Quad pod still has a vital role to play against China
‘Beijing has been opposed to the group since its inception, accusing the four members of encirclement’
Japan
Future flashpoints will drive Japan-China relations
Diplomatic confrontations are changing the dynamics between Tokyo and Beijing in a sea of uncertainty
Chinese naval task force creates a storm in Japan
Military buildup in the Pacific Ocean and the East and South China Seas highlight China’s threat
US missile shield near Taiwan fires up furious China
Plans to deploy HIMARS on Japanese island chain close to the democratic island triggers anger in Beijing
China is using threats to silence critics in Japan
Human Rights Watch report reveals harassment and intimidation against the Chinese diaspora
Chinese search for a taste of the good life in Japan
Last year the numbers jumped 13% compared to 2022 with more than 821,000 living in the country
United States to boost air power to counter China
Washington’s plan would enhance the US-Japan alliance and bolster deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region
Wang reverts to stereotyping to blame the West
China’s top diplomat harangues Japan and South Korea for their close links to the US
Seoul-searching is over on the China question
South Korea can balance its robust alliance with the United States by reviving East Asian diplomatic options
Japan acts to counter threats from China and Russia
Putin’s attack on Ukraine and Beijing’s pressure on Taiwan will feature prominently in Tokyo’s strategic review