National May 18, 2022
Japan urges China to play 'responsible role' for peace in Ukraine
China, which has close ties with Russia, has refrained from condemning Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine that started more than two months ago.
National / Science & Health May 17, 2022
Giant pandas first came to Japan in modern history in October 1972 as a gift from China to commemorate the normalization of the two countries' diplomatic ties.
National May 15, 2022
Talks over China's post-3/11 food import ban remain stalled for over a year
The deadlock over the ban could affect discussions on China's accession to a major Pacific free trade deal, sources said.
National May 12, 2022
Chinese aircraft carrier's activity a 'security concern,' says Japan general
Gen. Koji Yamazaki, chief of the ministry's Joint Staff, aired a strong sense of caution against the activities "held in waters close to Japan."
National May 10, 2022
by Jesse Johnson
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said the operations had taken place in waters southwest of Okinawa Prefecture’s Okidaito and Ishigaki islands — the closest to Japan to date.
Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing May 10, 2022
To navigate the Senkaku Islands dispute, look to history
by Chisako T. Masuo
The COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the continuing rise of China have changed the world, but Beijing's approach to its territorial claims has also evolved.
National May 10, 2022
Japan monitoring activities of Chinese aircraft carrier and navy off Okinawa Prefecture
China's flotilla includes the aircraft carrier Liaoning, missile destroyers and a supply ship.
National Apr 27, 2022
Chinese navy ship enters Japanese waters near Kagoshima islands
It is the first entry by a Chinese navy vessel that the Defense Ministry has confirmed and announced since last November.
National / Politics Apr 25, 2022
Japan sends senior official to Solomon Islands over China security pact
The visit comes after China said last week it had signed a deal with the Pacific island nation, reportedly allowing Beijing to deploy forces and dock vessels in the islands.
National Apr 25, 2022
Nearly 90% in Japan feel East Asia security environment more severe, poll finds
Tokyo and Beijing mark the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties this year, but their relations remain tense over territorial, security and wartime issues.
Business Apr 16, 2022
Japanese envoy in Shanghai airs concerns over strict virus curbs
"The impact on business activities is clearly becoming more severe by the day," Consul General Shuichi Akamatsu wrote in a letter.
National Apr 5, 2022
Japan defense chief looks to 'drastically' boost defense capabilities
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said his ministry will go ahead with discussions on a controversial plan that would allow Japan to acquire so-called enemy base strike capabilities.