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When Japan Waged a Currency War Against China
June 29, 2021

When Japan Waged a Currency War Against China

By Robert Farley
The WW2-era effort by Imperial Japan to disrupt China’s financial system is worth remembering today.

Interview: Benjamin Elman
December 10, 2015

Interview: Benjamin Elman

By Emanuel Pastreich
"The 'rise of China' narrative can be read in different ways, and for Japan it is a challenge."
Resolving Asia's History Wars Once and for All
August 23, 2014

Resolving Asia's History Wars Once and for All

By Zachary Keck
There's a painfully obvious solution to Asia’s history wars which no side even tries.

Korea and China’s Clashing Histories
July 11, 2014

Korea and China’s Clashing Histories

By Yong Kwon
While China and South Korea denounce Japan’s history, they have their own conflicting historical narratives.

China’s Changing Position on Japan’s History
July 08, 2014

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?

4 Signs Japan-South Korea Ties Aren’t Improving
June 20, 2014

4 Signs Japan-South Korea Ties Aren’t Improving

By Yong Kwon
South Korea’s next ambassador to Japan will have a difficult job.

The Odd Couple: Japan & Taiwan’s Unlikely Friendship
May 15, 2014

The Odd Couple: Japan & Taiwan’s Unlikely Friendship

By Michal Thim & Misato Matsuoka
Starting with people-to-people ties, Taiwan is far and away the most Japan-friendly state in Northeast Asia.
How Japan Could Turn the Table on China
March 24, 2014

How Japan Could Turn the Table on China

By James R. Holmes
Although Japan should repent for its crimes against China, so too should the CCP.

Clash of Dreams: Becoming a ‘Normal Country’ in East Asia
February 04, 2014

Clash of Dreams: Becoming a ‘Normal Country’ in East Asia

By Zheng Wang
The region’s countries have different visions of what they want to be. Can they work together to achieve them?

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