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Sheila A Smith

Future flashpoints will drive Japan-China relations

December 29, 2025December 5, 2025 by Sheila A Smith

Diplomatic confrontations are changing the dynamics between Tokyo and Beijing in a sea of uncertainty

Categories Commentary Tags China, Council on Foreign Relations, Diplomatic Crisis, Japan, News, The Long Read Leave a comment

Japan acts to counter threats from China and Russia

September 6, 2022September 4, 2022 by Sheila A Smith

Putin’s attack on Ukraine and Beijing’s pressure on Taiwan will feature prominently in Tokyo’s strategic review

Categories Geopolitical Risks Tags China, ChinaFactor, East Asia Forum, Japan, News, Russia, Taiwan, Ukraine Invasion, United States Leave a comment

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