Japan

TSMC plans second fab in Japan

Taiwanese chip giant TSMC is expanding in Japan and plans a second high-tech chip plant. Toyota and Sony are involved in this significant investment.

By Felix Lee

Japan's pragmatic version of value-based diplomacy

Germany is not the only country to pursue a values-based foreign policy, with democracy and human rights at its core. However, the results in the Land of the Rising Sun are also meager. Ultimately, the Japanese aim to separate themselves from China.

By Redaktion Table

Summit meeting planned with South Korea and Japan

The foreign ministers of China, Japan and South Korea agreed on Sunday at a meeting in Busan, South Korea, to plan a summit between their three heads of state.

By Redaktion Table

China halts import of Japanese seafood

By Redaktion Table

The hybrid war against Taiwan has begun

The People's Liberation Army continues to dispatch more and more jets across the median line of the Taiwan Strait to express its outrage over the actions of Taiwanese politicians. This fits the picture of "hybrid warfare," where the military and civilian means of pressure are perfidiously combined without escalating the crisis.

By Felix Lee

USA, Japan and South Korea come together

This Friday, the heads of Japan, South Korea and the United States will meet at Camp David for a historic summit. But it is not affection that unites the former enemies, but North Korea and China. Beijing voices sharp criticism and speaks about an "Asian Nato."

By Michael Radunski

International rules for AI: agreement still difficult

Actually, the G7 countries wanted to agree on common guidelines for AI. Then the EU and the USA wanted to be the engine of the process. Now Joe Biden wants to lead the movement. Meanwhile, the Spanish are presenting a new paper for the AI Act trilogue.

By Corinna Visser

More nukes for Xi's security doctrine

China is expanding its arsenal of nuclear warheads. This is how Beijing wants to buy itself more security through more armaments. China's neighbors react with concern. An arms race is brewing in East Asia.

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Air patrols cause concern in Japan

By Redaktion Table

China's neighbors: It's complicated

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's article looks at the relationship and feelings of the People's Republic toward its neighbors.

By Experts Table.Briefings