Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Japan are escalating, particularly over Taiwan and historical grievances.
• China is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts at the UN regarding Japan’s remarks on Taiwan.
• Japan is seeking support from U.S. allies to counter potential Chinese aggression.
• Public sentiment in both countries is influenced by historical issues and current diplomatic disputes.
• Economic ties are strained, with Chinese tourism to Japan declining amid rising tensions.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• China and the U.S. are holding security talks amidst rising tensions with Japan over the South China Sea and Taiwan.
• Hong Kong students have withdrawn from an exchange program with Japan due to ongoing tensions.
• China’s UN envoy has condemned Japan’s leaders for their comments on Taiwan and historical war crimes.
• Chinese media highlights the negative public sentiment towards Japan, citing historical grievances and current diplomatic disputes.
• Chinese cruise ships are avoiding Japan due to the diplomatic fallout.

Japan Perspective (Japan Sources)

• Japan is countering Chinese claims of deteriorating safety by releasing crime data.
• The Japanese government is leaning on U.S. allies for support in case of escalated tensions with China.
• Japanese PM’s visit to a WWII cemetery has drawn criticism, highlighting ongoing historical grievances.
• Japanese airlines are cutting flights to China as backlash over Taiwan escalates, reflecting economic impacts of diplomatic tensions.
• Public protests in Japan are calling for restraint and peace, indicating a desire to avoid conflict.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [en-US] China, US hold ‘candid’ security talks amid Japan, South China Sea tensions - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
2. [en-US] Hong Kong student delegation pulls out of Japan exchange programme amid tensions - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
3. [en-US] Japanese PM denounced in Malaysia for visiting cemetery to commemorate WWII Japanese soldiers and ignoring war atrocity - Global Times (11/22/2025)
4. [en-US] China’s UN envoy pours fresh scorn on Japan’s ‘unrepentant’ Takaichi - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
5. [en-US] For Chinese in Japan, life goes on – but with an eye on public sentiment - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
6. [en-US] Ambassador Fu Cong sends letter to UN secretary-general, condemning Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan - news.cgtn.com (11/22/2025)
7. [en-US] South Korea’s balancing act at risk as China-Japan tensions mount - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
8. [en-US] ‘Limited alternatives’: why Japan will struggle to replace China’s tourists - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
9. [en-US] Chinese envoy sends letter to UN chief over Japanese PM’s erroneous remarks on Taiwan, to be distributed to all member states - Global Times (11/22/2025)
10. [en-US] Exclusive: More than thousand Japanese gather in front of PM’s official residence asking Takaichi not to hype up a war - Global Times (11/21/2025)
11. [en-US] Nikkei Asia - Business, Politics, Economy and Tech News & Analysis - Nikkei Asia (11/22/2025)
12. [en-US] China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to U.N. and vows to defend itself - The Japan Times (11/22/2025)
13. [en-US] Japan releases crime data to counter Chinese claim of deteriorating safety - Nikkei Asia (11/22/2025)
14. [en-US] Chinese cruise ships look to steer clear of Japan amid diplomatic dispute - The Japan Times (11/22/2025)
15. [en-US] Japan set to lean on U.S. allies for support if China escalates - The Japan Times (11/22/2025)
16. [en-US] Testing ground: Startups use Hokkaido ballpark complex to try out products - Nikkei Asia (11/22/2025)
17. [en-US] Liu leads Foxconn in ‘systematic’ pivot from iPhones to Nvidia servers - Nikkei Asia (11/21/2025)
18. [en-US] Japan pledges additional $6.4bn in support for chipmaker Rapidus - Nikkei Asia (11/21/2025)
19. [en-US] Japanese insurer Tokio Marine to buy US-based Agrihedge for $970m - Nikkei Asia (11/21/2025)
20. [en-US] Chinese airlines to cut Japan flights as Taiwan backlash widens - Nikkei Asia (11/21/2025)