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Taiwan to Close Representative Office in Papua New Guinea Amid China Pressure Hot: Odds moved 14 points in 24 hours

Taiwan will shut its diplomatic mission in Port Moresby and halt liquefied natural gas purchases, citing Chinese efforts to diminish its international status.

22 publishers · 294 articles · first seen 8 Sept 2026 · updated 3h ago

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How the odds moved · China x Japan military clash before 2027?
0%50%100%3%31 Oct, 09:38 UTCnowAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: Taiwan to close representative office in Papua New Guinea, blames China · 6 Nov, 16:40 UTCBloomberg Technology: Japan PM Takaichi Announces Emergency Cybersecurity Package · 6 Nov, 09:09 UTCBloomberg Markets: Japan Protests Russia’s Seizure of Japan Tobacco Assets · 6 Nov, 00:31 UTCThe Economist: Japan prepares for its next natural disaster · 5 Nov, 13:58 UTCThe Economist: Asia Bulletin newsletter: Pushing back against populism in Australia and New Zealand · 5 Nov, 13:37 UTCNews Feed: Copper and conflict trigger record profits for Japan’s commodity traders · 4 Nov, 09:42 UTCNPR World: Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors · 3 Nov, 22:25 UTCThe Hollywood Reporter: Tokyo: Industry Insiders Skeptical of Bold Japanese Government Plans for Overseas Content Sales Push · 2 Nov, 16:30 UTCBloomberg Markets: Taiwan Says China Sought to Diminish Its Status With Emailed APEC Invitation · 2 Nov, 10:20 UTCBloomberg Markets: Japan Extends Transition Bond Push Despite Fossil-Fuel Reliance · 2 Nov, 04:55 UTCBloomberg Technology: NTT's Matsubara on Cyberattacks in Japan · 2 Nov, 03:46 UTCThe Hollywood Reporter: Tokyo: ‘Diamond Diplomacy’ Doc Tracks the History of Baseball in Japan and Its Impact on U.S. Relations · 2 Nov, 01:30 UTCBloomberg Markets: Japan’s Katayama Says Ready to Take Steps for Stable FX Market · 2 Nov, 01:09 UTCLatest articles: Japan eyes early contribution payment to ICC as court faces U.S. sanctions · 7 Nov, 04:27 UTCLatest articles: Japan eyes education programs for U.S. troops in Okinawa after recent robbery-murder · 7 Nov, 03:24 UTCLatest articles: Japan picks 28 priority items for ¥370 trillion in investments · 7 Nov, 03:24 UTCLatest articles: Japan and China shifting toward selective economic dependence · 7 Nov, 01:24 UTCLatest articles: Japan biz community working to ease tensions between Tokyo and Beijing · 7 Nov, 00:19 UTCNews - South China Morning Post: Tokyo still ‘dodging the issue’ a year on from Takaichi row, Beijing says · 6 Nov, 11:22 UTCSouth China Morning Post: China hits EU, Japan with anti-dumping probes into industrial materials amid rising tensions · 6 Nov, 11:00 UTCLatest articles: Few signs of thaw in Japan-China relations one year after Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks · 6 Nov, 06:06 UTCAsia - South China Morning Post: Growing Vietnam ties test Japan’s commitment to rules-based regional order · 6 Nov, 04:00 UTCLatest articles: Navigating Japan-U.S. relations after the ‘blue tsunami’ · 6 Nov, 01:04 UTCLatest articles: Japan denies seeking Myanmar’s removal from blacklist · 5 Nov, 09:00 UTCLatest articles: Tokyo braces for fallout from the U.S. midterms · 5 Nov, 03:40 UTCLatest articles: What keeps Takaichi defying political gravity? · 5 Nov, 02:45 UTCLatest articles: Next British envoy to Japan calls for stronger cooperation on AI · 5 Nov, 02:11 UTCSouth China Morning Post: China, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks · 4 Nov, 22:08 UTCLatest articles: Talk of Germany joining GCAP fighter program grows, but Japanese concerns persist · 4 Nov, 08:35 UTCLatest articles: Japan unlikely to raise cap for foreign workers despite labor shortages · 4 Nov, 08:23 UTCAsia - South China Morning Post: China’s new nightmare: a Japanese containment arc in the Indo-Pacific · 3 Nov, 21:30 UTCAsia - South China Morning Post: Japanese voters yearn for ‘strong politician’ like Trump, but without his showmanship · 3 Nov, 09:15 UTCLatest articles: Asia for China? Tokyo’s answer to Beijing’s coercive strategy · 3 Nov, 08:36 UTCLatest articles: Japan and Vietnam consider new pact to prevent crimes · 3 Nov, 07:58 UTCLatest articles: Japan, South Korea agree to cooperate over remains from undersea mine · 3 Nov, 07:36 UTCNews - South China Morning Post: Asean seeks to sign FTA with EU. Can Singapore help resolve the Myanmar hurdle? · 2 Nov, 13:30 UTCLatest articles: BOJ signals low hopes for consumer spending as population falls · 2 Nov, 08:38 UTCLatest articles: Japan extends transition bond push despite fossil-fuel reliance · 2 Nov, 07:09 UTCLatest articles: Japan ready to respond to disorderly movements in FX market, Katayama says · 2 Nov, 03:04 UTCLatest articles: Japan demands release of national in meeting with Russia’s Lavrov · 1 Nov, 03:43 UTCLatest articles: The sharing economy is catching up with Japan · 1 Nov, 01:44 UTCLatest articles: ‘Quad’ diplomats express ‘grave concerns’ about economic coercion in veiled jab at China · 31 Oct, 23:40 UTCSouth China Morning Post: Is Beijing’s 2027 military milestone now a US readiness deadline over Taiwan? · 31 Oct, 12:00 UTC

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The story so far

22 publishers have covered this in 294 articles since 8 Sept 2026. Asia - South China Morning Post published first, on 8 September at 01:30 UTC; Latest articles followed 23h 48m later. The most recent article, from Latest articles, appeared on 7 November at 04:27 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera (major outlet), The Hill News (major outlet), ABC News (major outlet), Bloomberg Technology (major outlet), News Feed (major outlet), The Economist (major outlet), politico.com (major outlet), Variety (major outlet), The Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), NPR World (major outlet), News - South China Morning Post, Latest articles and 10 more, all listed under Sources below.

