China Accuses Japan of Using “Threat” Rhetoric to Fuel Military Buildup
China’s Defense Ministry accuses Japan of using “China threat” narratives to justify its own military expansion, responding to Tokyo’s 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook.
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Japanese Visitor’s Tearful Apology Highlights Wartime History Exhibition
A Japanese visitor’s emotional apology at a Yokohama photo exhibition on wartime atrocities sparks reflection on historical accountability and reconciliation.
China Urges Japan to Speed Up Destruction of WWII Chemical Weapons
On the 29th anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention, China urges Japan to fulfill its ‘unavoidable obligation’ to destroy WWII-era abandoned weapons, citing ongoing threats to safety and the environment.
China Decries Japan’s ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ Strategy as Divisive
China criticizes Japan’s latest ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ strategy, calling it an exclusive move that disrupts regional stability.
AI Disinformation Factory: Japan’s Crowdsourced Anti-China Video Industry
Investigations reveal a commercialized industry in Japan using AI to mass-produce anti-China fake videos, driven by profit and spreading via online platforms.
China Issues Strong Warning Against Rise of Japanese Militarism
China’s Foreign Ministry warns that recent developments in Japan point to a dangerous trend of ‘new militarism’ and calls for regional vigilance.
AI-Generated Anti-China Videos Spark Alarm Over Profit-Driven Hate in Japan
A profit-driven industry of AI-generated anti-China videos is flourishing on Japanese platforms, raising alarms about disinformation, hate speech, and its impact on bilateral ties.
Japanese PM’s Yasukuni Offering Sparks Regional Tensions
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine during its spring festival reignites historical tensions with China and South Korea.
Japan’s Industrial Confidence Wanes as China Rises in Tech Race
Japan’s recent diplomatic shift reflects deeper economic anxieties as Chinese manufacturers close the technology gap, challenging Tokyo’s industrial dominance.
Japan Revises China Ties Description in Diplomatic Bluebook
Japan downgrades its description of bilateral ties with China in 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook, signaling shifting regional priorities amid economic and security debates.
China Voices Concern Over Japan’s Proposed Easing of Arms Export Limits
China urges Japan to reflect on history as Tokyo moves to ease arms export restrictions, raising regional security concerns.
China Raises Alarm Over Japan’s Military Shifts, Embassy Incident
China expresses concern over Japan’s military policy shifts and recent embassy security breach, urging international vigilance.
Japan’s Rising Militarism Sparks Regional Tensions in 2026
A Japanese military officer’s attack on China’s Tokyo embassy exposes rising far-right extremism and historical revisionism in Japan’s armed forces during March 2026.
Japan Vows Enhanced Embassy Security After SDF Officer’s Breach
Japanese authorities pledge tightened security after an active-duty SDF officer breached the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, sparking diplomatic concerns.
Tokyo Protest Demands Govt Apology Over SDF Intrusion at Chinese Embassy
Hundreds protest in Tokyo, demanding Japan apologize for SDF officer’s breach at Chinese embassy amid diplomatic tensions.
Japan-China Tensions Rise Over Embassy Breach by SDF Officer
Japanese police search SDF base linked to Chinese embassy intrusion; experts urge accountability amid rising Japan-China tensions.
Japan Defense Minister Calls SDF Officer’s Embassy Breach ‘Regrettable’
Japan’s defense minister calls SDF officer’s forcible entry into Chinese embassy “regrettable,” vows strict action as diplomatic tensions surface.
Japan Faces Backlash Over Handling of Chinese Embassy Breach
Japanese academics criticize Tokyo’s response to SDF officer’s alleged breach of Chinese embassy, warning of implications for bilateral relations and diplomatic protocols.
Tokyo Protests Erupt Over Proposed Constitutional Revisions, Defense Spending Hike
Mass protests in Tokyo challenge PM Takaichi’s constitutional revision plans and military expansion, amid concerns over regional tensions and domestic priorities.
Japanese Military Officer Arrested After Breaching Chinese Embassy in Tokyo
Japanese military officer arrested for breaching Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, triggering diplomatic protests and security concerns in East Asia.