The Communist Party of China and Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, along with its coalition partner Komeito, agreed on Tuesday to jointly promote the building of a constructive and stable Sino-Japanese relationship that meets the requirements of the new era.

Japan positions itself as a key regional stabilizer amid growing security concerns, potential U.S. diplomatic shifts, analysts said.

By dispatching its foreign minister to the event, Tokyo seems intent on asserting its influence – and avoiding being upstaged by Beijing.

Analysts say Beijing is trying to test Washington’s alliance with Japan and the EU ahead of Trump’s return to the White House

Tokyo on Tuesday urged “stable” ties with Beijing as a Chinese military delegation paid a rare visit to Japan. The delegation from Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army will meet Japanese counterparts and senior Japanese defense officials through Friday.

Analysts think Ishiba aims to leverage China’s influence for Japan’s gain, but some fear this could weaken the Washington-Tokyo alliance.

Citing national security, the Supreme Court rules that TikTok can be banned if its Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell the app by Sunday.

Japan on Thursday formally inaugurated an independent mission to the NATO military alliance as Tokyo and NATO seek to bolster cooperation amid escalating tension from Russia, China and North Korea

European stock markets rallied and Chinese indices slid Wednesday in reaction to US President Donald Trump's policy plans that are starting to impact the global economy. Hong Kong and Shanghai indices retreated Wednesday after the president warned China could be included in a list of countries to be hit with tariffs on February 1.

BEIJING — China’s relations are starting to improve with Japan, India, and other countries that former US President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the White House.