China's economy is deteriorating. Japan must take into account Beijing's real intentions in pursuing a free trade agreement, and act more prudently.
The Japan-US-Philippine trilateral focused on deterring China, which had trampled on international law in the South and East China Seas and the Taiwan Strait.
On the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, the Japan, South Korea, US leaders declare they are "more aligned than ever" in responding to North Korea's provocations.
We simply cannot believe our ears. South Korea, which has raised a problem that has already been solved, is now asking Japan to show...
