Asia-Pacific
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Tae Hitoto Leads Japanese Cyclists Planning Trip Around Taiwan to Express Gratitude for Post-Disaster Support
TAIPEI — A group of cyclists led by actress and author Tae Hitoto plans to cycle around Taiwan to...
February 5, 2026
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Chinese Embassy in Japan Reiterates Call for Chinese People to Refrain from Traveling to Japan; Call Comes in Wake of ¥400 Mil. Robbery
BEIJING — The Chinese Embassy in Japan reiterated its call for Chinese nationals to restrain from...
January 31, 2026
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North Korea Possibly Launches Ballistic Missile
North Korea has launched what appears to be a ballistic missile on Tuesday, Japan's Ministry of D...
January 27, 2026
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Pentagon Foresees ‘More Limited’ Role in Deterring North Korea
The Pentagon foresees a “more limited” role in deterring North Korea with South Korea taking prim...
January 24, 2026
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China Eyes Rare Earth Foothold in Malaysia to Maintain Dominance, Counter Japan, U.S.
BANGKOK — China is poised to increase its involvement in rare earth production and refining in Ma...
January 19, 2026
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China Used Amphibious Vehicles, Ro-Ro Ship in Attack Drill; Yomiuri Determines Private-Sector Ship Joined in Exercises
The Chinese military used amphibious vehicles and a private-sector cargo ship in a summer 2025 dr...
January 12, 2026
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China Delays Customs Clearance for Japanese Sake; Intensified Economic Coercion Possible Intention
BEIJING — Chinese customs authorities have stepped up inspections of imported Japanese sake and f...
January 10, 2026
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Japan Lodges Protest with China Over Gas Field Development in East China Sea
Japanese government has lodged a protest with the Chinese government through diplomatic channels ...
January 9, 2026
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China’s Export Ban to Japan Won’t Affect Goods for Civilian Use, Beijing Says
BEIJING — China’s export ban on dual-use goods to Japan does not affect items for civilian use, a...
January 9, 2026
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China Confirmed to Be Operating Drilling Vessel Near Japan-China Median Line
China has begun operating a mobile drilling vessel on its side of the Japan-China median line in ...
January 8, 2026
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Taiwan Alarmed by China’s AI-Driven Election Interference; Beijing-Based Firm Reportedly Seeks to Shape Political Narratives with False Social Media Accounts
With island-wide local elections approaching this year and a presidential election in 2028, Taiwa...
January 7, 2026
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China Conducts Landing Drills with Foldable Piers, Likely Readying for Taiwan Invasion (Update 1)
The Chinese military seems to have conducted landing drills on its eastern and southern coasts us...
January 2, 2026
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China Appears to Warn Japan, U.S. with Drills Around Taiwan
Japan and the United States were on alert as the Chinese military began conducting exercises arou...
December 30, 2025
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China May Be Building Nuclear Aircraft Carrier to Contend with U.S. Forces Around Taiwan
Satellite imagery shows frames resembling nuclear reactor containment vessels at what is believed...
December 30, 2025
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Chinese Foreign Ministry Criticizes Japan’s Largest Ever Defense Budget in Draft Budget for Fiscal 2026
BEIJING — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticized Japan’s fiscal 2026 draft def...
December 27, 2025
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