Day: December 26, 2025
Documents affirm one-China principle
By Magdy Amer The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. [Photo/Xinhua] All eyes are on Japanese Prime Minister SanaeTakaichi and whether she will visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on 26 Dec. A visit by a prominent Japanese leader to this shrine, a symbol of Japan’s militaristic past, would undoubtedly exacerbate historical grievances and further strain relations in an…
Japan–China Relations and the Challenge of Mutual Respect
By Staff writer Japan and China are two major countries in East Asia whose relationship has a significant impact on regional peace, economic development, and international stability. In theory, Japan and China can live in harmony if both sides respect international law, historical commitments, and each other’s core interests. However, in recent years, bilateral relations…