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Yasukuni Shrine
China Plays It Coy on Xi-Abe Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite growing speculation that a Xi-Abe meeting is in the cards, Beijing is sticking to its guns.
Chinese Premier, Japan’s Prime Minister Meet for First Time
By Shannon Tiezzi
A meeting between Li Keqiang and Shinzo Abe gives hope for a Xi-Abe summit. Will the Yasukuni Shrine issue be a roadblock?
Stumbling Blocks to Japan-South Korea Ties
By Clint Richards
Low-level, non-vital issues continue to hold meaningful dialogue just out of reach.
What to Expect from Japan at Beijing APEC Summit
By Clint Richards
Abe’s ambitious goals will require tit-for-tat with three key partners.
Japan’s New Cabinet Seeking Regional Cool-Down
By Clint Richards
Abe is renewing his push for bilateral meetings with regional leaders.
Shinzo Abe Sent Note to Ceremony Honoring War Criminals
By Ankit Panda
The revelation will likely inhibit any improvement in relations between Japan and its neighbors in the short term.
‘New Nationalism’ in Japan
By Dennis McCornac
A turn toward military normalization threatens Japan position as a peaceful international leader.
Yasukuni May Be Out, But Does a Meeting With Abe Help Xi?
By Clint Richards
Even if Abe doesn’t visit, Xi will have to decide how much a summit will cost him at home.
Xi, Abe Meeting at APEC Increasingly Likely
By Clint Richards
Secret meetings and government sources indicate Xi may be willing to meet with Abe in November.
Will Xi and Abe Meet at APEC in Beijing?
By Zhiqun Zhu
It is time for both leaders to begin repairing the battered relationship.
China’s Changing Position on Japan’s History
By Zachary Keck
In recent years, China has significantly hardened its stance on Japan acknowledging its imperial past. Why?
Can Beijing and Seoul Become Strategic Partners?
By Scott A. Snyder
China and South Korea appear to be moving closer together. How far will this go?