The Danger of Japan and China’s Escalating Spat

PM Sanae Takaichi's stance on Taiwan could cause tensions with China to spiral out of hand, writes Kerry Brown.
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‘Rental Family’ and other non-Japanese movies that capture modern Japan in all of its hues

There are several movies like Rental Family that are primarily non-Japanese but set in modern Japan. We list the most notable ones.

Japan PM Takaichi rules out risk of British-style 'Truss' shock

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ruled out on Wednesday the possibility that Japan could face a British-style "Truss moment", or loss of market confidence stemming from her expansionary fiscal policy.

China’s pressure on Japan is a familiar tactic that could last for some time

China is turning to a well-used playbook to express its displeasure with Japan over a statement by its prime minister on ...

Japan’s Takaichi Says Didn’t Plan to Get Specific on Taiwan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she hadn’t planned to get into any details of a Taiwan contingency in recent remarks that have been fiercely criticized by China.

Japan’s leader says Trump called her as dispute with China doesn’t go away

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump right after he spoke with China, ...

Trump and Xi Talk Taiwan as Japan Ratchets Up Tensions

P resident Donald Trump spoke with China’s Xi Jinping in a call that highlighted each side’s priorities for the relationship.