3 prediction markets price this story:

  • China x Japan military clash before 2027? — the market puts it at 3%, with $3 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Jan 2027. The market resolves to "Yes" if Chinese and Japanese military forces engage in direct combat, such as missile strikes or gunfire, between November 17, 2025, and December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Incidents involving only the Japan Coast Guard do not count because it is not part of the military.
  • China — the market puts it at 36%, with $109 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Jan 2031. China must be the first nation to send humans to the Moon before January 1, 2031 for the outcome to be Yes. The deadline is strictly based on the launch date of the mission, not the landing or return. Readers often mistake this market as resolving based on lunar exploration milestones rather than the specific condition of being the first country to achieve a manned moon landing.
  • China / Chinese — the market puts it at 28%, with $3 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Feb 2027. The market resolves to Yes if the White House Press Secretary explicitly says "China" or "Chinese" during the next official press briefing. It resolves to No if that specific word is not spoken in that setting. Readers often mistake informal gaggles with reporters for an official briefing, but only the formal briefing counts.

Odds are the market's probability that the outcome happens, updated every few minutes. They are information about what traders expect, not a forecast we make and not investment advice.

How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published, with the odds on China x Japan military clash before 2027? at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.

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  2. South China Morning PostHow Japan is digging in to deter – and withstand – a conflict over Taiwan—
  3. Asia - South China Morning PostNo foreign soldiers: Japan shuts down proposal to fix military shortfall—
  4. Latest articlesFormer Prime Minister Ishiba calls for closer ties with South Korea in trip to Seoul—
  5. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraConflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns—
  6. South China Morning PostJapan’s China-facing military build-up confronts labour, budget and political limits—
  7. Latest articlesAustralian ambassador seeks cooperation with Japan on energy—
  8. Latest articlesSeven-Eleven Japan to launch new clothing and accessories—
  9. Latest articlesJapan considers accepting foreign workers into security sector—
  10. Latest articlesJapan lowers travel alerts for some areas in the Middle East—
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    4. Latest articlesCanada hopes for more cooperation with Japan via GCAP—
    5. South China Morning PostJapan eyes quantum sub-hunting drone sensors as China extends undersea reach—
    6. Latest articlesJapanese lawmakers seek out renewed dialogue in Beijing—
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    9. Deutsche WelleUS think tank's military plan alarms allies in Asia—
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    12. The Hill NewsJapan joins India in military exercises to counter China—
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    17. South China Morning PostWarning against Japan’s military build-up surfaces at Beijing Xiangshan conference—
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    19. Latest articlesHow will Tokyo return the North Korean sailors it rescued at sea?—
    20. ABC NewsRussia lodges protest with Japan over US Typhoon missile deployment—
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    30. Latest articlesIn first U.N. speech, Takaichi calls for removal of Japan’s wartime ‘enemy state’ label—
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    38. Latest articlesTrump shared concerns over weak yen with Takaichi—
    39. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraJapan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt—
    40. Latest articlesJapan to expand disaster preparedness with new national agency—
    41. Deutsche WelleChina reject 'Cold War mindset' at UN General Assembly—
    42. Deutsche WelleChina rejects 'Cold War mindset' at UN General Assembly—
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    47. Bloomberg MarketsAida: Japan’s Defense Buildup Won’t Rattle Markets—
    48. South China Morning PostJapan denies ‘militarisation’ after Russia opposes permanent UN council seat—
    49. Latest articlesTokyo rebuts Russia’s U.N. speech accusing Japan of militarization—
    50. South China Morning PostSecond Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies—
    51. Bloomberg MarketsYen Gains After Japan’s Currency Czar Warns Against Weakness—
    52. Latest articlesTakaichi launches intelligence panel, eyeing Japan’s own CIA—
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    62. Bloomberg MarketsChina Says Japan Ties Need ‘Normalization’ Again Over Taiwan Row—
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    66. South China Morning PostUS criticises China’s WTO compliance as industry groups mount complaints—
    67. Latest articlesJapan Times 1926: Meiji Shrine baseball park opens—
    68. Latest articlesTakaichi to focus on economic growth and better future in policy speech—
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    75. Bloomberg MarketsAsia Bankers Hope Japan, Australia Can Lift M&A From Doldrums—
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    89. South China Morning PostJapan, Australia boost economic security ties with finance dialogue—
    90. Bloomberg MarketsJapan's Takaichi Pitches Food Tax Cut, Investment Plan—
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    116. Latest articlesTakaichi again in a bind as U.S. threatens to ‘end’ ICC—
    117. ABC NewsTaiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech—
    118. Latest articles26% in Japan see U.S. as biggest threat to world peace: survey—
