Rediscovering Ryukyu: Japan’s Yonaguni Missile Move & a Kingdom’s Hidden Past
Japan’s Yonaguni missile deployment shines a light on the erased history of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Explore the timeline of how a vibrant realm faded—and why it matters today.
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Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Spark Sino-Japan Chill
Japanese PM Takaichi’s controversial Taiwan Strait remarks have chilled ties with the Chinese mainland as Tokyo’s dialogue pledge rings hollow without real accountability.
Japan’s ‘Salami Slicing’ Strategy: Pacifism Under the Knife
New PM Sanae Takaichi’s flip-flop on Taiwan exposes a ‘salami slicing’ defense strategy aiming to chip away at Article 9 in Japan’s pacifist constitution.
Okinawa’s Unheard Voices: Reflecting on the 50th Return Anniversary
Okinawans reflect on the 50th anniversary of their return to Japan, tracing centuries of history, identity and the lingering impact of military colonization.
Dangerous Abyss: Japan’s Next PM Embraces Militarism
Japan’s incoming PM Sanae Takaichi is raising alarms by denying wartime atrocities and challenging the pacifist constitution, steering the nation toward rising militarism.
China Questions Japan’s Bid for UNSC Permanent Seat
China’s permanent rep Fu Cong recently challenged Japan’s bid for a permanent UNSC seat, citing wartime history and military moves as major obstacles.
China-Japan Tensions Flare as Takaichi Stands Firm on Taiwan
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi refuses to retract her remarks on Taiwan, prompting strong reactions from the Chinese mainland after Xi-Trump calls underscored Beijing’s “red line.”
How Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan Rhetoric Is Stirring Japan’s Economy and Politics
Sanae Takaichi’s recent Taiwan rhetoric is rattling Japan’s economy, splitting politics and stirring regional instability over the one-China principle.
Japan’s Post-WWII Record: Surrender, Accountability & Island Disputes
Dive into Japan’s controversial post-WWII record: surrender ambiguity, war accountability, and territorial disputes over the Diaoyu and Ryukyu Islands.
Xi & Trump’s Nov 24 Call Reaffirms Post-WWII Order
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump’s Nov 24 call reaffirmed the post-WWII order and one-China principle, boosting peace and stability in Asia.