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China accused of preventing the new LDP leader Takaichi from becoming Japanese PM
When Sanae Takaichi was elected the first woman president of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party early this month, she was also expected to be...
Japan’s fractured politics could hinder Takaichi’s economic revival plans
After a week of political upheaval, Sanae Takaichi appears poised to become Japan’s next prime minister when parliament votes on October 21. Her rise,...
Foreign Investors Boost Japan Stock Buying on Hopes of Takaichi’s Premiership
Foreign investors extended their heavy buying of Japanese stocks for a second consecutive week, as optimism grew that Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Sanae...
Parliament Sets Tuesday Vote for Japan’s Next PM
Japan is entering a pivotal political transition following the resignation of its previous prime minister, triggering a leadership contest within the ruling Liberal Democratic...
Asia’s Uneasy Rebound Markets Struggle as Trade Hopes Meet Fragile Confidence
Asian markets opened cautiously higher on Tuesday after a turbulent week driven by conflicting signals from the U.S.-China trade front. Investors took comfort from...
12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Reflections on China’s Strategic Messaging
The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum (BXF) in September 2025, themed "Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development," was portrayed by the Chinese media and...
Japan’s Political Jitters and China Tensions Send Asia Stocks Sliding
Asian markets stumbled on Friday as political uncertainty in Japan and fresh Sino-U.S. trade friction dampened investor optimism, cutting short what had been one...
The message of the visit to North Korea that Vietnam wants to send to major countries
The official visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam from October 9–11,...
Adopting a Strategic Ambiguity Doctrine for South Korea Amidst Rising Tensions
Amidst the growing U.S. rift with various allies in Europe and even the Indo-Pacific, such as Japan and Australia, South Korea must reassess its...
Japanese Stocks Get Record Weekly Foreign Inflows Ahead of Leadership Vote
Foreign investors poured a record 2.48 trillion yen ($16.26 billion) into Japanese equities during the week ending October 4, according to Japan’s Ministry of...