National May 6, 2022
Japanese lawmakers reaffirm importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait
A delegation led by Masanobu Ogura, head of the LDP's youth division, arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday for a five-day visit.
National Mar 18, 2022
Japan also topped the list of countries that respondents think Taiwan should develop a close relationship with in the future at 46%, up 9 percentage points from the previous survey.
Asia Pacific Mar 9, 2022
Former Taiwanese legislative speaker receives Japanese honor
Wang Jin-pyng, a former leader of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.
National Feb 9, 2022
Japan prefectures hail Taiwan's easing of import restrictions
Currently, only alcoholic beverages and craft products are shipped to Taiwan from Fukushima, but there are also hopes "to work on expanding the exports of our fruits and rice."
Business / Economy Jan 11, 2022
At bilateral trade talks, Japan urges more collaboration with Taiwan on chips
The chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association expressed hopes that cooperation would positively impact the resilience of both Taiwan and Japan's supply chains.
National Dec 24, 2021
Japan and Taiwan ruling parties to boost economic security cooperation
The meeting was held as the LDP has stepped up exchanges with the Taiwanese ruling party, with the self-ruled island facing military pressure from an increasingly assertive China.
National Dec 23, 2021
The development will likely draw a backlash from China, which regards the self-ruled island of Taiwan as a renegade province to be reunified with the mainland, by force if necessary.
National Dec 1, 2021
Invasion of Taiwan by China would be ‘economic suicide,’ former PM Abe warns
by Isabel Reynolds and Cindy Wang
The former Japanese leader singled out Chinese President Xi Jinping, in particular, saying that he "should never have a misunderstanding in recognizing this."
Commentary / Japan Nov 18, 2021
History in the making: Kobe's Japan-Taiwan Exchange Summit
by Robert D. Eldridge
The Kobe Declaration will likely go down in history as an important turning point in Japanese-Taiwanese relations, particularly for its call for a Taiwan Relations Act for Japan.
National Nov 3, 2021
Most Taiwanese think Japan would aid Taiwan if China attacks, poll finds
The survey showed that 58% of the people polled thought it possible that Japan would dispatch troops for Taiwan's defense.
Asia Pacific Oct 3, 2021
China sends record number of warplanes near Taiwan for second day in a row
by Jesse Johnson
Although mass incursions had been rare until recently, large numbers of Chinese warplanes now routinely conduct operations near Taiwan, stoking fears of training for a conflict.
Business Sep 25, 2021
All four Japan prime minister hopefuls welcome Taiwan's bid to join Pacific trade pact
The LDP hopefuls vowed to coordinate with the United States and other democratic countries in better dealing with China.