Visiting Japan's Yasukuni Shrine represents a step back in the direction of militarism in East Asia, according to Kwon Ki-sik, who is head of the Korea-China City Friendship Association. Kwon said ...
Eighty years after the end of World War II, a shadow from the past looms over Tokyo. Reports indicate Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may visit the Yasukuni Shrine on December 26th. This isn't ...
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday urged Japan to face up to and reflect on its history of aggression, demonstrate repentance for the crimes of militarism and respect for the victims ...
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference on December 26. A reporter from a Russian media outlet asked about remarks made by Russian Foreign Ministry ...
TOKYO -- Major political changes dominated the news in both Japan and South Korea in 2025, after elections led to fresh leadership of differing viewpoints on contentious historical issues that gave ...
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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's F-15 fighters holding a joint military drill with the U.S. B-52 bomber on Dec. 10, 2025. (Japan's Ministry of Defense/AP) Japan is barreling forward with efforts to ...
Like a little treat to wrap up the year, TC Candler has released its 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2025. Published on YouTube on Sunday (Dec 28), the list saw local actors Ayden Sng and Glenn Yong ranked ...
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Japan’s Cabinet approved a record $58-billion defense budget, a dramatic shift from its postwar pacifist ...
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Tokyo — Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China’s growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo’s main ...