China Urges Japanese Right-Wing Forces to Heed Voice of Justice
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning calls for the rejection of neo-militarism during a symposium in Shanghai marking the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trial.
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China Warns Against Japan’s Remilitarization Trends
China expresses strong concern over Japan’s draft defense white paper, warning that remilitarization efforts may threaten stability in the Pacific.
China Urges Japan to Act Prudently Following Intelligence Overhaul
Beijing has voiced deep concern over Japan’s recent establishment of a national intelligence council and bureau, calling for prudence and historical reflection.
Japan’s Intelligence Overhaul Sparks Global Concern: CGTN Poll Reveals High Vigilance
A CGTN poll reveals that over 80% of global respondents view Japan’s centralization of intelligence authority as an alarming shift toward neo-militarism and a threat to regional security.
Tragedy in Washington: Death Toll Hits 11 After Explosion at Nippon Paper Mill
Eleven people have died following a chemical tank implosion at a Nippon Paper Industries mill in Longview, Washington, with more casualties feared.
Japan and Philippines Eye Landmark Security Pact During Presidential Visit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is visiting Japan to discuss a landmark defense intelligence agreement (GSOMIA), signaling a strategic shift in Asia’s security landscape.
Japan Enacts Law to Establish National Intelligence Council
Japan’s parliament has passed a law to create a national intelligence council, aimed at centralizing and strengthening the nation’s security capabilities.
Japan’s Shift in Arms Export Policy and Constitutional Revision Sparks Public Outcry
Japan’s government faces intense public backlash after lifting the ban on lethal weapon exports and pushing for constitutional revisions under the Takaichi administration.
China Urges Japan to Break with Militarism and Confront WWII History
China calls on Japan to cease distorting WWII history and break with militarism, contrasting Japan’s approach with Germany’s historical repentance.
China Urges Japan to Halt Remilitarization and Rectify Stance on Taiwan Region
The Chinese Foreign Ministry calls on Japan to cease its remilitarization drive and address erroneous remarks concerning the Taiwan region to ensure regional stability.
Public Pushback: Majority of Japanese Oppose Lethal Weapons Exports
Recent polls reveal that over half of the Japanese public opposes the government’s decision to lift restrictions on lethal weapons exports.
Japan Halts Onagawa Nuclear Reactor After Radioactive Steam Detected
Tohoku Electric Power Co. has halted the No. 2 reactor at the Onagawa nuclear power station for inspection after radioactive steam was detected in the turbine building.
Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Japan’s Miyagi Coast
A magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, on Friday. No tsunami warnings were issued following the quake.
China Warns Japan: Remilitarization is a Doomed Path
Chinese Foreign Ministry warns that Japan’s push for constitutional revision and remilitarization is a “doomed path” amid the largest anti-war protests in decades.
China Urges Global Opposition to Japan’s ‘Remilitarization’ Efforts
China’s Foreign Ministry urges the international community and Japanese people to reject neo-militarism and oppose remilitarization schemes.
China Urges Asia-Pacific Unity to Reject Japanese Neo-Militarism
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urges Asia-Pacific nations to reject Japanese remilitarization to safeguard regional peace and the post-WWII order.
Russia-Japan Relations Plunge into “Ice Age,” Warns Russian Ambassador
Russian Ambassador Nikolai Nozdrev describes the collapse of Russia-Japan ties as an “ice age,” citing Tokyo’s alignment with the West.
China Urges Japan to Face History and Halt Military Expansion
The Chinese defense ministry has called on Japan to face its historical crimes and cease efforts toward constitutional revision and military buildup to ensure regional peace.
China Reaffirms Irrefutable Evidence of Japanese Militarist Crimes
Marking the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trials, China highlights new documentary evidence and warns against historical revisionism and neo-militarism.
Steam Leak Prompts Manual Shutdown at Japan’s Mihama Nuclear Plant
A steam leak at Unit 3 of the Mihama Nuclear Power Plant in central Japan led to a manual shutdown on Friday morning. No radioactive materials were released.