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    120. Latest articlesTakaichi again in a bind as U.S. threatens to ‘end’ ICC—
    121. Latest articlesJapan urges oil stockpiling and development as Mideast risks rise—
    122. Latest articlesFrench defense firm Thales to build Japan base, media report says—
    123. Latest articlesTakaichi to finalize Japan’s foreign resident policy by March—
    124. South China Morning PostJapan, US review military liberty policies after Okinawa killing—
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    131. News - South China Morning PostChina’s Liaoning carrier heads to the Pacific as US, Japan prepare for missile drills—
    132. Bloomberg MarketsJapan’s Katayama Renews Warnings on Yen After US CPI Heats Up—
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    135. The EconomistTwo Japanese towns offer lessons for shrinking countries—
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    142. News - South China Morning PostJapan’s Okinawa drops opposition to hosting crash-prone US Osprey aircraft—
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    145. News - South China Morning PostParaguay’s tech minister defies Beijing sanctions, says Taiwan ties ‘not up for negotiation’—
    146. News - South China Morning PostJapan’s Takaichi sends offering to controversial Yasukuni war shrine—
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    148. South China Morning PostAsean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’—
    149. Bloomberg MarketsJapan’s Takaichi to Attend APEC in China if Parliament Allows—
    150. Latest articlesIMF official welcomes Japan’s temporary tax cut plan—
    151. Latest articlesJapan to raise youth awareness about Northern Territories—
    152. South China Morning PostHow land power could help US forces counter China in the Indo-Pacific—
    153. Latest articlesTakaichi to attend APEC in China if parliament allows—
    154. South China Morning PostNew property purchase disclosure rule in Japan sparks fears it may curb foreign investment—
    155. Bloomberg MarketsChina Condemns Japan’s ‘Negative Moves’ Over Yasukuni Shrine—
    156. Latest articlesJoint Japan-U.S. military drill set to break new ground—
    157. Latest articlesJapan moves to improve conditions for SDF personnel amid staff shortage—
    158. Latest articlesJapan to boost police investigations with advanced technology—
    159. Bloomberg MarketsJapan Seeks to Quell Fiscal Fears With Outreach in English—
    160. Bloomberg MarketsPhilippines Summons China Envoy Over ‘Use of Force’ Threat—
    161. Latest articlesTensions overshadow 70th anniversary of key Japan-Soviet declaration—
    162. Latest articlesJapan to restart accepting foreign workers for meal services at some facilities—
    163. ABC NewsJapan and the US kick off joint drills around islands as regional tensions rise—
    164. FortuneJapan and U.S. kick off one of their largest joint military drills defending Japan’s southwestern islands as tensions with China rise—
    165. News FeedBYD is playing the long game in Japan—
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    171. News FeedJapan ‘months’ from running out of critical rare earth as China squeezes supply—
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    229. Asia - South China Morning PostWhy Japan is pushing for a more ‘proactive’ Southeast Asia amid great-power rivalry—
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    231. News - South China Morning PostChina accuses Philippines of setting up ‘obstacles’ to attending Asean defence meeting—
    232. Bloomberg TechnologyJapan’s Cyberattack Surge Tests Its Push to Strengthen Defenses—
    233. South China Morning PostCan Canada, UK and Australia grasp chance offered by US-China rivalry?—
    234. Latest articlesJapan’s beleaguered shoppers are a worry for convenience stores and the economy—
    235. Latest articlesThe naive case for deploying U.S. nuclear weapons to Japan—
    236. Latest articlesKoizumi vows to uphold ‘defense-oriented’ policy at ASEAN meet—
    237. Latest articlesWith China in mind, Japan eyes more realistic joint military exercises—
    238. Asia - South China Morning PostThe flaw in Australia’s ‘China threat’ thesis—
    239. Latest articlesJapan pushes to remove Myanmar from global financial watchdog’s blacklist—
    240. Latest articlesJapan demands release of national in meeting with Russia’s Lavrov—
    241. South China Morning PostBoth Japan and China can help Bangladesh reach its full potential—
    242. South China Morning PostIs Beijing’s 2027 military milestone now a US readiness deadline over Taiwan?4%
    243. Latest articles‘Quad’ diplomats express ‘grave concerns’ about economic coercion in veiled jab at China4%
    244. Latest articlesThe sharing economy is catching up with Japan4%
    245. Latest articlesJapan demands release of national in meeting with Russia’s Lavrov4%
    246. Bloomberg MarketsJapan’s Katayama Says Ready to Take Steps for Stable FX Market3%▼1 points since the previous source
    247. The Hollywood ReporterTokyo: ‘Diamond Diplomacy’ Doc Tracks the History of Baseball in Japan and Its Impact on U.S. Relations3%
    248. Latest articlesJapan ready to respond to disorderly movements in FX market, Katayama says3%
    249. Bloomberg TechnologyNTT's Matsubara on Cyberattacks in Japan3%
    250. Bloomberg MarketsJapan Extends Transition Bond Push Despite Fossil-Fuel Reliance3%
    251. Latest articlesJapan extends transition bond push despite fossil-fuel reliance3%
    252. Latest articlesBOJ signals low hopes for consumer spending as population falls3%
    253. Bloomberg MarketsTaiwan Says China Sought to Diminish Its Status With Emailed APEC Invitation3%
    254. News - South China Morning PostAsean seeks to sign FTA with EU. Can Singapore help resolve the Myanmar hurdle?3%
    255. The Hollywood ReporterTokyo: Industry Insiders Skeptical of Bold Japanese Government Plans for Overseas Content Sales Push3%
    256. Latest articlesJapan, South Korea agree to cooperate over remains from undersea mine3%
