Politics & Security
China Eyes Global Leadership Role Post-coronavirus, But the U.S. Might Just Frustrate It
China, the source of the novel coronavirus outbreak, is stepping up its efforts toward normalization by ending the loc
Politics & Security
[Speaking Out] Japan Should Create Suprapartisan Advisory Panel on China Policy
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Japan visit as state guest has been postponed. The decision is natural as it is [&helli
Politics & Security
EXCLUSIVE | Xi Jinping’s State Visit to Japan Likely to Be Delayed Until Autumn
The governments of Japan and China are considering delaying Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Japan, which h
Politics & Security
Rebellion by Democratic Hong Kong Challenges Xi Jinping’s Communist Cult
While previously firing warning shots in the air, the Hong Kong police shot a teenage protester at […]
Travel
Shaoshan Still the Epicenter of the Mao Cult
On a recent visit to the city of Changsha in China’s Hunan province, I took a side trip […]
Politics & Security
How China Pressures Japan to Stay Pacifist
The long duration of Japan’s pacifism in the face of increasing belligerence from China is not only […]
History Repeating Itself? Moves Afoot for Xi Jinping’s Ouster
Akio Yaita “Things are becoming somewhat similar to 40 years ago, before the downfall of Hua […]
Politics & Security
Which Country’s Interests Does Nikai’s Pro-China Diplomacy Serve?
As a foreign correspondent for most of the several decades of my journalism career, following trends in the [&hellip
Politics & Security
Nuclear Arsenal for Deterrence: JCPAC Highlights Japan’s Growing Security Challenges
Many expected North Korea to conduct yet another missile test last December 17, the sixth anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s [