TOKYO — Japanese companies earning significant revenues from Chinese consumers and tourists are bracing for the impact of worsening diplomatic relations between Beijing and Tokyo.
China Accuses Regional Patrol in Philippines of ‘Escalating Tensions’
China issued a sharp warning after U.S., Philippine and Japanese ships pushed through contested waters in the West Philippine Sea, challenging Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims and spotlighting one …
China hints at Xi meeting with Japan’s new premier Takaichi
Takaichi, a hardline conservative who was approved by parliament as Japan’s first female prime minister last week, is a regular visitor to Tokyo’s Yasukuni shrine, which honours Japan’s war dead, including soldiers and officials convicted of war crimes by an international tribunal.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Auckland WTA event to play for Japan at the United Cup
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the ASB Classic in New Zealand in January to instead play for Japan in the United Cup in Australia.
China deepens pressure on Japan with travel bans and cancelled events
China has intensified its economic pressure on Japan, with state-owned enterprises banning employees from travelling to its Asian neighbour, tour groups and a flagship forum being cancelled and Japanese film releases suspended.
Japan’s Takaichi Has Few Options to End China’s Retaliation
Takaichi this month became the first sitting Japanese leader in decades to publicly link a Taiwan Strait crisis with the possible deployment of Japanese troops, prompting Beijing to unleash a flurry …
A spat over Taiwan is threatening China-Japan ties
China issued a travel advisory against Japan and sent coast guard ships to disputed waters, as tensions escalate rapidly over Taiwan. Chinese tourist numbers to Japan—which reached 7.5 million in the …
Tensions flare between Japan and China over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
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.
Vietnam and Kanagawa strengthen business and investment ties
Vietnam and Japan discuss boosting investment, high-tech collaboration, and human-resource partnerships during a Hanoi meeting.
Vietnam and Kanagawa strengthen business and investment ties
Vietnam and Japan discuss boosting investment, high-tech collaboration, and human-resource partnerships during a Hanoi meeting.