Having received massive ODA from Japan, China turned its growth story into a coercive economic arm-twisting policy instead of fostering stability in Asia.
"More than ever we must work together with the international community to face today's challenges," said PM Kishida at the World War II remembrance ceremony.
It is common practice for foreign dignitaries to visit a host country's national cemetery. So why can't Japanese politicians pay respects at Yasukuni Shrine?
Ignoring the Hun Sen regime's hereditary succession is to nullify the international community's efforts to turn Cambodia into a democracy.
After years of challenges, here are some suggestions for the Camp David Summit to lock in across-the-board benefits of better Japan-US-South Korean cooperation.
With the prospect of Japan joining with the US in defending Taiwan, as noted in Taro Aso's call, the chances are China not invading Taiwan are...
"The most important thing for us is that there should be no war in our region, including the Taiwan Strait," Taro Aso told a forum in...
ICC judges only issue arrest warrants after a long process in which multiple experts affirm that, in each case, it reflects the law, evidence, and justice.
The historic agreement aims to reduce dependence on China for rare earth minerals while helping Africa also benefit as international supply chains diversify.
Dr Kevin Doak argues that while Japan surpasses the US in social stability, its nationalism remains unstable without guidance from an indigenous constitution.
The CCP runs China's foreign policy — the new Foreign Relations Law ensures that from being an all-pervasive, unwritten understanding, it is now a hard law.
It's great to see the Self-Defense Force joining a major multilateral exercise but this training is needed where the trouble is coming, in and around Japan.