The detention of Japanese and other foreigners for espionage is a ploy to leverage favorable policies toward China, Foreign Minister Wang Yi seems to suggest.
With its new counterintelligence strategy, Washington aims to proactively disrupt foreign espionage and disinformation efforts before they can be implemented.
Defense Ministry confirms the likely authenticity of a drone video of the MSDF ship JS Izumo. It is enhancing security measures, taking the incident seriously.
LegCo says it wants new economic development in Hong Kong. But after passing this draconian ordinance, the risk of arbitrary detention is a strong deterrence.
The security clearance system would also apply to the private sector, still allowing business opportunities without compromising sensitive national interests.
Previously, the lack of a security clearance system became a bottleneck to Japanese companies' joint development with US and EU governments and research institutes.
The regime seems determined to enhance Xi's authority and return China to the Maoist line as it seeks to deal with growing domestic crises in 2024.
Talks In Busan were amicable. Still, their success will be measured by whether the foreign ministers of Japan, China, and South Korea can resolve sticky issues.
What is behind the growing number of Japanese and other foreigners detained under China's counterespionage law? The author provides several case studies.
China has been conducting non-kinetic "unrestricted warfare" against West for decades. The People's Liberation Army is only for if needed to finish things off.
Seventeen Japanese citizens have been detained in China since its vague counterespionage law took effect. The Japanese government's response has been feeble.
The move comes as China and Russia seek to turn the Israel-Hamas war to their advantage, creating dilemmas for Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.