They’re at it again. China and Japan are frenemies, trading partners and uneasy neighbors with a tortured and bloody history they’re still working through.
China says ban on exports of dual-use items to Japan to only hit military companies
China’s export ban on dual-use items to Japan will only affect military firms, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, helping calm fears that Beijing might curb rare-earth shipments vital to Japan’s …
A familiar refrain as China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, begin 2026 at odds again
They’re at it again. China and Japan are frenemies, trading partners and uneasy neighbors with a tortured and bloody history they’re still working through.
Vietnamese caught in Japan’s illegal worker crackdown
For a decade, Vietnamese worker Minh did tough jobs like sandblasting ships and welding steel, helping address rapidly ageing Japan’s dire labour needs.He considers his internship a success, despite his “extremely dirty” task of sandblasting rust off ships,
China’s Threat to Block Rare Earths Has Put Japan on High Alert
Tokyo is concerned at signs that Beijing may be laying the groundwork to restrict access to the metals vital to manufacturing.
China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise
China has escalated its trade tensions with Japan by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors …
Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan
China has banned exports of some rare earth elements and other items to Japan that could be used for military purposes, straining already tense relations between the two countries following the …
China bans military exports to Japan amid Taiwan tension
Chinese officials banned exports of some rare earth minerals and goods that might have military use following comments by Japan’s prime minister.
China bans certain rare earths and other exports to Japan for military purposes over Takaichi’s comments
China has banned exports of some rare earth elements and other items to Japan that could be used for military purposes, straining already tense relations between the two countries following the …
China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo’s military power
China has banned exports to Japan of dual-use goods for military purposes. The move comes at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and Tokyo.