Scholar Slams PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks as ‘Crossing a Red Line’
Scholar Hamada Kazuyuki warns PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent Taiwan remarks ‘crossed a red line’, threatening Japan–Chinese mainland relations and sparking regional concern.
Diplomacy
Ex-PM Ishiba Slams Takaichi: Diplomacy Isn’t a Popularity Show
Former PM Shigeru Ishiba rebuked leader Sanae Takaichi, saying diplomacy isn’t about grandstanding or popularity contests after her remarks on Taiwan.
US Stays Home at G20 Summit Amid Row with South Africa
With the US president and vice president skipping the G20 Summit in Johannesburg over a dispute on genocide claims, global leadership dynamics are shifting – here’s what you need to know.
Tajikistan-China Summit: Rahmon & FM Wang Yi Forge Stronger Ties
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Dushanbe to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership and boost trade, investment and global cooperation.
Putin-Trump Summit Potentially Back on Agenda
Russia’s Ryabkov says a fresh Putin-Trump summit could be in the works as US-Russia channels stay open.
How Lai Ching-te Can Navigate History Amid Taiwan Strait Tensions
On Nov 7, Japan’s Sanae Takaichi threatened military action over Taiwan. Vice president of the Taiwan region Lai Ching-te must chart a new course for cross-strait peace.
China sends letter to UN chief over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong sent a letter to UN chief over Japanese PM Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, calling them “extremely wrong and highly dangerous” and warning of military risks.
Chinese Embassy in Japan Flags UN’s WWII ‘Enemy State’ Rules on X
Chinese embassy in Japan cites UN’s WWII Enemy State Clauses after Tokyo eased arms export restrictions.
World Powers Condemn Japanese PM’s Taiwan Remarks
Global powers from Russia to Venezuela slam Japanese PM’s Taiwan remarks as a threat to regional and global peace.
Premier Li Qiang Skips Meeting with Japanese Leader at G20 Summit
Premier Li Qiang won’t meet the Japanese leader at the G20 summit, says spokesperson Mao Ning, urging Japan to act with discretion.