    257. Latest articlesJapan and Vietnam consider new pact to prevent crimes3%
    258. Latest articlesAsia for China? Tokyo’s answer to Beijing’s coercive strategy3%
    259. Asia - South China Morning PostJapanese voters yearn for ‘strong politician’ like Trump, but without his showmanship3%
    260. Asia - South China Morning PostChina’s new nightmare: a Japanese containment arc in the Indo-Pacific3%
    261. NPR WorldJapan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors3%
    262. Latest articlesJapan unlikely to raise cap for foreign workers despite labor shortages3%
    263. Latest articlesTalk of Germany joining GCAP fighter program grows, but Japanese concerns persist3%
    264. News FeedCopper and conflict trigger record profits for Japan’s commodity traders3%
    265. South China Morning PostChina, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks3%
    266. Latest articlesNext British envoy to Japan calls for stronger cooperation on AI3%
    267. Latest articlesWhat keeps Takaichi defying political gravity?3%
    268. Latest articlesTokyo braces for fallout from the U.S. midterms3%
    269. Latest articlesJapan denies seeking Myanmar’s removal from blacklist3%
    270. The EconomistAsia Bulletin newsletter: Pushing back against populism in Australia and New Zealand3%
    271. The EconomistJapan prepares for its next natural disaster3%
    272. Bloomberg MarketsJapan Protests Russia’s Seizure of Japan Tobacco Assets3%
    273. Latest articlesNavigating Japan-U.S. relations after the ‘blue tsunami’3%
    274. Asia - South China Morning PostGrowing Vietnam ties test Japan’s commitment to rules-based regional order3%
    275. Latest articlesFew signs of thaw in Japan-China relations one year after Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks3%
    276. Bloomberg TechnologyJapan PM Takaichi Announces Emergency Cybersecurity Package3%
    277. South China Morning PostChina hits EU, Japan with anti-dumping probes into industrial materials amid rising tensions3%
    278. News - South China Morning PostTokyo still ‘dodging the issue’ a year on from Takaichi row, Beijing says3%
    279. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraTaiwan to close representative office in Papua New Guinea, blames China3%
    280. Latest articlesJapan biz community working to ease tensions between Tokyo and Beijing3%
    281. Latest articlesJapan and China shifting toward selective economic dependence3%
    282. Latest articlesJapan eyes education programs for U.S. troops in Okinawa after recent robbery-murder3%
    283. Latest articlesJapan picks 28 priority items for ¥370 trillion in investments3%
    284. Latest articlesJapan eyes early contribution payment to ICC as court faces U.S. sanctions3%
  12. Current odds3%

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  2. Japan PM Takaichi Announces Emergency Cybersecurity Package Bloomberg Technology ·
  3. Japan Protests Russia’s Seizure of Japan Tobacco Assets Bloomberg Markets ·
  4. Japan prepares for its next natural disaster The Economist ·
  5. Asia Bulletin newsletter: Pushing back against populism in Australia and New Zealand The Economist ·
  6. Copper and conflict trigger record profits for Japan’s commodity traders News Feed ·
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  2. Tokyo: Industry Insiders Skeptical of Bold Japanese Government Plans for Overseas Content Sales Push The Hollywood Reporter ·
  3. Taiwan Says China Sought to Diminish Its Status With Emailed APEC Invitation Bloomberg Markets ·
  4. Japan Extends Transition Bond Push Despite Fossil-Fuel Reliance Bloomberg Markets ·
  5. NTT's Matsubara on Cyberattacks in Japan Bloomberg Technology ·
  6. Tokyo: ‘Diamond Diplomacy’ Doc Tracks the History of Baseball in Japan and Its Impact on U.S. Relations The Hollywood Reporter ·
  7. Japan’s Katayama Says Ready to Take Steps for Stable FX Market Bloomberg Markets ·
  8. Japan’s Cyberattack Surge Tests Its Push to Strengthen Defenses Bloomberg Technology ·
  9. Japan Must Follow Hollywood’s Distribution Playbook, Says Tokyo Market Chief Shiina Yasushi, Who Eyes Major Expansion by 2030 Variety ·
  10. Japan’s Business Service Prices Accelerate Ahead of BOJ Meeting Bloomberg.com ·
  11. Russia has seized a Japanese journalist The Economist ·
  12. Japan’s Takaichi to Hold Cybersecurity Meeting as Attacks Grow Bloomberg Technology ·
  13. Why Markets Struggle to Read Signals From BOJ Officials Bloomberg.com ·
  14. China’s nightmare: becoming the next Japan News Feed ·
  15. Japan ‘months’ from running out of critical rare earth as China squeezes supply News Feed ·
  16. BYD is playing the long game in Japan News Feed ·
  17. Japan and the US kick off joint drills around islands as regional tensions rise ABC News ·
  18. Philippines Summons China Envoy Over ‘Use of Force’ Threat Bloomberg Markets ·
  19. Japan Seeks to Quell Fiscal Fears With Outreach in English Bloomberg Markets ·
  20. China Condemns Japan’s ‘Negative Moves’ Over Yasukuni Shrine Bloomberg Markets ·
  21. Japan’s Takaichi to Attend APEC in China if Parliament Allows Bloomberg Markets ·
  22. ‘Our choice, not yours’: Palau President stares down China over Taiwan threats politico.com ·
  23. Two Japanese towns offer lessons for shrinking countries The Economist ·
  24. Japan’s Katayama Renews Warnings on Yen After US CPI Heats Up Bloomberg Markets ·
  25. Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech ABC News ·
  26. Saudi, UAE Join Japan-Led Push to Bolster Asian Oil Buffers Bloomberg Markets ·
  27. Japan was never normal — and it’s not going to be now News Feed ·
  28. Fed Used Treasury Funds to Support Yen in Joint Intervention Bloomberg Markets ·
  29. Japan's Takaichi Pitches Food Tax Cut, Investment Plan Bloomberg Markets ·
  30. Takaichi tells markets to ‘rest assured’ over Japan spending plans News Feed ·
  31. Asia Bankers Hope Japan, Australia Can Lift M&A From Doldrums Bloomberg Markets ·
  32. Japanese watchmakers push for overseas growth News Feed ·
  33. Japanese companies exit China in record numbers News Feed ·
