China, Japan set up military hotline to manage maritime, air incidents over disputed islands
• 2 years agoThe hotline mechanism was announced ahead of the visit by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi to Beijing this weekend for talks with his Chinese counterpart Qing Gang on improving the relations between the two countries.
Dragon's wrath: Chinese media's unrelenting criticism of Fumio Kishida and Japan
Simantik Dowerah • 2 years agoAs a powerful voice in the international community, the Chinese media should uphold a dignified approach that reflects its stature, refraining from language that borders on mockery or abuse
How Xi Jinping's 'peacemaker’ image is in sharp contrast to his behaviour at home and on borders
Simantik Dowerah • 2 years agoThe crisis in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine conflict are opportunities on the platter that President Xi is leaving no stone unturned to exploit to make his global footprint invincible as he begins his third term as the president of China
Can India-Japan summit help in bridging the gap between G20 and G7?
Swaran Singh • 2 years agoThe summit is witness to how much can Modi and Kishida harmonise their positions to achieve better outcomes from their hosting of G7 and G20 summits for both their nations
Will India and Japan rise to stop the mighty propeller of Chinese hegemony?
Simantik Dowerah • 2 years agoThe question of Chinese hegemony poses a significant challenge for the world far more for its neighbours like India and Japan
China, Japan trade accusations over maritime incursions
• 2 years agoChina’s dispute with Japan over tiny Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea is heating up again, with both sides accusing the other of infringing on their maritime territory
China coast guard enters disputed waters in East China Sea
• 2 years agoDisputed East China Sea islets claimed by China and Japan have long been a sticking point in bilateral ties. China calls the islands Diaoyu while Japan calls them Senkaku.
Amid mounting security concerns posed by spy balloons and UAVs, Japan slowly strengthens alliances to counter China
Gurjit Singh • 2 years agoJapan's deepening defence ties with ASEAN and its member states are complementary to its existing security frameworks, which include its alliance with the US and its partnerships with the Quad and AUKUS
Explained: The significance of the Russia-China naval drills
• 2 years agoChina and Russia have drawn closer in recent years as part of what they call a ‘no-limits’ relationship acting as a counterweight to the global dominance of the United States
Double standards in the name of democracy: Why West loves to patronise anti-India forces on its soil
Gautam Mukherjee • 2 years agoIt is more than likely that both China and the West will fail in their interwoven machinations, and India will prosper regardless, passing between the chinks in their armour