The 15-year effort by Japan is a model for countries now scrambling to reduce their dependence on Beijing’s critical metals.

Diplomatic crises often change the stakes for each, and for the Japanese, the consequences of this crisis are multifaceted. Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, was the initial focal point. As the Washington Post editorial board aptly noted,

No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.

The use of both international lawfare and historical narrative warfare signals a major, under-recognized shift in China’s Taiwan strategy and its approach to Japan.

Mass flight cancellations, plunging tourism and a fresh Senkaku/Diaoyu maritime clash highlight deepening political and security strains between Beijing and Tokyo

As China-Japan diplomatic row ripples into entertainment, over 30 Japanese performances have been abruptly cancelled, leaving millions of fans of Japanese culture in China worried about a potential broader cultural ban.

PM Sanae Takaichi's stance on Taiwan could cause tensions with China to spiral out of hand, writes Kerry Brown.

In this in-depth PHEV compact crossover comparison, we're putting two popular plug-in hybrids head-to-head: the brand-new MG eHS from China and the legendary Toyota RAV4 Plug-In from Japan. As the fifth-generation RAV4 nears its end,