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Beijing is left wary of Japan’s ‘China hawk’ Takaichi

October 9, 2025October 8, 2025 by Sebastian Maslow

The LDP leader is poised to be the next Japanese prime minister and the first woman to hold the office

Categories Behind The News Tags China Tension, Liberal Democratic Party, News, Sanae Takaichi, The Conversation, United States Leave a comment

Japan juggles its China policy after election defeat 

September 3, 2025September 2, 2025 by Shin Kawashima

Prime Minister Ishiba’s Beijing blueprint continues the plan set out by his predecessor, Kishida

Categories Analysis Tags Chinese Leader Xi Jinping, East Asia Forum, Japan-China Relations, Liberal Democratic Party, News Leave a comment

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