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Breaking news and analysis on China-Japan relations, covering trade, investment, the legacy of war in Asia, military tensions and the impact of wider issues such as the US-China trade war and South China Sea.
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US-China trade war

Is there a ‘silver lining’ for China in the tariff war with the US?

Donald Trump’s trade war may offer Beijing a chance to build bridges with Europe and its Asian neighbours and bolster its image internationally.

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Japan

Japan in ‘tough neighbourhood’, allies need to stand up to China: US envoy

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Japan

Japan’s warships to visit China-funded Cambodian port in sign of ‘friendship’

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US-China relations

Spurred by China, US-Japan space cooperation expands beyond civilian projects

East Asia faces ‘severe security environment’ with Beijing and Moscow ‘irresponsible’ in their conduct, senior Tokyo official says.

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Directed energy weapons like the one seen in this illustration are among the possibilities being envisioned for space combat. Image: Shutterstock
Diplomacy

Macroscope | Trump could end up making Asia, not America, great again

The US’ presence in Asia is entrenched but the prospect of a Europe-East Asia economic alliance is one card both regions could play.

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Taiwan

Explainer | Taiwan has become a flashpoint for Beijing and Tokyo. Here’s why

The self-governed island has long been a source of tension between China and Japan.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | In a broken world, China-Japan-Korea cooperation is Asia’s backbone

By blending economic might, technological prowess and cultural bonds, cooperation can be elevated into a transformative, inspiring force.

From the left, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya join hands at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on March 21. Photo: Kyodo
US-China relations

Observers warn of South China Sea, Taiwan uncertainties as US allies draw closer

Warning comes after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Philippines and Japan with pledges to boost defence cooperation.

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Japan goes on the offensive with Joint Operations Command, China’s PLA Daily says

The launch of the command points to new phase of integration with US armed forces, military mouthpiece says.

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Donald Trump

Opinion | As Trump shocks rock the world, can China, Japan, South Korea shape its future?

East Asian neighbours seek to put historical and geopolitical grievances aside in joint bid to withstand ‘America first’ shock waves.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (second left) with (from left) foreign ministers Cho Tae-yul of South Korea, Wang Yi of China and Japan’s Takeshi Iwaya, ahead of their meeting at the prime minister’s official residence, in Tokyo on March 21. Photo: AFP

As China, Japan set past aside to counter Trump chaos, how far will Tokyo go?

Both China and Japan see stable ties as a bulwark against Trump risks, but Tokyo unlikely to be drawn away from US orbit, analysts say.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (second left) with foreign ministers (from left) Cho Tae-yul of South Korea, Wang Yi of China and Takeshi Iwaya of Japan, at Ishiba’s office in Tokyo on March 21. Photo: Kyodo
China’s coastguard

China coastguard drives off Japanese fishing boats in escalating island dispute

Tokyo accuses Beijing of stoking tensions after Chinese ships expel four vessels from the vicinity of the Diaoyu Islands.

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Japan

‘Two-faced diplomacy’: China pledges peace, then chases Japan’s fishing boat

The incident stirred online anger in Japan, with demands for stronger action against China’s ‘tyrannical violations of international law’.

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China-South Korea relations

China pushes Japan, South Korea for stronger trade ties to counter world ‘chaos’

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges his counterparts to work towards greater economic integration and supply chain stability.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addresses a meeting with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Taiwan

Tokyo sends message to Beijing on ‘significant costs’ of Taiwan Strait attack

Tokyo is reportedly considering deploying long-range missiles to Kyushu, a move analyst says could deny Chinese ships access to the Pacific.

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Japan is considering deploying an upgraded version of its Type 12 surface-to-ship guided missile to Kyushu, which would be able to reach both North Korea and the Chinese coast. Photo: Handout
Japan

Editorial | Missiles should not harm improved ties

Japan is pondering missile deployment near the East China Sea. Hopefully, diplomats can find a way to allow the issue to take a back seat.

US-China relations

US military cuts: are ‘budget hawks’ getting upper hand over ‘China hawks’?

With US troops in Japan on ‘chopping block’ analysts say those in South Korea might face cuts too, and it may weaken deterrence against China.

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Japan’s missile deployment on Kyushu addresses ‘risk factor’ in China relations

Tokyo’s reported plans to upgrade counterstrike missiles on strategic Kyushu by next year are not expected to derail improving relations, experts say.

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A deployment of upgraded counterstrike missiles is slated to begin in March next year, according to Japanese reports. Photo: Handout
Taiwan

Japan to deploy long-range missiles on Kyushu as Taiwan fears grow, Kyodo says

Deployment likely to begin at the end of next March, according to news agency report citing Japanese government sources.

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Japan

‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists’ Great Wall prank sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

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SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Don’t use China as a hedge against US, Beijing’s envoy warns Japan

Ties with Tokyo may be on the mend but could be undone by Japan’s view of its neighbour, ambassador Wu Jianghao says.

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More than 50,000 US troops are stationed in Japan. Photo: Kyodo via AP
US-China relations

Editorial | Wang offers stability to world at time of growing uncertainty

Foreign minister makes it clear China is a responsible power, champion of the global order and willing to cooperate against risks.

China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, said at a news conference that China was a stabilising force in the world. Photo: Kyodo
Two Sessions 2025

Beijing renews warning to Tokyo: don’t stir up trouble with Taiwan

China’s ties with Japan are improving as Tokyo has doubts about US commitments to the region, analyst says.

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US-China trade war

‘Good start’: China bids to reset ties with Japan amid Trump tariff storm

Both Asian powers have ‘sent clear signals’ they want to improve their economic relationship, but geopolitical tensions will make that difficult.

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Japan

China’s Xinhua seeks to work with Japan’s Kyodo amid push to boost views on ties

Chinese news agency chief presses Kyodo counterpart for more exchanges as Beijing aims to improve public opinion on Sino-Japanese relations.

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President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua (right) shakes hands with Toru Mizutani, president of Japan’s Kyodo News, in Tokyo on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
China economy

Japan’s China investment drops 60% in 10 years as firms rethink strategies

Geopolitical considerations and intense competition from domestic firms have led Japanese companies to move their China investments elsewhere.

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Japanese firms have been on edge when it comes to their China investments in recent years. Photo: Reuters
Japan

NHK’s AI gaffe reignites Diaoyu Islands dispute amid Chinese coastguard intrusion

The Japanese broadcaster was criticised for using AI-generated subtitles that referred to disputed islands as Diaoyu Islands – Beijing’s name for the Tokyo-controlled islets.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Trump-Ishiba talks may ‘put the brakes on’ momentum between Beijing and Tokyo

China will be in ‘no hurry’ for high-level engagement with Japan after ‘troubling’ development, according to analysts.

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