China’s Taiwan Ambitions Threaten the Senkaku Islands and Beyond
The Qing dynasty‘s (1644-1912) geographical gazetteer, Da-Qing yitong zhi (Qianlong Edition), describes Taiwan as “belonging to Japan” and…
As the New Year Begins, Stay Attentive to the Dangers of a Taiwan Emergency
The New Year of the Horse has begun. In 2026, apart from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the gravest…
Does South Korea Truly Want Forward-Looking Ties with Japan?
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba while he was in Japan on Saturday,…
JMSDF Strengthens Foothold in Nansei Islands as Taiwan Crisis Looms
Port calls by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels at Ishigaki Port in Okinawa Prefecture have risen sharply…