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The China-Japan relationship is characterized by hostility, radio silence and, at the same time, close cooperation. In East Asia policy, the China-Japan relationship has a high priority. This is because both countries are the most strategically important and influential states in the Asian region. But also because of the recent shifts in power from the West to the Asian continent.

But the relationship is once again increasingly under a negative light. China’s growing global power claims are fueling conflicts between the neighbors. Japan is increasingly concerned about China’s behavior in the Indo-Pacific, the human rights situation in Hongkong and its treatment of the Uighur minority in Xinjiang.

From U.S. & EU influence in the Indo-Pacific to technology splits and import boycotts to digital partnerships – all China-Japan news from the Table.editors!

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The leadership in Beijing sticks to its criticism of the Atlantic defense alliance. NATO “fabricates a Chinese threat,” Foreign Office spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday in Beijing on the occasion of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s visit to Japan and South Korea. The spokeswoman accused NATO of strengthening its ties with Asia-Pacific countries and […] continue reading →

The Chinese Embassy in Tokyo is again granting entry permits to Japanese citizens. China had stopped issuing visas as a punitive measure after Japan introduced Covid tests for incoming travelers from China in early January. fin continue reading →

Japan's new security strategy takes the complex situation in the region into account. Legitimate and understandable from Japan's point of view, it represents an escalation of tensions between the US-led countries of the Western community of values and China. For Europe, the result is a role as mediator between the irreconcilable parties. continue reading →

During his meeting with US President Joe Biden, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged his cooperation to control the export of chip technology to China. Restricting exports of sensitive technology is an important part of Japanese policy, Kishida told Biden, according to Japanese government officials. The US imposed strict restrictions on China’s semiconductor industry in […] continue reading →

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet US President Joe Biden in Washington on Friday. However, the most important decisions have already been made. The US pledged military support for Japan on Thursday should China reach for Japanese southern islands. To prepare for Kishida’s visit, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada already […] continue reading →

China will no longer issue visas in South Korea and Japan. This is the Chinese authorities’ reaction to the tightened entry regulations introduced by Japan, South Korea and other countries due to a rise in Covid infections in China. According to the Chinese Embassy, it stopped issuing short-stay visas to travelers from South Korea for […] continue reading →

Japan is considering setting up dozens of ammunitions and weapons depots on islands off China in preparation for a possible conflict over Taiwan, according to a media report. Japanese forces defending the country’s China-facing islands would have better access to supplies, the Japanese business daily Nikkei Asia reported, citing considerations in the Japanese Defense Ministry. […] continue reading →

Qin Gang is China's new foreign minister. The formerly gruff wolf warrior has risen to become the People's Republic's chief diplomat. Some are now hoping for détente between China and the United States. But probably in vain. continue reading →

China is responding to the Japanese government’s presentation of new geostrategic papers by sending ships (China.Table reported). Shortly after the documents were published, a fleet of Chinese naval vessels transited the Osumi Strait on Friday. It lies between the southern island of Kyushu and offshore islands belonging to Japan. Simultaneously, a lone ship transited the […] continue reading →

Japan is expected to present a revised version of its national defense strategy later this month – abandoning its last pacifist principles for good. The parties in the ruling coalition have already agreed in early December to grant the country the ability to launch a massive counterstrike in the event of an attack. The wording, […] continue reading →

Taiwanese chip contract manufacturer TSMC considers expanding its production capacity in Japan. One goal is to reduce geopolitical risk, reported the Wall Street Journal with reference to internal sources. However, TSMC sources said that no decision has been made yet. The Taiwanese company, which manufactures chips for a variety of large electronics products, is currently […] continue reading →

Daimler Truck has begun manufacturing trucks under the Mercedes-Benz brand in China. The first vehicles rolled off the production line on Friday at the plant of the joint venture between Daimler Truck and Foton Motor in Beijing, according to company information. China is the largest market for heavy trucks and offers significant growth potential for […] continue reading →

The Japanese government plans to deploy more than 1,000 cruise missiles on offshore islands to the southwest of its own island chain off the Chinese coast, facing Taiwan. This was reported in unison on Sunday by Asahi, Yomiuri and Nikkei from government sources. Reportedly, the goal is to improve the ability to defend against enemy […] continue reading →

The repercussions of Pelosi's trip not only affect China and Taiwan, but also all other neighboring countries. Above all, Japan finds itself in the conflict zone. The ASEAN states criticize both China and the trip of the US politician. continue reading →

Chinese automaker BYD is aiming to enter the important Japanese car market with its EVs. Starting next year, three EV models will be available in Japan, the company announced. BYD wants to offer an SUV, a compact car and a sedan, as Nikkei Asia reports.Currently, EVs only account for one percent of car sales in […] continue reading →

In its annual security report, Japan warns of an increasing military threat from China, Russia and North Korea. The report describes China as a “major security risk” in the white paper on defense adopted by the liberal-democratic government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The threat from Beijing has “intensified in recent years,” particularly with regard […] continue reading →

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is promoting closer relations with Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. This would reduce Germany’s dependencies on China, Baerbock said in an interview with The Pioneer portal. In the interview, she also criticized the human rights situation in China and poor conditions for some German companies, such as forced disclosure of […] continue reading →

Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te (William Lai) attended the funeral of assassinated top Japanese politician Shinzo Abe. Lai described the visit to the neighboring country as a private “show of respect for a friend.” Foreign trips by Taiwanese officials are rare, especially since Taiwan does not maintain official diplomatic relations with most countries. Lai is […] continue reading →