In December 2022, the United States made a historic move—it transferred Tomahawk cruise missile technology to Japan for the first time ever. Not just the missiles. The software, guidance systems, and … China Faces Philippines Fury As Okinawa Radar Incident Alarms Japan China faces simultaneous tensions with the Philippines near Sabina Shoal and with Japan near Okinawa, raising concerns across East Asia. This … The United States is waging economic warfare against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he warned Chinese banks that doing business with Iran could trigger U.S. sanctions. New details are emerging … Washington announces a win in its latest tit-for-tat cyber battle with Beijing. The FBI says it countered a massive Beijing-backed hacking network. Key U.S. infrastructure, organizations, and U.S. allies were among … The US, Japan and other regional forces are coming together for the Philippines-hosted Salaknib (Shield), Cope Thunder and Balikatan (Shoulder-to-Shoulder) exercises, as the First Island Chain enters a new phase of … Several government officials, including a ranking Philippines Coast Guard officer and a media organization, have become the latest targets of China’s aggressive assertions against those critical of their actions in the … The United States is greenlighting two arms sales, together worth $1 billion, to Taiwan in a single week. Body-language clips online are sparking a political dispute—with Japan accusing China of misusing … China says Japan must ensure the safety of Chinese diplomatic missions and personnel after a member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces broke into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo seeking to confront … Japan is shifting away from China as its top partner. This follows months of Chinese pressure—diplomatic, military, and economic—forcing Tokyo to reassess its strategy. National security concerns: No foreign-made routers will … China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other … The US, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan are deploying increasingly powerful coastal defense systems along the First Island Chain, creating a “missile arc” aimed at deterring China’s aggression. From Japan’s upgraded … Washington is mulling a move that may free several hundred million barrels of oil. What does the Treasury secretary say about the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil … The US, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan are deploying increasingly powerful coastal defense systems along the First Island Chain, creating a “missile arc” aimed at deterring China’s aggression. From Japan’s upgraded … Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s high-stakes visit to Washington — originally meant to reinforce the US–Japan alliance and refocus attention on Indo-Pacific security — was instead overshadowed by the US-Israeli war … Shocking! Japan Strikes Back at China,Deploys Deadly Weapon with Range Covering China’s Largest City China Observer 801K subscribers 68,124 views Mar 15, 2026 #chinaobserver On March 9, Japan’s first launchers equipped … Taiwanese artist Nanarih accepted the Silver Prize for her work “The Nature Chef” at Japan’s International Manga Award ceremony. The comic is about an Indigenous Amis chef during the Japanese occupation … Japan says it plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni Island by 2030, just 110 kilometers from Taiwan. TaiwanPlus spoke to Professor Tsai Hsi-hsun from Tamkang University for more on what … Source: Finding Rare Earths in Japanese Mud | | Peter Zeihan Japan’s recent election delivered a landslide victory for Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party, securing 316 seats in the lower house—the strongest ruling-party performance since World War II. This gives … US President Donald Trump said on Feb.16 he would decide soon on sending more weapons to Taiwan, after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against potential moveIn a phone call with Trump … 00:00 Introduction 00:15 NYC Budget Showdown: Mamdani’s Tax Threat Highlights Deep Fiscal Strains02:53 Germany Faces Sharper Population Decline, Raising Long-Term Fiscal Strains05:46 Japan Commits $36 Billion to US Under Landmark Tariff-Linked … Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss Japan’s historic election, strengthening U.S.-Japan ties amid rising threats from China and the looming DHS shutdown in Congress. Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s election win, saying she hopes it will lead to closer ties between the two sides. Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has won a snap election with a historic mandate and a large legislative majority in the Diet’s lower house for her Liberal Democratic Party. It is … Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has taken a major political gamble, dissolving parliament less than three months after taking office and calling a snap election that effectively puts her leadership on … First laid out by US President James Monroe in 1823, his eponymous ‘Monroe Doctrine’ was based on the idea of separate spheres of influence, with the US being the dominate power … The Chinese Communist Party’s most prized “rare earth card” is no longer effective.On January 12, Japan’s research vessel, the Chikyu, set sail from Shimizu Port in Shizuoka Prefecture, heading toward the … Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is moving forward with snap elections in the lower house, vying for the chance to win her Liberal Democratic Party a majority. She’s taking advantage of … China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other … China just can’t convince anybody that Taiwan is their territory, especially Japan! In late December 2025, a comic convention in Hangzhou banned all Japanese manga IPs and cosplay, highlighting the deepening rupture in China-Japan relations—the most severe since 1972. This move backfired spectacularly, … China says it is banning exports of dual-use items to Japan that can serve military purposes, saying the move is in response to Japanese Prime Minister’s Takaichi Sanae’s comments in November … Footage released from China’s long‑range live‑fire drills around Taiwan shows rockets and artillery striking designated targets north of the island as part of the “Justice Mission 2025” exercises, which Taipei condemned as … China launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, warning what it called “external forces” against interference. 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