The Diplomat

Trilateral Dynamics: China’s Strategy to Test US Restraint of Japan

Takaichi’s overwhelming victory during the February election suggests China’s coercive approach might be counterproductive.

Japan rejects China’s ‘new militarism’ label as hypocritical

Japan rejected China’s accusation that it’s pursuing “new militarism,” a sharp rebuke against Beijing as tensions between the ...

Japan defense chief rejects China's militarism claims

Japan's defense chief rejected China's "new militarism" claims, saying Tokyo's buildup is transparent as Beijing expands its ...
The Diplomat

Beyond China and the US: How Japan is Incrementally Rebalancing Its Foreign Policy

Neither the Japan-U.S. alliance nor the Sino-Japanese economic relationship will completely unravel overnight. However, the ...

Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming

By Rae Wee and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) - Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected ...

Rising seas: Japan makes pitch to Pacific Island nations caught in US-China rivalry

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi tells summit that Tokyo is committed to helping regional partners strengthen 'autonomy and ...
The Japan Times

Former Canadian diplomat detained in China says Japan needs to help constrain Beijing

Countries like Japan, South Korea and Australia cannot counter China on their own, but with the U.S. and India, they could ...

The self-contradictory Japan: four questions on Tokyo’s perception of China

This systemic cognitive imbalance is most evident in Japan's China strategy. In recent years, Japan has characterized China ...

Japan’s defense outline claiming China a ‘grave concern’ is a well-worn trick to portray itself as a victim for militaristic expansion: Chinese expert

Japanese media outlets on Wednesday revealed the outline of Japan's annual defense report, which claimed China's military ...

Japan woos Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind

Japan and the Philippines on Thursday agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation by accelerating talks on Japanese ...
Newsweek

Japan Denies ‘New Militarism’ After China Claims

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Japanese Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi on Sunday rejected ...
CNN

The real reason behind China’s fury toward Japan’s Takaichi

Weeks into the job, Japan’s new leader has come face-to-face with what it means to cross China’s red line on Taiwan. In the days since Sanae Takaichi suggested her country could respond militarily if ...