  34. China Says Japan Ties Need ‘Normalization’ Again Over Taiwan Row Bloomberg Markets ·
  35. Yen Gains After Japan’s Currency Czar Warns Against Weakness Bloomberg Markets ·
  36. Aida: Japan’s Defense Buildup Won’t Rattle Markets Bloomberg Markets ·
  37. Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  38. Taiwan Forms First Global Entity to Tackle Disasters as China Squeezes its Space Bloomberg Markets ·
  39. Russia lodges protest with Japan over US Typhoon missile deployment ABC News ·
  40. Japan joins India in military exercises to counter China The Hill News ·
  41. Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  42. Japan eyes early contribution payment to ICC as court faces U.S. sanctions Latest articles
  43. Japan eyes education programs for U.S. troops in Okinawa after recent robbery-murder Latest articles
  44. Japan picks 28 priority items for ¥370 trillion in investments Latest articles
  45. Japan and China shifting toward selective economic dependence Latest articles
  46. Japan biz community working to ease tensions between Tokyo and Beijing Latest articles
  47. Tokyo still ‘dodging the issue’ a year on from Takaichi row, Beijing says News - South China Morning Post
  48. China hits EU, Japan with anti-dumping probes into industrial materials amid rising tensions South China Morning Post
  49. Few signs of thaw in Japan-China relations one year after Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks Latest articles
  50. Growing Vietnam ties test Japan’s commitment to rules-based regional order Asia - South China Morning Post
  51. Navigating Japan-U.S. relations after the ‘blue tsunami’ Latest articles
  52. Japan denies seeking Myanmar’s removal from blacklist Latest articles
  53. Tokyo braces for fallout from the U.S. midterms Latest articles
  54. What keeps Takaichi defying political gravity? Latest articles
  55. Next British envoy to Japan calls for stronger cooperation on AI Latest articles
  56. China, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks South China Morning Post
  57. Talk of Germany joining GCAP fighter program grows, but Japanese concerns persist Latest articles
  58. Japan unlikely to raise cap for foreign workers despite labor shortages Latest articles
  59. China’s new nightmare: a Japanese containment arc in the Indo-Pacific Asia - South China Morning Post
  60. Japanese voters yearn for ‘strong politician’ like Trump, but without his showmanship Asia - South China Morning Post
  61. Asia for China? Tokyo’s answer to Beijing’s coercive strategy Latest articles
  62. Japan and Vietnam consider new pact to prevent crimes Latest articles
  63. Japan, South Korea agree to cooperate over remains from undersea mine Latest articles
  64. Asean seeks to sign FTA with EU. Can Singapore help resolve the Myanmar hurdle? News - South China Morning Post
  65. BOJ signals low hopes for consumer spending as population falls Latest articles
  66. Japan extends transition bond push despite fossil-fuel reliance Latest articles
  67. Japan ready to respond to disorderly movements in FX market, Katayama says Latest articles
  68. Japan demands release of national in meeting with Russia’s Lavrov Latest articles
  69. The sharing economy is catching up with Japan Latest articles
  70. ‘Quad’ diplomats express ‘grave concerns’ about economic coercion in veiled jab at China Latest articles
  71. Is Beijing’s 2027 military milestone now a US readiness deadline over Taiwan? South China Morning Post
  72. Both Japan and China can help Bangladesh reach its full potential South China Morning Post
  73. Japan demands release of national in meeting with Russia’s Lavrov Latest articles
  74. Japan pushes to remove Myanmar from global financial watchdog’s blacklist Latest articles
  75. The flaw in Australia’s ‘China threat’ thesis Asia - South China Morning Post
  76. With China in mind, Japan eyes more realistic joint military exercises Latest articles
  77. Koizumi vows to uphold ‘defense-oriented’ policy at ASEAN meet Latest articles
  78. The naive case for deploying U.S. nuclear weapons to Japan Latest articles
  79. Japan’s beleaguered shoppers are a worry for convenience stores and the economy Latest articles
  80. Can Canada, UK and Australia grasp chance offered by US-China rivalry? South China Morning Post
  81. China accuses Philippines of setting up ‘obstacles’ to attending Asean defence meeting News - South China Morning Post
  82. Japan to aid wildfire recovery efforts in Mongolia Latest articles
  83. Why Japan is pushing for a more ‘proactive’ Southeast Asia amid great-power rivalry Asia - South China Morning Post
  84. Japan must accelerate cyber defense strategy, former NSA director says Latest articles
  85. Tokyo should lead ICC reform, not just defend it Latest articles
  86. China’s military creating ‘pressure’ in region, Australian defense chief says Latest articles
  87. Palantir’s defense chief sees China threat to Taiwan over AI Latest articles
  88. China’s military holds talks in France and Germany despite rising trade tensions News - South China Morning Post
  89. Japan’s US$6 billion port plan aims to revive Bangladesh’s bruised economy News - South China Morning Post
  90. Takaichi and Merz pledge to boost economic security and tech cooperation Latest articles
  91. Defense buildup push faces financial roadblocks Latest articles
  92. Will US midterm battles blind Washington to Asia? Japan isn’t taking any chances South China Morning Post
  93. Japan and U.S. defense chiefs discuss munitions production and ‘denial’ strategy Latest articles
  94. Manila speaks with 2 voices on China South China Morning Post
  95. Taiwan vows vigilance as Beijing releases detailed satellite imagery of island landmarks South China Morning Post
  96. China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun to miss Asean defence talks as fifth plenum convenes South China Morning Post
  97. US, Japan rehearse coordinated strikes to challenge PLA control of waters near Taiwan News - South China Morning Post
  98. Japan eyes using Indian test ranges for powerful missiles and small attack drones Latest articles
