Japan China policy

Aside from longstanding historical issues, the three countries will face challenges in sustaining coordination on North Korea and China policy. 

Tokyo’s dramatic shifts on defense and China policy are likely to have ramifications for New Zealand.

Three new security documents prepared by the Kishida administration mark a new era in Japan’s post-war security strategy.

Beijing’s recalcitrance is ultimately going to be unsustainable.

Compared to the rest of the G-7, Japan’s relatively lax stance could make it a prime candidate for money laundering and other sanctions evasion activities.

Insights from Robert Ward.

As the Tokyo Olympics come to an end, the very successful Japan-New Zealand partnership may be about to become a lot more complicated.

The envoy sought to dispel the perception that Japan "is doing far better than Australia" in handling relations with China.

A year after what was supposed to be a landmark in the renewed relationship, rhetoric from both Beijing and Tokyo is increasingly frosty.

From maritime security to human rights concerns, China featured heavily in a meeting between the Japanese and British foreign and defense ministers.

Canberra can learn from its neighbors about how to handle the challenges posed by Beijing's waxing power.