We cannot compromise our principles for the sake of cooperation. Effectively deterring China relies on collaboration with allies and other friendly countries.
Democracy was at work in Japan in the late 19th century, long before World War II and the postwar Occupation.
Hong Kong’s courageous tabloid newspaper Apple Daily has published its final edition, after being stamped out by the Chinese authorities. The news has caused an international...
With international pressure, China will find itself the loser as a result of its breach of Hong Kong’s guaranteed rights, arrests, and other human rights abuses.
Japan is the only G7 country that has not imposed sanctions against China Merely criticizing is the same as doing nothing.
The Myanmar army’s shock when the military-backed opposition was utterly defeated is no excuse for its strong-arm tactics taking over the government and violating the rule...
The Myanmar people chose democracy, not military despotism in last November’s election. The military should immediately release Suu Kyi and stay out of politics.
As the Chinese Communist Party approaches its centennial on July 23, 2021, the clash between its repressive values and practices and the freedoms enshrined in the...
~~ As 2020 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan forward this year. While SARS-Cov-2 the virus...
~This is a human rights issue, and no amount of ‘expressing concern’ or ‘observing the situation’ will help. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga needs to lead...
~It is high time that the Japanese government criticizes China in more forceful terms. ~ The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC),...
United States President Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19, it emerged on October 2. He will stay in isolation at the Walter Reed Medical...