PALM10 concludes with leaders affirming shared values, climate initiatives, security cooperation, and imperial hospitality, signaling strengthened partnerships.
In June, China announced that the death penalty could be applied to vaguely defined "Taiwan independence activists," including foreigners who support Taiwan.
One suspect involved in the Yasukuni Shrine vandalism was arrested while extradition challenges for the others are magnifying diplomatic tensions with China.
Leaders of Germany and Japan have pledged to cooperate to boost military and economic security as their female foreign ministers make strides for women.
Japan should redouble its efforts at helping improve the capabilities of the PALM10 Pacific island countries in areas like maritime law and disaster relief.
To protect the rule of law and peace in Asia from a tyrannical and increasingly aggressive Beijing, Japan needs leaders with foresight into the world's future.
Deals like the "Poor Guy's Package" and "Blind Box of Leftovers" point to significant changes in the Chinese economy affecting the lives of ordinary people.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) along with Indo-Pacific partners slammed North Korea and China for supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine.
A US think tank suggests 2024 will define the Ukraine war. If democracies can't match Russia's ammunition buildup, the war could end with Ukraine's compromise.
The China factor has been a recurring campaign issue in US elections. But the question remains whether the new president will turn rhetoric into actual policy.
To stop dollar-denominated transactions by Chinese banks aiding Russia's military purchases, Japan should urge the US to impose financial sanctions on China.
Despite the fanfare, minilaterals like AUKUS will eventually wither away without delivering tangible results if they are not backed by concrete actions.