Politics · Tokyo, Japan · November 6, 2026

One year on, Japan-China dispute shows little thaw

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Nov 6, 1:06 AM ET

Relations remain tense a year after Prime Minister Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Japan's business community is trying to ease tensions. Beijing reportedly asked Japan to follow Shinzo Abe's conciliatory line; Takaichi did not accept.

Why it matters

Trade and diplomatic ties between Asia's two largest economies remain strained.

Background

Takaichi's Nov. 7, 2025 remarks started the row.

The story so far

1. Nov 6One year on, Japan-China dispute shows little thaw
2. Nov 8Japan works to shield Takaichi from Xi snub at summit

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Sources

• Japan Times ↗Nov 6, 1:06 AM ET
• Japan Times ↗Nov 6, 8:24 PM ET
• Yonhap (Korean) ↗Nov 6, 8:31 PM ET

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