China used the inauguration of the new Taiwan President Lai Ching-te as "a pretext for provocative and coercive measures."
The Chinese army has begun its annual drills with an almost exclusive focus on boosting its presence and capabilities in the South China Sea and Taiwan...
Former US Diplomat and Marine Officer Grant Newsham shares an instructive conversation about the Chinese mindset on Japan and threats to peace in the region.
“Japan must work to defend itself, and must maintain the power needed to prevent war from breaking out in the first place” ー Former PM Shinzo...
As China expands its military activities, Japan and the U.S., while maintaining vigilance, must engage more directly with and involve Taiwan in the region’s defense.
Taiwan has survived the China threat for decades, says Annette Lu. But it would also like an amicable relationship, and she explains what that might look...
For Lai "maintaining the status quo" means defending a Taiwan that has a democratic and constitutional system of government, says Professor Yasuhiro Matsuda.
Japan and South Korea have set aside differences for now, but the 2018 radar lock-on incident must be resolved for long-term regional security cooperation.
A Japanese bicameral resolution expressing support for a democratic Taiwan would reinforce good informal ties between the two regions.
Regional tensions rise as China conducts massive military exercises near Taiwan. Japanese officials advocate for dialogue and peace amid mounting concerns.
Beijing's reaction to Lai Ching-te's inauguration shows how vital Taiwan is in shaping Asia's future and beyond. Japan must do its part to keep China in...
As Taiwan inaugurates a new president, Japan must work with its neighbor to protect the region. That is the best deterrent to China's tactics of intimidation.