Commentary / Japan Jul 28, 2020
Japan’s China engagement conundrum
by Shaun O'dwyer
Should “business as usual” continue if liberal, democratic values are threatened?
Commentary / Japan Jul 20, 2020
Peak China: an illusion or wishful thinking?
by Kuni Miyake
Commentary / Japan Jul 6, 2020
Japan should continue to speak up on China's human rights abuses
by Teppei Kasai
Taking a tough, meaningful stand against Beijing is not easy, but Tokyo must continue to demonstrate the depth of its commitments to human rights.
Commentary Jun 22, 2020
Japan-China relations: Xi said, Xi said
by Kuni Miyake
There is growing concern in Tokyo these days that what Xi said may not be what he does.
Commentary / World Jan 7, 2020
by Brad Glosserman
Japan has long struggled to find balance in its relations with Beijing; that effort continues.
Commentary / Japan Oct 29, 2019
China and Japan make progress on cordiality track
by Frank Ching
Despite a mutual desire for improved relations, problems keep popping up, underlining deep-seated differences.
Commentary / Japan Feb 5, 2019
Will the Japan-China reset continue?
by Leo Lin
National / Politics Aug 16, 2018
In sign of better ties, China tells fishers to steer clear of disputed, Japan-held Senkaku islets
In another sign of improving bilateral relations, Chinese fishery authorities have instructed fishers not to get close to the disputed Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands, a source said. The instruction has been issued by city governments in the province of Fujian, the source said. The province faces ...
National Jun 24, 2018
Environment chief Nakagawa calls out China on fire ant shipments
Japan’s environment minister calls on China to take measures to prevent the spread of fire ants, thousands of which have been discovered at Japanese ports over the last year.
Editorials Apr 18, 2018
Tokyo and Beijing should continue efforts to put their bilateral relationship back on track.
National / Politics Feb 5, 2018
Abe explains uncompromising stance on inserting 'explicit SDF mention' in Article 9
by Hiroyasu Mizuno and Tomohiro Osaki
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is reluctant to compromise on the substance of constitutional amendments, emphasizing his commitment to the ambitious goal of altering the war-renouncing Article 9.
Commentary / Japan Dec 18, 2017
Sino-Japanese ties bound to remain stalled
by Hitoki Den
Trump's 'America first' diplomacy will likely intensify the Japan-China rivalry.