Less than a month into her term, Japan’s conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response.
China expands desert nuclear test site as Trump revives nuclear tension
The quiet expansion of Beijing’s remote nuclear weapons complex, Lop Nur, points to years of preparation for a potential return to a Cold War-era arms race.
German Finance Chief Asks China for Access to Critical Minerals
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil began his high-stakes visit to Asia by calling on Beijing to allow for “reliable access” to critical raw materials, as frictions over trade restrictions between …
What to Know About Japan and China’s Spat Over Taiwan
China has reacted strongly to Japan’s Prime Minister suggesting an attack on Taiwan could prompt Japan to militarily intervene.
Diplomatic Crisis Deepens Between China and Japan
Chinese officials are fuming over the Japanese prime minister’s remarks about intervention during a Taiwan contingency.
China Escalates Feud With Japan on Military and Trade Fronts
Beijing is flexing its might to show its displeasure with the Japanese leader’s comments about defending Taiwan, but its aggressive approach risks backfiring.
Fixing China’s real estate sector is critical for economic recovery: CIO
George Maris of Principal Asset Management discusses the challenges in investing in China, and the need for more ‘targeted’ policy support to encourage domestic consumption.
Japan dispatches envoy to China as tensions soar
Kanai is expected to lodge a protest over a threatening social media post by China’s consul general in Osaka in response to Takaichi’s comments, but will also use the visit to urge Beijing to refrain from any further action that would worsen relations, according to Japanese media.
China’s investment spree in UK gave it access to military-grade technology, BBC told
China has financed tens of billions of pounds’ worth of investment in UK businesses and projects this century, some of which gave it access to military-grade technology, BBC Panorama has learned.
New Nuclear Arms Race Pits U.S. Against Both Russia and China
While Russia and the U.S. are still abiding by some arms-controls limits, such as the New Start treaty that expires in February, China, unconstrained by any commitments, is quietly but rapidly leaping …