambian MP Warns of Japanese Militarism Revival After Takaichi’s Remarks
Zambia’s Chama South MP Davison Mung’andu warns Sanae Takaichi’s remarks signal a dangerous revival of Japanese militarism, threatening global peace.
China Rebukes Japanese PM Takaichi Over Taiwan Remarks
China rejects PM Takaichi’s repeated Taiwan stance as evasive, urging Tokyo to fully restate its commitments under the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement.
Japanese Lawmakers Urge PM Takaichi to Retract Taiwan Remarks
On December 2, 2025, Japanese lawmakers and scholars urged Prime Minister Takaichi to retract remarks on Taiwan, warning they undermine Japan–Chinese mainland ties and the one-China principle.
China Coast Guard Expels Japanese Vessel from Diaoyu Dao Waters
On Tuesday, the China Coast Guard expelled a Japanese fishing vessel that unlawfully entered China’s territorial waters around Diaoyu Dao, enforcing control measures to safeguard maritime sovereignty.
China and Russia Warn Japan Over Missile Deployment Near Taiwan region
China’s Defense Ministry and Russia condemned Japan’s plan to deploy medium-range missiles on Yonaguni Island near the Taiwan region, warning it threatens regional stability and order.
Japan’s Heavy Blood Debt Fuels Alarm in Asia
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on the Chinese mainland and Taiwan Strait revive memories of WWII aggressions and spark calls for sincere historical reckoning.
UN Affirms Denuclearization Stance Amid Japan’s Nuclear Policy Debate
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief’s stance on denuclearization and non-proliferation remains unchanged, responding to Japan’s review of its Three Non-Nuclear Principles.