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In 2025, procurement of F-35 fighter jets achieved a historical record for NATO member countries as more nations committed to the program for enhancing their air forces with advanced stealth technolog...
China has banned the export of 'dual-use' products that have both commercial and military applications to entities tied to Japan’s military due to ongoing tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. This proh...
On Sunday, South Korean and Japanese authorities reported that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles from near Pyongyang, marking the nation's first missile test of 2023. This launch comes along...
Japan has made history by deploying combat aircraft to Europe for the first time as part of increased international military cooperation and presence projection....
On Sunday, North Korea launched several ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to Seoul's military report, marking the country's first such launch of 2024. This occurred shortly before South...
US President Trump met with US Ambassador to China David Perdue at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida following a call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The meeting occurs amidst ongoing dipl...
The article discusses continued support for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. It suggests that despite current tensions among its m...
The G7's freezing of Russian assets has provided approximately $38 billion in aid to Ukraine for the year 2025, representing almost three-quarters of the total aid package. Additionally, the EU is set...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi advocated for new ways of engagement between China and the United States during a speech, emphasizing stable and cooperative relations while defending Chinese interest...
The article discusses how an attack by China on Taiwan would likely result in significant consequences for Japan due to its security alliances and economic dependencies with Taiwan. It argues that suc...
Chinese nuclear experts have suggested that Japan possesses both the political motivation and technical capability to develop nuclear weapons within three years, mirroring former U.S. Secretary of Sta...
US President Donald Trump has signed into law the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026, focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. The act particul...
A Japanese official reportedly expressed support for Japan's acquisition of nuclear weapons amid heightened security concerns in East Asia. This comment follows growing tensions in the region and refl...
The United States launched the 'Pax Silica' initiative aimed at structuring an exclusive AI supply chain with select countries, primarily Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. The US government signed a ...
North Korea has warned that it will take action 'at any cost' to prevent Japan from pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities. This statement follows a Japanese official in the Prime Minister's Office rep...
Boeing has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $8.6 billion by the US Department of War to supply F-15IA fighter jets to the Israeli Air Force, including an option to increase the order fr...
Japan's new Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has provoked a diplomatic crisis with China by hinting at potential Japanese military intervention if China invades Taiwan. This has prompted a strong retalia...
The article discusses Japan's strategic challenges in response to China's growing influence and its need for a clearer national security strategy amidst evolving regional dynamics....
Japan's industry is alarmed by potential disruptions in critical mineral exports from China due to political tensions. This has prompted Tokyo to elevate the issue during a G7 finance ministers' meeti...
This piece discusses how Japan's increasing military expenditures and policy shifts towards remilitarization pose potential risks to global peace and stability. It highlights concerns over the militar...
A Japanese mining vessel has embarked on a mission to explore an isolated coral atoll for rare earth minerals located 6 kilometers beneath the seabed surface. This initiative comes amid increasing ten...
The U.S. will host a meeting involving finance ministers from industrialized democracies to discuss strategic issues related to rare earth elements, amid ongoing tensions between China and Japan....
A Japanese mining ship left for Minamitori island to conduct a month-long mission aimed at securing Japan's own supply of rare earth minerals to reduce dependence on China. This is the world's first c...
Japan plans to emphasize its defense strategy for the Pacific Ocean within three key security documents. The move appears to be part of Japan's broader regional security posture and likely involves st...
Tensions between Japan and China have escalated over concerns regarding China's monopoly on rare earth materials. The dispute has been ongoing since early November and is exacerbating existing economi...
Chinese officials are amplifying their criticisms towards Japan regarding nuclear capabilities. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has stated that her government adheres to non-nuclear principles ...
The Japanese government plans to initiate a comprehensive security strategy review in spring and aims to complete three new security-related documents by the end of 2023....
Analysts suggest that China has taken advantage of the United States' preoccupation with Venezuela by intensifying pressure on Japan through trade measures. China initiated an anti-dumping investigati...
China has implemented immediate export controls banning dual-use items from being exported to Japan for military purposes due to recent remarks about Taiwan....
As tensions persist between China and its US treaty allies Japan and South Korea, the article analyzes the current state of China-Japan relations, which remain strained by historical grievances and te...
The Japanese Ministry of Defense reported that on December 29, several Chinese military aircraft, including H-6 bombers, J-16 fighters, and a Y-9 intelligence aircraft, transited between Okinawa Islan...
Japan reports North Korea's recent missile launches as part of its initial tests for the year 2026. The projectiles covered distances ranging from 900 km to 950 km, threatening a considerable portion ...
A group of around 200 leading Japanese business figures have postponed their annual trip to mainland China for the first time in over a decade due to tensions between Beijing and Tokyo concerning Taiw...
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled for his inaugural visit to China where he will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping against a backdrop of strained relations between China, Japan, and Taiwa...
As the Quad (US, Japan, India, and Australia) aims to limit China's influence, Beijing is constructing a strategic counter-network focusing specifically on the weakest link within the Quad, India. Thr...
According to reports from Chinese institutions, China aims to consolidate its status as a global leader in high-tech manufacturing over the next decade, alongside the United States, Germany and Japan....
As peace talks between Ukraine and Russia progress, uncertainty persists regarding long-term security guarantees for Ukraine. The article discusses three historical 'models' Washington has used to bol...
Japanese officials justify their country's increasing military expenditures as a response to China's rise and as a means to enhance self-reliance in defense matters....
Japanese business leaders have canceled their annual trip to China aimed at fostering economic ties, marking the first time in over a decade that such political tensions have disrupted this significan...
The article discusses the importance of international support for Ukraine's sovereignty and future development amidst geopolitical tensions. It emphasizes the need to preserve Ukraine's right to deter...
The Chinese government has criticized Japan, Australia, and European nations for what it deems 'extremely hypocritical' positions on military exercises around Taiwan. The foreign ministry claims that ...
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Japan possibly intervening militarily during a Taiwan crisis have strained relations between Japan and China. The situation will考验东京和北京的决心。...
The U.S., Australian, Indian, and Japanese ambassadors met in Beijing for a Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). This meeting occurred alongside the People's Liberation Army conducting military dri...
On December 30, 2025, the US Ambassador to China convened with Quad ambassadors from Australia, India, and Japan in Beijing. The group reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a 'free and open' Indo...
According to preliminary estimates, India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by GDP metric and aims to overtake Germany within three years. Official confirmation of this ...
RFM, a new Japanese hedge fund, has successfully attracted investments amounting to $800 million within its inaugural year. This development is noteworthy against the backdrop of substantial foreign i...
Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, provoked diplomatic tensions with China by implying Japan could militarily intervene if Taiwan were attacked by Beijing. This prompted a multi-faceted retal...
On December 20, 2025, Japan hosted its inaugural Central Asia Plus Japan Dialogue summit in Tokyo, with representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The event...
Taiwan has accused China of military intimidation following Beijing's announcement of live-fire naval and air force exercises around the island. This action comes amid rising tensions after Japanese P...
Japanese start-up Synspective has been selected to provide satellite imagery services as part of Japan's new military constellation. This move aligns with the growing trend of employing commercial rem...