Economy
Can Shinzo Abe Bring U.S. Vice President Pence Over on TPP?
United States President Donald Trump’s Twitter feed colorfully reveals the subjects which pass through his mind. His […]
Diplomacy & Security
Shinzo Abe in China: Risky Move or Well-Thought-Out Strategy?
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced bilateral relations with China are “shifting from competition to collaboration” during his […]
Economy
Japan-China Currency Swap Deal Undermines Trust Between Japanese, U.S. Leaders
Shinzo Abe, the first Japanese prime minister to make a state visit to China in seven years, […]
Diplomacy & Security
EDITORIAL: Japan Should Align with U.S. Policy vs China’s Aggression
We welcome the Trump administration’s recent comments denouncing China’s aggressive meddling in democracies and its hegemonic behavior, while reaffirming […]
Economy
10 Years After Lehman Shock, U.S.-China Trade War Brings Stability to the World
By Hideo Tamura Ten years have passed since the spectacular Lehman Shock sent shivers throughout the world. […]
Special Reports
‘Behaving Like A Nice Kid’ Gets Taiwan Nowhere, Says Former President Chen Shui-bian
(Conclusion) Part 1: Former Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian Re-emerges, Pushes for Referendum on China By […]
Diplomacy & Security
Japan Should Learn From Mahathir’s Diplomatic Win in China
By: Akio Yaita “We do not want a new version of colonialism.” These were the words […]
Special Reports
[HISTORY WARS] China’s Confucius Institute Takes A Hit with Shutdown Decision in U.S. Universities
(Part 1 of 5) Throughout the United States, there have been growing concerns surrounding the […]
Politics
As Chinese Propaganda Pulls Its Punches, Japanese Media Should Ask the Hard Questions
By Duncan Bartlett for Japan Forward Donald Trump’s noisy and confrontational approach towards politics provokes condemnation in […]
Economy
Trump’s Trade War Bullet A Direct Hit on ‘Dinosaur’ China
By Hideo Tamura The United States-China trade war holds something in common with the American film […]
Diplomacy & Security
China Jailing Japanese Citizens for ‘Espionage’ is Unacceptable
By Akio Yaita Two Japanese citizens were arrested in China for alleged espionage in 2015. In […]
Politics
History Repeating Itself? Moves Afoot for Xi Jinping’s Ouster
Akio Yaita “Things are becoming somewhat similar to 40 years ago, before the downfall of Hua […]