6 Things to Know About China’s 2025 Diplomacy
Discover six key insights into China’s 2025 diplomacy, from its multipolar world vision to neighborhood priorities and global initiatives shaping a shared future.
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Beijing Slams Japan’s ¥13.1B Programs in the Taiwan Region
China’s Defense Ministry blasts Japan’s 13.1 billion yen soft-power programs in the Taiwan region as identity manipulation.
Japan’s Dialogue Push Rings Hollow After Controversial Taiwan Remarks
Japan’s recent call for dialogue rings hollow after PM Takaichi’s provocative comments on Taiwan, deepening tensions with the Chinese mainland.
PM Takaichi’s ‘Salami Slicing’: Japan’s Slow Defense Build-Up
Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on Taiwan highlight Japan’s ‘salami slicing’ defense strategy—incremental steps to reshape Article 9 and normalize military buildup.
China & Russia Warn Japan Over Missile Plans Near Taiwan Region
China and Russia condemn Japan’s plan to deploy medium-range missiles near the Taiwan region, warning of risks to peace and a heavy price for crossing red lines.
PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Warning Sparks China-Japan Standoff
Japanese PM Takaichi warned that a use of force on Taiwan by the Chinese mainland could threaten Japan’s survival, triggering protests and live-fire drills from Beijing.
Japan’s Nuclear Debate Sparks Moment of Annihilation Warning
Victor Gao warns Japan’s review of its Three Non-Nuclear Principles and nuclear submarine talk could be its ‘moment of annihilation’.
Beijing Says Conditions Not Ready for China-ROK-Japan Summit
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning says conditions aren’t ready for the next China-ROK-Japan leaders’ summit, originally eyed for January 2026. No new date has been set.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Stance Stirs Regional Tensions
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks linking Taiwan contingency to Japan’s defense have sparked backlash from China, the DPRK, the ROK and Russia, heightening regional instability.
German Think Tank Warns of Japanese Fascism Revival
Richard A. Black warns that PM Takaichi’s push to revise Japan’s non-nuclear principles and adjust textbooks risks reviving Japanese fascism with serious global fallout.