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Japanese lawmakers reaffirm importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait

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.

60% of Taiwanese pick Japan as favorite foreign country

National Mar 18, 2022

60% of Taiwanese pick Japan as favorite foreign country

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.

Former Taiwanese legislative speaker receives Japanese honor

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.

Japan prefectures hail Taiwan's easing of import restrictions

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."

At bilateral trade talks, Japan urges more collaboration with Taiwan on chips

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.

Japan and Taiwan ruling parties to boost economic security cooperation

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.

Japan and U.S. draft operation plan for Taiwan contingency

National Dec 23, 2021

Japan and U.S. draft operation plan for Taiwan contingency

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.

Invasion of Taiwan by China would be ‘economic suicide,’ former PM Abe warns

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."

History in the making: Kobe's Japan-Taiwan Exchange Summit

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.

Most Taiwanese think Japan would aid Taiwan if China attacks, poll finds

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.

China sends record number of warplanes near Taiwan for second day in a row

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.

All four Japan prime minister hopefuls welcome Taiwan's bid to join Pacific trade pact

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.

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