Japan, China continue to spar at UN over Takaichi remarks on Taiwan

Published On 5 Dec 20255 Dec 2025 Japan and China have escalated their war of words at the United Nations following unprecedented remarks from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Tokyo’s role in a potential Taiwan conflict. Japan’s ambassador to …

Taiwan, Japan voice concern over largest Chinese maritime show of force to date

China deploys largest naval force Yet amid Japan’s buildup near Taiwan

China has deployed its largest naval presence to date across East Asian waters, coinciding with Japan’s accelerated militarization of the Ryukyu island chain, raising tensions in the region amid renewed concerns over Taiwan. Regional officials and …

Taiwan and Japan Express Alarm Over Massive Chinese Naval Deployment

Taiwan and Japan voiced serious concern on Friday following reports that China had deployed a record number of military and coast guard vessels across East Asian waters this week, marking its largest maritime show of force to date. Reuters reported that …

China Intensifies ‘Three Warfares’ Targeting Japan Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks 

China is exploiting Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s recent remarks on a potential Taiwan contingency to ramp up pressure on Tokyo, at a time when Japan is accelerating efforts to reinforce its defense posture vis-à-vis Beijing. In particular, …

asia Taiwan 'very moved' by Japanese prime minister's support, premier says

TAIPEI — Taiwan has been "very moved" by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments last month on peace and stability even in the face of strong pressure, Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Friday (Dec 5). China and Japan are in their worst …

Taiwan detects 14 PLA aircraft sorties, 5 PLAN vessels around its territory

Taipei [Taiwan], December 5 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Friday recorded 14 sorties by PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around its territory. Sharing the details in a post on X, MND said that 8 out of 14 sorties crossed the …

Japan's warmongering statements around Taiwan question go against Japan's constitution: Russian FM spokeswoman

Spokeswoman of Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova gives a press briefing on foreign policy issues as part of the International Conference "The Great Patriotic War in Collective Memory of the Peoples of the Commonwealth: For the …

Taiwan bans popular Chinese social media app amid growing number of fraud cases

By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — Taiwan’s government has ordered a one-year block of a popular, Chinese-owned social media app following its failure to cooperate with authorities over fraud-related concerns. Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, has surged in …

Taiwan-Backed Projects Boost Palau’s Infrastructure, But Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Oversight

Overview: Palau marked more than $6.28 million in new Taiwan-funded public works this year, from roads to community facilities, even as lawmakers raise fresh concerns over transparency and fairness in project selection. By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang …