Japan’s New Far-Right Path Under PM Takaichi
Japan’s first months under PM Sanae Takaichi have stirred debate, from hawkish Taiwan remarks to calls for expansionist policies.
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China Accuses Japan’s SDF Jets of Disrupting Naval Training
PLA Navy spokesperson accuses Japan’s SDF jets of entering designated training zones east of the Miyako Strait, disrupting Liaoning carrier drills and threatening flight safety.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Strait Warning Reopens Japan’s WWII Wounds
PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Strait remarks spark fears of Japan reviving its militarist past, 80 years after WWII.
5.7 Quake Jolts Kyushu; No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude-5.7 quake struck off Kumamoto in Kyushu on Nov. 25, shaking Ubuyama with upper-5 intensity. No tsunami warning was issued.
Cancellations from the Chinese mainland hit Japan’s tourism sector
Flight cancellations from the Chinese mainland are hitting Japan’s hotels and retailers hard after diplomatic tensions over comments on the Taiwan region.
Why Japan’s Old Militarism Is Roaring Back
Japan’s debates over revising its pacifist constitution and national security push by 2026 reignite questions on its militaristic roots, from Cold War legacies to modern Taiwan plans.
Japanese PM’s Controversial Taiwan Remarks Stoke Global Uncertainty
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on Taiwan have stoked fresh global uncertainty, says ex-Chilean Ambassador Jorge Heine.
Wang Yi Warns Against External Meddling in Taiwan Region
On Nov. 22, 2025, FM Wang Yi warned against external meddling in the Taiwan region and a comeback of Japanese militarism, stressing the one-China principle and WWII gains.
Japan’s Taiwan Moves Could Repeat History, Warns Schiller Institute’s Richard A. Black
Richard A. Black warns Japan’s latest comments on possible military action in the island of Taiwan could repeat history and threaten a new global development era.
Chinese Military Fires Back at Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks
China’s military fires back at Japanese PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks with cartoons, music videos and a PLA Daily warning of grave consequences.