  99. Koizumi heads to Philippines for ASEAN defense talks, but China meeting unlikely Latest articles
  100. Why paper straws are worse than plastic; Japan’s ‘silver divorce’ rise: 7 Asia highlights South China Morning Post
  101. Japan mulls registration of foreign agents under new anti-espionage law Latest articles
  102. On nuclear policy, Koizumi agrees with Finnish defense chief: Japan ‘must not be naive’ Latest articles
  103. Long-term analysis questions whether Japan's depopulation policy can stabilize shrinking communities Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
  104. Germany's Merz heads to Asia as security issues loom large Deutsche Welle
  105. No sign of progress in talks over detention of Japanese journalist in Russia Latest articles
  106. Eye on China: Japan reopens taboo debate over nuclear-powered submarines South China Morning Post
  107. Beijing commemorates end of Japanese rule over Taiwan with call for reunification South China Morning Post
  108. Filipinos split on Marcos’ South China Sea handling amid row over Jing Quan’s remarks South China Morning Post
  109. Fandom vs flag: why young Chinese embrace Japanese pop culture but reject war-era symbols South China Morning Post
  110. Journalist or spy? Russia's arrest of a Japanese reporter sparks a high-stakes diplomatic showdown. Deutsche Welle
  111. Why Russia's arrest of Japanese journalist is the latest sign of deteriorating ties between the countries. Deutsche Welle
  112. US, allies and China vie for influence through Pacific security deals News - South China Morning Post
  113. China warns against space arms race, urges equal rights for all in outer space News - South China Morning Post
  114. ‘Opportunistic’: experts weigh Manila’s minilateral agenda ahead of Trump-Xi meeting News - South China Morning Post
  115. Japan-Russia ties erode as journalist sits in Moscow jail Deutsche Welle
  116. Japan calls for more support amid rising youth suicides Latest articles
  117. Japan’s university defence bids surge as post-war taboo fades amid China concerns South China Morning Post
  118. How the Philippines’ energy crisis is opening doors for deeper US military ties News - South China Morning Post
  119. Japan weighs how to evacuate thousands of tourists if Mount Fuji erupts Latest articles
  120. No bots: Japan drafts rules for social media platforms ahead of local elections South China Morning Post
  121. Koizumi to meet Finnish defense chief, with nuclear policy shift to top agenda Latest articles
  122. Can Japan become a player in the Arctic? Latest articles
  123. STAT+: Crackdowns loom, from China to New York STAT
  124. Japan considers broader definition of security spending to inflate defense outlays, sources say Latest articles
  125. Japan and U.S. to conduct drills under extreme conditions as typhoon nears Latest articles
  126. Philippines exploring deeper cooperation with Taiwan to protect cables Latest articles
  127. Japan is known for world-class events - but the Asian Games were chaotic BBC News
  128. Japan's expensive funerals and declining birthrates are transforming ancestral traditions Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
  129. Japan tourist spending rises despite drop in visitor arrivals Latest articles
  130. Japan envoy Sasakawa meets Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing, state media says Latest articles
  131. Japan’s export growth stays solid, supported by chips and cars Latest articles
  132. Taiwan admits paying for retired US general to observe largest annual war games South China Morning Post
  133. China close to matching US spending on ‘new way of war’, Republican senator warns News - South China Morning Post
  134. Japan needs higher interest rates Latest articles
  135. Koizumi lauds shift as more universities apply for defense research subsidy program Latest articles
  136. Japan’s Katayama vows fiscal prudence on defense funding Latest articles
  137. Daiwa, Mizuho win China securities permits as some U.S. firms wait Latest articles
  138. Japan’s permanent residency reform has a glaring blind spot Latest articles
  139. Japan’s dilemma over frosty ties with Russia deepens after reporter’s arrest South China Morning Post
  140. Japan and U.S. kick off one of their largest joint military drills defending Japan’s southwestern islands as tensions with China rise Fortune
  141. Japan to restart accepting foreign workers for meal services at some facilities Latest articles
  142. Tensions overshadow 70th anniversary of key Japan-Soviet declaration Latest articles
  143. Japan to boost police investigations with advanced technology Latest articles
  144. Japan moves to improve conditions for SDF personnel amid staff shortage Latest articles
  145. Joint Japan-U.S. military drill set to break new ground Latest articles
  146. New property purchase disclosure rule in Japan sparks fears it may curb foreign investment South China Morning Post
  147. Takaichi to attend APEC in China if parliament allows Latest articles
  148. How land power could help US forces counter China in the Indo-Pacific South China Morning Post
  149. Japan to raise youth awareness about Northern Territories Latest articles
  150. IMF official welcomes Japan’s temporary tax cut plan Latest articles
  151. Asean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’ South China Morning Post
  152. ‘Hot economics, cold politics’: why China gave nod for expanded Japanese trade trip News - South China Morning Post
  153. Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to controversial Yasukuni war shrine News - South China Morning Post
  154. Paraguay’s tech minister defies Beijing sanctions, says Taiwan ties ‘not up for negotiation’ News - South China Morning Post
  155. Japan taps foreign tech to plug defence gaps as China’s power grows. Will it pay off? News - South China Morning Post
  156. Japan and India must prepare for the risks of China’s Medog dam Latest articles
  157. Japan’s Okinawa drops opposition to hosting crash-prone US Osprey aircraft News - South China Morning Post
