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Japan Downgrades China Ties in 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook Draft

The change signals a sharper posture toward Beijing following months of friction.

Japan and the Philippines Sign Cross-Servicing Defense Pact Enabling Tax-Free Supply Transfers

Japan, Philippines Sign Logistics Pact to Deepen Defense Cooperation

Japan and South Korea Move to Deepen Ties With Focus on Economic Security and AI

Japan Deploys Gaza Reconstruction Envoy to U.S.-Led Coordination Hub, Pledges ¥25 Billion

Japanese Lawmakers Press Closer Taiwan Ties as China Lodges Protest

U.S. Extends Sakhalin‑2 Sanctions Carve‑Out to June 2026

China Warns Japan of ‘Painful Price’ Over Taiwan as Tokyo Pushes Yonaguni Missile Plan

China Bans Japanese Seafood as Japan–China Rift Over Taiwan Deepens

China Repeats Protest in Beijing Talks as Japan Issues Safety Alert for Citizens in China

Japan Files Protest After Chinese Consul’s Threat as Takaichi Invokes Defense Rights Over Taiwan

Japan and Philippines Launch Talks on New Defense Pacts to Counter Regional Security Threats

Japan Imposes New Sanctions on Russia and Third-Party Entities