Beijing Rebuffs Takaichi’s ‘Illegal San Francisco Treaty’ Comments
China’s foreign ministry criticizes Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi for spotlighting an ‘illegal and invalid’ San Francisco Peace Treaty while overlooking key postwar documents.
Diplomacy
US Scholar Urges PM Takaichi to Apologize to the Chinese Mainland
US scholar Anthony Moretti says Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi should apologize for provoking the Chinese mainland instead of boosting Japan’s domestic reforms.
Chinese Mainland Slams Japan’s Takaichi Over Taiwan Remarks
The Chinese mainland’s Foreign Ministry slammed Japan’s PM Takaichi for downplaying her remarks on Taiwan, accusing Tokyo of violating the spirit of bilateral documents.
Russia Rejects Concessions, Ukraine Refuses Constitutional Changes in Peace Talks
Russia rules out concessions in a recent peace plan as Ukraine refuses constitutional amendments, raising questions about how far diplomacy can go.
Russian and Ukrainian Envoys Meet in Abu Dhabi for Secret Talks
Russian and Ukrainian envoys met in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 26 to discuss sensitive issues, including prisoner exchanges, and held unexpected talks with a U.S. official.
China and Tonga Release Joint Statement
On Wednesday, the People’s Republic of China and the Kingdom of Tonga issued a joint statement, marking a milestone in their diplomatic relations.
China Challenges Japan’s ‘Unchanged’ Taiwan Stance, Seeks One-China Clarity
China pushes Japan for clear commitment to the one-China principle after Tokyo’s ‘unchanged’ Taiwan stance is called ‘far from enough’.
Trump Envoy Heads to Moscow as Ukraine OKs 28-Point Peace Plan
Trump sends envoy to Moscow as Ukraine accepts a refined 28-point peace plan, with key talks in Abu Dhabi and hopes to meet Putin and Zelenskyy.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Strain China–Japan Exchanges
Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning says Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on the Taiwan region have strained China–Japan exchanges.
US and Russia Hold High-Stakes Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi this week in a fresh push for Ukraine peace.