  158. U.S. holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say Latest articles
  159. Envoy says China could ‘easily win’ conflict as Manila claims it is ‘thinly veiled threat’ News - South China Morning Post
  160. Katayama says G20 should monitor markets with urgency Latest articles
  161. Koizumi says China carrier drills in Pacific highlight Japan’s ‘limited’ surveillance capabilities Latest articles
  162. Japan’s national security strategy could be up for a major overhaul Latest articles
  163. Japan raises alert for parts of Saudi Arabia, discouraging nonessential travel Latest articles
  164. Takaichi trade gets a rethink one year on as bond appeal grows Latest articles
  165. China’s Liaoning carrier heads to the Pacific as US, Japan prepare for missile drills News - South China Morning Post
  166. Chinese business visit to Kuril Islands will do nothing to ease tensions in Tokyo News - South China Morning Post
  167. U.K. and Indian economies set to overtake Japan, IMF says Latest articles
  168. China sends aircraft carrier group into western Pacific Latest articles
  169. Japan works to promote soft power diplomacy using manga and anime Latest articles
  170. Chinese delegation travels to Etorofu, island at center of Japan-Russia row Latest articles
  171. Why younger Japanese now fear Trump’s US more than China Asia - South China Morning Post
  172. Japan, US review military liberty policies after Okinawa killing South China Morning Post
  173. Takaichi to finalize Japan’s foreign resident policy by March Latest articles
  174. French defense firm Thales to build Japan base, media report says Latest articles
  175. Japan urges oil stockpiling and development as Mideast risks rise Latest articles
  176. Takaichi again in a bind as U.S. threatens to ‘end’ ICC Latest articles
  177. With bilateral trade booming, why are Japan-China tensions rising? Latest articles
  178. 26% in Japan see U.S. as biggest threat to world peace: survey Latest articles
  179. Takaichi again in a bind as U.S. threatens to ‘end’ ICC Latest articles
  180. Why a ‘confrontational posture’ won’t help China in the Arctic News - South China Morning Post
  181. Japan to launch research study on rapid-response space transport Latest articles
  182. Okinawa resolution calls for revision of U.S. forces pact after murder Latest articles
  183. LDP’s Furuya says Takaichi called China’s sanctions against him ‘great honor’ Latest articles
  184. Washington’s transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-US officials warn News - South China Morning Post
  185. How expanded Japan-US military exercises could complicate PLA planning over Taiwan South China Morning Post
  186. The West wants newcomers on its own terms. So Does Japan Latest articles
  187. Japan tells China to show ‘respect’ in addressing PM Latest articles
  188. Japan and Ukraine further ties as Tokyo weighs unprecedented security linkup Latest articles
  189. Japan considers having nuclear-powered-sub study in security documents Latest articles
  190. Japan explores ‘ownership’ of nuclear submarines as regional rivalries worsen South China Morning Post
  191. Chinese military activity nearly doubles around key US ally in disputed waters Fox News Politics
  192. China’s foreign minister suggested Takaichi resolve Taiwan remark issue Latest articles
  193. Singapore says it must be able to say ‘no’ to US, China to preserve trust South China Morning Post
  194. Japan wants the U.S. close. Just not too close Latest articles
  195. Japan considering another extra budget for disaster relief, Yomiuri reports Latest articles
  196. Takaichi asked Trump to broker Japan-North Korea summit Latest articles
  197. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has a ‘huge worry’ over US-China ‘big problems’ Times of India
  198. Japan to research use of automatic navigation and AI for SDF transport ships Latest articles
  199. Finance chiefs of Japan and Australia establish dialogue for economic security Latest articles
  200. Takaichi defends absence from ‘last-minute’ G7 online call after criticism Latest articles
  201. ‘Act before it’s too late’: Tokyo residents fight for more trees Latest articles
  202. Japan, Australia boost economic security ties with finance dialogue South China Morning Post
  203. Japan wants a pharma boom. It needs a new strategy. Latest articles
  204. Takaichi lays out ‘proactive fiscal policy’ as new session of parliament begins Latest articles
  205. Millennium to hire Jera power trader in Japan energy push Latest articles
  206. Japan should keep focus on cheap Mideast oil, local refiner says Latest articles
  207. Japan to bolster cyberthreat-hunting for critical infrastructure systems Latest articles
  208. China urged to build ‘system’ to protect expanding overseas interests South China Morning Post
  209. Amid shifting attitudes toward immigrants, disinformation unsettles Vietnamese in Japan Latest articles
  210. Japan needs to protect its undersea lifelines Latest articles
  211. No more welcome mat? Japan’s tough visa rules spur foreign businesses to look elsewhere South China Morning Post
  212. Why Sabah has Malaysia watching South China Sea tensions more closely Asia - South China Morning Post
  213. Takaichi told during Trump talks that weak yen was hurting U.S. trade Latest articles
  214. Japan to require corporations to report details of beneficial owners Latest articles
  215. Japan's PM is betting on economic growth to rescue the yen Quartz
  216. UK passes new Russia sanctions, but with LNG loophole for Asian allies kyivindependent.com
  217. Japan and Germany sign evacuation cooperation memorandum Latest articles
  218. Why Japan is looking to Ukraine’s front lines to overhaul its defences South China Morning Post
  219. Takaichi to focus on economic growth and better future in policy speech Latest articles
  220. Japan Times 1926: Meiji Shrine baseball park opens Latest articles
  221. US criticises China’s WTO compliance as industry groups mount complaints South China Morning Post
  222. Japan officially overhauls permanent residency rules Latest articles
