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US reaffirms ‘unshakeable’ support for Japan as China escalates tensions over Taiwan

The United States has reiterated its firm backing for Japan as tensions rise over China’s objections to Tokyo’s comments on Taiwan.

China cracks down on Japanese musician, plain clothes police scrap concert

Dozens of concerts by Japanese artists were abruptly cancelled across China amid rising tensions over Tokyo’s Taiwan remarks, reflecting a renewed cultural boycott.

Tourist boycotts and seafood ban… The heavy price Japan is paying over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

A whopping $9.59 billion and counting… That’s the estimated loss that Japan is looking to incur as China’s tourists cancel their visits amid the growing feud between the two nations. And it’s not just the Japanese tourism industry that is set to hurt; Beijing has also suspended seafood imports from its Asian neighbour

Japan could suffer a $1.2 billion loss in visitor spending over China feud

So far, around 30 per cent of the 1.44 million trips to Japan from China planned for next month have been cancelled, according to data from China Trading Desk. About 70 per cent of this drop comes from near-term departures being cancelled or delayed

Japan's inflation rate rises as Takaichi prepares to announce major stimulus package

Japan's inflation rate rose in October, official data showed Friday ahead of the expected announcement of a major stimulus package by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government.

Made in India, driving in Europe: Desi cars emerge as new rival to China’s auto dominance

Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India’s low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

China’s moves may hurt Japan’s economy, but actually boost Takaichi’s politics

China’s sweeping economic reprisals over Japan’s Taiwan remarks are hitting Japanese exports, tourism and media but the escalating confrontation may unexpectedly strengthen PM Takaichi’s domestic political standing despite rising economic risks.

Food diplomacy: Taiwan's President Lai enjoys sushi lunch in support of Japan over China row

A video of Lai suggesting to followers that now "might be a good time to eat Japanese cuisine" was shared on his Instagram page. The row between Japan and China was triggered by new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting this month that Tokyo could intervene militarily in any attack on Taiwan

Travel bug bitten you? Head to these top trending destinations

If you are looking to travel in 2026, consider the top destinations as ranked by American Express Travel. From the Indian Himalayas to Okinawa Islands in Japan, these are the best places to visit in the coming year

11 years after Fukushima, Japan set to restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, world’s largest nuclear plant

Such a move would mark Japan’s most decisive pivot toward nuclear power since the Fukushima crisis, as the country works to shrink its carbon footprint and strengthen the reliability of its energy system