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Japan-China relations
‘Aimai’: Japan's Ambiguous Approach to China's ‘Belt And Road’
By Charlotte Gao
Once again, Japan expresses a vague, and double-edged, interest in the Belt and Road.
45 Years of Normalized Sino-Japanese Diplomacy
By Shin Kawashima
Reflections on bilateral relations and an outlook for the future
Japan’s Maritime Diplomacy Mission in Southeast Asia
By Michael Hart
In light of China’s growing maritime assertiveness, Japan’s imperative to protect its surrounding waters is now even greater.
What's in Japan's Record 2018 Defense Budget Request?
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's defense spending continues to be driven by concerns about North Korea and Chinese maritime activities.
Who Is Taro Kono, Japan's New Foreign Minister?
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's new top diplomat inherits a complex portfolio.
China and Japan Holding Maritime Talks to Prevent Maritime Clashes
By Steven Stashwick
Japan wants a “hotline” but China unlikely to moderate its behavior.
Will Japan Join China's Belt and Road Initiative?
By Mina Pollmann
Shinzo Abe expresses cautious interest, but Japan wants potential concerns addressed first.
Shinzo Abe: Ideologue or Pragmatist?
By Dmitry Filippov
Japan's prime minister isn't nationalistic so much as realistic.
East China Sea: 4 China Coast Guard Vessels Enter Territorial Sea Near Disputed Islands
By Ankit Panda
Japan claims this is the 12th incursion by Chinese vessels in the East China Sea to date this year.
Japan's Practical Taiwan Policy
By Emily S. Chen
What's driving Japan's outreach toward Taiwan?
Japanese Defense Minister: Military 'Will Not Be Sent' to the South China Sea Alongside US
By Ankit Panda
Inada reiterates Japan's standing policy to not involve its forces in the South China Sea beyond training missions.
East China Sea: Japan Protests As Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Enter Disputed Waters
By Ankit Panda
Japan says the incursion is the 31st in the East China Sea this year.