An Asia-Pacific Showdown
China and Japan are in a diplomatic feud over Taiwan, with President Trump in the middle.
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Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as world’s most populous city, according to UN
The rankings were changed after the UN used new criteria to give a more accurate picture of the rapid urbanisation driving the growth of megacitiesJakarta has overtaken Tokyo as the world’s most populous city, according to a UN study that uses new crit…
An Asia-Pacific Showdown
China and Japan are in a diplomatic feud over Taiwan, with President Trump in the middle.
Spat With China Becomes an Asset for Japan’s New Leader
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is not backing off from comments about Taiwan that enraged China. Many of Japan’s voters like her stance.
Taiwan plans extra $40bn in defence spending to counter China’s ‘intensifying’ threats
President Lai Ching-te declared there was ‘no room for compromise on national security’ in face of escalating harassment and espionageBeijing’s threats to Taiwan are “intensifying” and its preparations to invade are speeding up, Taiwan’s government has…
China and Japan, With Trump in the Middle, Are in a Showdown
With Japan’s new leader refusing to back down from China’s show of force and claims on Taiwan, Xi Jinping picks up the phone to try to pry the U.S.-Japan alliance apart.
Warmed by Japan’s Support, Taiwan Takes Up Sushi Diplomacy
China closed off Japanese seafood imports after Japan’s new leader declared strong support for Taiwan. Suddenly, sushi is everywhere on Taiwanese social media.
Japanese And German Delegations Engage With ISRO On Chandrayaan-5/LuPEX Mission And Advanced Space Collaboration
A Japanese delegation led by Dr. Saku Tsuneta, Vice-Chair of Japan’s Cabinet Committee on National Space Policy, recently visited ISRO Headquarters at Bangalore to discuss the Chandrayaan-5/LuPEX mission.This mission, a joint lunar polar exploration initiative between ISRO and JAXA, aims to explore the Moon’s South Pole, focusing on permanently shadowed regions rich in volatiles like frozen
Japan Aims To Foster Innovation, Growth In Areas of Semiconductors, AI With India
Japan and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, particularly semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), during a bilateral meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa. In this face-to-face meeting,Takaichi expressed her determination to
PM Modi And Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi Forge Stronger Ties At G20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg.This marked their first in-person meeting since Takaichi assumed office in October, following a congratulatory call earlier in late October where both leaders discussed their shared vision to deepen the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global