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How Beijing’s unpopularity is undermining its global ambitions

Commentary / World Jul 23, 2022

How Beijing’s unpopularity is undermining its global ambitions

by Joshua Kurlantzick

Japan needs to team up with the U.S. and other allies to better understand and counter China’s attempts to influence Southeast Asian nations.

Japan needs a Taiwan contingency plan — and fast

Commentary / Japan Apr 7, 2022

Japan needs a Taiwan contingency plan — and fast

by Bruce Klingner

In Japan, there is a new senior-level willingness to more directly align the national interests with protecting Taiwanese security.

China temporarily detains Japanese diplomat

National Feb 23, 2022

China temporarily detains Japanese diplomat

The Japanese government lodged a protest with China through diplomatic channels, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters.

Explaining Japan’s 'astute diplomacy'

Commentary / World Feb 21, 2022

Explaining Japan’s 'astute diplomacy'

by Yoichi Funabashi

Japan’s leaders must listen carefully to the voices of the people while skillfully containing the more violent passions (nationalism) of the nation.

40% back Japan's decision to not send officials to Beijing Games, poll shows

National Jan 14, 2022

40% back Japan's decision to not send officials to Beijing Games, poll shows

The survey found that 38.4% of respondents support Japan's decision, while 25.9% oppose the move and 35.6% answered neither or said they do not know.

Should Tokyo boycott the Beijing Olympic Games?

Commentary / World Dec 16, 2021

Should Tokyo boycott the Beijing Olympic Games?

by Kuni Miyake

The Japanese government reportedly will refrain from sending a Cabinet minister to the Winter Olympics in Beijing. But that decision has yet to be reached.

Xi's absence provides Japan with a diplomatic window of opportunity

Commentary Dec 13, 2021

Xi's absence provides Japan with a diplomatic window of opportunity

by Stephen R. Nagy

Xi’s diplomatic absence is Kishida’s opportunity to shift the diplomatic dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region to favor Japan and like-minded countries’ interest.

Will Japan’s China policy change under Kishida’s leadership?

Commentary / Japan Oct 1, 2021

Will Japan’s China policy change under Kishida’s leadership?

by Kuni Miyake

Whether Kishida is Abe’s puppet or not, what he should do or can do in his foreign policy will be defined by the geostrategic reality in the Indo-Pacific region.

An outside look at the Chinese Communist Party's 100th birthday

Commentary / Japan Jul 8, 2021

An outside look at the Chinese Communist Party's 100th birthday

by Kuni Miyake

President Xi Jinping's speech marking the 100-year anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party was never going to win the hearts and minds of China's neighbors — including Japan's media.

China’s ambiguous coast guard law a challenge for Japan

Commentary / World | Geoeconomic Briefing Apr 6, 2021

China’s ambiguous coast guard law a challenge for Japan

by Jun Tsuruta

All eyes are on Japan’s response as legislation lets organization function as both maritime law enforcement and military agency.

Establishing resistance to overseas influence

Commentary / World | Geoeconomic Briefing Sep 27, 2020

Establishing resistance to overseas influence

by Shin Oya

With Beijing seeking to build power in other countries, Tokyo must get wise, without turning to anti-China sentiment.

Chinese influence operations struggle for traction in Japan

Commentary / Japan Aug 11, 2020

Chinese influence operations struggle for traction in Japan

by Brad Glosserman

There is little evidence that China has tried to impact debate in Japan as it has done in other countries.

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