China's Japan-bashing tests Tokyo's ties with Washington

TL;DR
China's ongoing anti-Japan rhetoric is straining Tokyo's relations with Washington, pressuring diplomacy, security, and trade in the region.
- How China's Japan-bashing is indirectly targeting Washington Nikkei Asia
- Japanese PM repeats ambiguous stance on non-nuclear principles as Nagasaki marks atomic bombing anniversary news.cgtn.com
- Kyodo News Digest: Aug. 10, 2026 Japan Wire by Kyodo News
- Japan's 'remilitarization' efforts a real threat to regional peace, Chinese defense spokesperson says CCTV.com English
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