Japan says suspected Chinese submarine seen near territorial waters
The Maritime Self-Defense Force on Friday morning identified a submerged vessel sailing northwest just outside territorial waters near Amami Oshima island, the Defense Ministry said.
Suga set to leave office without progress on Japan's key diplomatic issues
Difficult problems the prime minister inherited, such as the abduction issue and the territorial dispute over Russian-held islands, will be handed to his successor with little changed.
Kyoto-themed shopping complex in China halts operation amid criticism
Japanese culture has grown popular in China, but many in the Communist Party want to avoid what they call a “cultural invasion.”
After Suga, China to keep close eye on any shift in Japan's Taiwan policy
The Chinese leadership under President Xi Jinping is expected to adopt a "well-balanced" diplomatic strategy that would not hurt its ties with Japan as its relations with the U.S. sour.
Fumio Kishida, top contender to lead Japan, warns Taiwan is ‘next big problem’
"Looking at the situation with Hong Kong and the Uyghurs, I have a strong feeling that the Taiwan Strait will be the next big problem,” Kishida said Friday.
Japan and Pacific nations vow to tighten defense ties for maritime order
The representatives agreed on the need for their "mutual understanding and trust-building to address challenges for regional security."
China implements revised law to boost power of maritime authorities
The law, which went into effect Wednesday, comes amid concern that it could escalate tensions with other countries, including near the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands.
To China's chagrin, Japan-Taiwan talks could pave the way for closer ties
In recent months, the Tokyo-Taipei relationship has grown even closer as Japan became far more vocal in the public sphere about its concerns over China’s assertiveness.
Japan Coast Guard tests tech to automatically track suspicious ships
It is hoped the system will help ease the burden on maritime law-enforcement operations as Japan faces an increase in intrusions into its waters.
Taiwan and Japan ruling parties discuss China and military cooperation
China condemned the talks last week, saying Japan should not send "wrong signals" about Taiwan's independence.
Spring Airlines Japan bets on post-pandemic China tourism boom
Spring Airlines Co. and Japan Airlines Co. are anticipating a post-pandemic tourism boom between China and Japan for their joint-owned budget carrier.
China and South Korea blast defense chief Nobuo Kishi's visit to Yasukuni
Kishi's act reflects "Japan's wrong attitude toward its history of aggression and its sinister intention to challenge the postwar international order," a statement by China said.
