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China-Japan Relations
Imbalance Drives the Sino-Japan Split
By Clint Richards
Militarism could exacerbate problems already emerging in their drifting economic ties.
Threat Theory and Japan's Collective Self-Defense
By Ankit Panda
Japan's collective self-defense resolution crystallizes a greater Japanese threat for Beijing.
Japan's Collective Self-Defense: Implications for Asia
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck speak to Clint Richards about Japan reinterpreting its constitution.
China's 'Good Cop, Bad Cop' Strategy Toward Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's response to the approval of Japanese collective self-defense shows a more nuanced Japan strategy.
Positive Data Fans Abenomics, But China Could Help Too
By Clint Richards
Employment and inflation are posting record numbers, but a visit to Japan’s largest economic partner could be just as important.
History Lessons for China and Japan
By Paula Harrell
Both countries have shown the ability to accommodate and cooperate in the past. Can they do so again?
PM Nominee Withdrawals Amid Seoul Gridlock
By Clint Richards
As Xi prepares to visit Seoul, South Korea is confounded by bad blood with Japan and its government grinding to a halt.
Pakistan Continues JF-17 Development
By Ankit Panda
Plus, India mulls allowing more FDI in defense deals and the U.S. response to a China-Japan war. Defense links.
In China, 'History Is a Religion'
By Zheng Wang
The Diplomat speaks with Zheng Wang about the role of history in Chinese politics, including foreign policy.
China and Japan’s Game of Chicken in the East China Sea
By Harry Kazianis
Close calls between Chinese and Japanese aircraft could eventually turn deadly.
No End-Game for China-Japan Conflict Resolution
By Clint Richards
Both countries are allowing second-tier disputes to cloud their ability to engage on existential problems.
Are Cooler Heads Prevailing in the East China Sea?
By Clint Richards
China and Japan appear motivated to find common ground after last weekend’s fireworks.