  223. ‘No way’ the yuan challenges the U.S. dollar—though the yen and the pound may have more to fear, says Standard Chartered’s China CEO Fortune
  224. Japan lifts sanctions on 16 entities linked to Syria Latest articles
  225. Japanese firms pull back from China amid geopolitical tensions, supply chains shifts South China Morning Post
  226. Japan defense chief again puts ‘nuclear taboo’ in spotlight Latest articles
  227. China warns Japan over WWII history as business delegation visits Beijing South China Morning Post
  228. Japan veers from rice shortage to glut, dealing blow to farmers Latest articles
  229. Top Chinese diplomat tells ex-Japanese foreign minister ties must be ‘normalized’ Latest articles
  230. Japan can lead the world in making preventive health pay Latest articles
  231. Japan enlists royal visit, subsidies to revive tourism in quake-hit Kyushu Asia - South China Morning Post
  232. In Japan, anti-foreigner fake news drives far-right gains Asia - South China Morning Post
  233. Africa’s most visited country may have again granted visa access to one of the biggest sources of tension between China and the US africa.businessinsider.com
  234. Takaichi launches intelligence panel, eyeing Japan’s own CIA Latest articles
  235. Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies South China Morning Post
  236. Tokyo rebuts Russia’s U.N. speech accusing Japan of militarization Latest articles
  237. Japan denies ‘militarisation’ after Russia opposes permanent UN council seat South China Morning Post
  238. Higher defense spending won’t unsettle markets, government adviser says Latest articles
  239. Japan’s booming tourism industry struggling to improve sustainability Latest articles
  240. Japan Defense Ministry to support startups in UAV development Latest articles
  241. China rejects 'Cold War mindset' at UN General Assembly Deutsche Welle
  242. China rejects 'Cold War' mentality; Germany's FM Wadephul meets Russian counterpart Lavrov. Follow DW's UN General Assembly updates. Deutsche Welle
  243. China reject 'Cold War mindset' at UN General Assembly Deutsche Welle
  244. Japan to expand disaster preparedness with new national agency Latest articles
  245. Trump shared concerns over weak yen with Takaichi Latest articles
  246. While Japan was on holiday, Tokyo had an eventful week with North Korea Latest articles
  247. Japan to promote ‘Nansei shift’ after Okinawa election Latest articles
  248. China pushes back against Takaichi’s call to remove ‘enemy state’ wartime label Latest articles
  249. Japanese families ask Trump to raise abduction issue in possible talks with Kim Latest articles
  250. Japan returns wrongly collected remains to Kazakhstan and Myanmar Latest articles
  251. Paraguay’s president urges UN to let Taiwan in, calls island’s exclusion ‘a stain’ South China Morning Post
  252. Why Brunei prefers ‘quiet diplomacy’ over confrontation in South China Sea South China Morning Post
  253. In first U.N. speech, Takaichi calls for removal of Japan’s wartime ‘enemy state’ label Latest articles
  254. As the number of foreign drivers grows, Japan spreads awareness of road rules Latest articles
  255. Japan, U.S. and South Korea back Taiwan at trilateral meeting Latest articles
  256. Southeast Asia supports multilateralism, wary of US or China leadership: survey Asia - South China Morning Post
  257. ‘Rustout’: Japan’s other workplace problem Latest articles
  258. Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrage Latest articles
  259. Why China is weighing into the debate on how to respond to shrinking coastlines South China Morning Post
  260. Japan and ASEAN to consider expanding trade pact Latest articles
  261. Japan foreign ministry draws flak over costumes used in anti-terror drill Latest articles
  262. How will Tokyo return the North Korean sailors it rescued at sea? Latest articles
  263. Japan’s nuclear revival hits setbacks after scandals and accidents Latest articles
  264. Warning against Japan’s military build-up surfaces at Beijing Xiangshan conference South China Morning Post
  265. Taipei donates coastguard vessel to Manila amid South China Sea tensions South China Morning Post
  266. Who’s in control of Japanese monetary policy? Tokyo or Washington? South China Morning Post
  267. Japan debates creation of ‘special cities’ independent of prefectures Latest articles
  268. Japan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on China South China Morning Post
  269. Japan aims to increase its reliance on nuclear power, but headwinds remain Latest articles
  270. US think tank's military plan alarms allies in Asia Deutsche Welle
  271. US allies in Asia alarmed as think tank calls for pullback Deutsche Welle
  272. As cases rise, Japan moves to step up measures against human trafficking Latest articles
  273. Japanese delegations flock to China, but thaw hinges on Takaichi mending ties South China Morning Post
  274. Japanese lawmakers seek out renewed dialogue in Beijing Latest articles
  275. Japan eyes quantum sub-hunting drone sensors as China extends undersea reach South China Morning Post
  276. Canada hopes for more cooperation with Japan via GCAP Latest articles
  277. Japan has few cards to play one month after Putin’s isle visit Latest articles
  278. US wants Taiwan to ‘serve as cannon fodder’ against mainland China: state broadcaster CCTV South China Morning Post
  279. Koizumi says Japan not ruling out nuclear subs, days after U.S. offers positive view Latest articles
  280. Japan lowers travel alerts for some areas in the Middle East Latest articles
  281. Japan considers accepting foreign workers into security sector Latest articles
  282. Seven-Eleven Japan to launch new clothing and accessories Latest articles
  283. Australian ambassador seeks cooperation with Japan on energy Latest articles
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  285. Former Prime Minister Ishiba calls for closer ties with South Korea in trip to Seoul Latest articles
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