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Japan eyes F-35 deployment in south for Senkaku defense
Kyushu air base cited as 'leading candidate' for new jets, with focus on China
China says carrier group exercising near Taiwan, drills will become regular
A Chinese carrier group is exercising near Taiwan and such drills will become regular, China's navy said late on Monday in a further escalation of tensions near the island that Beijing claims as its sovereign territory.
China warns Japan against sanctions over Xinjiang, Hong Kong
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan to not get ‘carried away’ by the US’ bias against China.
Facebook and Google Underwater Cable Protect U.S. Tech From China
Facebook and Google are seeking to build underwater cables connecting the U.S. to Singapore. It’s a smart strategy.
Beijing lashes out against Japan: 'Stop slandering China'
Spokesperson Hua responds after Tokyo slams aggressive maritime actions
Japan weighs Senkaku options as Chinese coast guard gets new power
Nightmare scenario pushes lawmakers to consider new rules for SDF deployment
Japan Is Finding It Harder to Stay Quiet on China’s Abuse of Uyghurs
Public awareness of the issue is growing in the country, spurred in part by the work of Uyghur activists, and that is increasing pressure on the government to take action.
China warns Japan over ‘negative moves’ in East China Sea dispute
Sino-Japanese relations have sunk since Beijing introduced a controversial coastguard law and US-Japan defence talks marked a shift in regional geopolitics.
U.S. trade war pushing China to steal tech, talent, Taiwan says
The China-U.S. trade war is pushing Beijing to step up its efforts to steal technology and poach talent from Taiwan to boost China's semiconductor industry's self-sufficiency, the government of the tech-powerhouse island said on Wednesday.
With eyes on China, Japan and Indonesia bolster security ties
Japan and Indonesia pledged on Tuesday to tighten security ties and signed a deal to facilitate transfers of defence equipment and technology, as their near neighbour China expands its economic and military might.
Buffett-backed Chinese EV maker BYD profit up 162% in 2020
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co Ltd,, which is backed by billionaire Warren Buffett, on Monday reported a 162% growth in 2020 net profit as it became a major mask maker amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Faces Pressure to Join China Sanctions Ahead of U.S. Trip
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is under pressure to join other major democracies in imposing sanctions on China over human-rights violations as he prepares for his first face-to-face summit with U.S. President Joe Biden.
Japan approves bill to oversee land deals near defence bases, border islands
Japan's cabinet approved on Friday a bill that will tighten oversight of land deals and land use near military facilities and border islands, reflecting Tokyo's concern about overseas security risks.
Taiwan, U.S. to strengthen maritime coordination after China law
Taiwan and the United States have signed their first agreement under the Biden administration, establishing a Coast Guard Working Group to coordinate policy, following China's passing of a law that allows its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels.
European fashion stocks hit by China Xinjiang row
Shares of European fashion brands Adidas, Inditex and H&M fell on Thursday as they faced a storm of criticism on social media in China over comments they have previously made about Xinjiang.
Exclusive: Hong Kong tells foreign governments to stop accepting special British passport
The Hong Kong government on Thursday confirmed a Reuters report that it had told 14 countries to stop accepting a British travel document that many of its young people use to apply for working holiday visas in Europe, North America and parts of Asia.
Nike, Adidas join brands feeling Chinese social media heat over Xinjiang
Nike and Adidas came under attack on Chinese social media on Thursday over past comments the fashion brands have made about labour conditions in Xinjiang, part of a diplomatic row between China and the West.
China says members of RCEP pact aim for deal to take effect from 2022
China is encouraging the early implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and members of the Asia-Pacific trade pact aim for it to take effect from Jan. 1, 2022, Wang Shouwen, China's vice commerce minister, said on Thursday.
China embassy takes swipe at 'fusty' Japan over South China Sea
China's embassy in the Philippines has blamed "some external countries" for stoking tensions in the region, in remarks aimed at Japan after its ambassador stressed the need for peace and stability and in the South China Sea.
Japan shies away from sanctions on China over Xinjiang
In echo of Tiananmen Square, Tokyo takes different path than that of key allies
