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China protested to Japan after an individual, reportedly a Japan Self-Defense Forces officer, breached the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo; Tokyo police detained the suspect, and Beijing demanded a thorough investigation, punishment, an explanation, and preventive security measures, as tensions between China and Japan rise amid Taiwan-related security concerns and reciprocal actions.
China has protested to Japan after what it described as a forceful break-in at the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, where an individual claiming to be a Japan Self-Defense Forces officer entered the premises and threatened Chinese personnel. Beijing urged a thorough investigation, punishment for those responsible and assurances of embassy security. Japan’s Defense Ministry said it was aware of reports but offered no immediate comment, as China–Japan ties remain strained and Tokyo is reportedly set to downgrade how it describes relations in an upcoming diplomatic review.
China imposes new limits on rare-earth exports to Japanese firms, escalating pressure on Japan’s new prime minister Takaichi Sanae and signaling a renewed Sino-Japanese clash in Asia.
The Pokémon Company apologized after listing an event at the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on its site; the event was canceled amid a China–Japan diplomatic crisis, and the company pledged to strengthen its promotion-review processes to prevent similar missteps.
The Pokémon Company canceled a scheduled card game event at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine after backlash from China, apologizing for posting the event on its site and saying it shouldn’t have been held; it will review its approval process. The shrine is controversial for honoring war dead including convicted war criminals, and the move comes amid tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan.
China has imposed restrictions on exports to Japan, including potential controls on rare earths, escalating tensions amid Japan's military and economic activities, with broader implications for regional stability and global supply chains.
Japan's exports in November increased by 6.1% year-on-year, the fastest in nine months, surpassing expectations and driven by strong shipments to Western Europe and the US, despite ongoing trade tensions with China and a recent GDP contraction.
China has formally protested to Japan over Japan's call for countries not to attend China's upcoming military parade, urging Japan to clarify its stance and to sever ties with militarism.
The article discusses how the Nanjing Massacre during WWII continues to impact China-Japan relations, with ongoing issues of historical memory, denial of atrocities, and nationalistic sentiments fueling tensions between the two countries.
China has deployed two aircraft carriers, Liaoning and Shandong, into the Pacific Ocean for the first time to conduct joint exercises beyond Japan, demonstrating its growing naval power and ability to challenge U.S. and Japanese influence in the region.