Japan’s New Leader Mentions Taiwan, and Tanks Her Relationship With China
Facing reprisals from Beijing for a remark over Taiwan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must walk a fine line to prevent escalating the dispute without looking weak at home.
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China suspends seafood imports from Japan as Taiwan row escalates
Beijing reimposes 2023 ban, citing Japan PM’s comment that military would respond to Chinese attack on islandChina has suspended imports of Japanese seafood again, as the fallout over the Japanese prime minister’s comments about Taiwan continues to esc…
Understanding President Trump’s Truth Social Post on Nuclear Testing?
On October 30, 2025, President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social, “The United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. This was accomplished, including a complete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my first term in office. Because of the tremendous destructive power, I HATED to do it but had no choice! […]
Understanding President Trump’s Truth Social Post on Nuclear Testing? was originally published on Global Security Review.
Chinese travellers cancel hundreds of thousands of trips to Japan amid rising tensions
Chinese airlines offer free cancellations and film releases postponed after Japanese PM’s comments on TaiwanChinese travellers are estimated to have cancelled hundreds of thousands of tickets to fly to Japan amid reports of suspended visa processing an…
Aiming to Shock Japan, China Pushes a Wave of Reprisals
Beijing is flexing its military and economic might to show its displeasure with the Japanese leader’s comments about defending Taiwan. But its aggressive approach risks backfiring.
China sends coast guard to Senkaku islands amid row with Japan
Activity around Japanese-held islands, also claimed by China, comes after PM Sanae Takaichi said Japan might respond militarily to an invasion of TaiwanChina has sent its coast guard through the waters of the Senkaku islands and military drones past ou…
Chinese Spokesperson Says ‘Taiwan Is China’s Taiwan,’ Signals That Reunification ‘Must’ Be Achieved
China has once again declared that Taiwan is an inseparable part of its territory, with the Foreign Ministry emphasising that reunification "must and will be achieved."The firm remarks came amid rising friction between China and Japan following statements by Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, regarding Taiwan’s security.Speaking to reporters on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Xi’s Military Purges Show Unease About China’s Nuclear Forces
The shake-up in China’s armed forces comes as both Beijing and Washington are pushing through major changes in their country’s militaries, in different ways.
China sharpens its language on Taiwan as part of ‘longer-term’ strategy
A series of statements, articles, photos and even a new national holiday indicate a shift in Beijing’s stance over the island, analysts sayIn recent weeks China has released a series of statements, articles and photos, that analysts say signal an escal…
Japan and China in growing row after PM Takaichi says Taiwan conflict could trigger military deployment
New prime minister says an attack on Taiwan could trigger the deployment of her country’s self-defence forces if the conflict poses threat to JapanJapan and China are embroiled in a row about Tokyo’s potential military involvement in the event of a con…