Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Japan remain high, particularly regarding Taiwan and military posturing.
• China criticizes Japan’s rightward political shift and perceived hypocrisy in diplomatic overtures.
• Japan is enhancing its military capabilities, including missile deployments near Taiwan, amid rising regional tensions.
• Both nations are engaged in a war of words, with mutual accusations regarding statements made by their leaders.
• The G20 summit highlighted the ongoing rift, with no significant dialogue between Japan and China.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• Japan’s willingness to engage in dialogue is viewed as hypocritical by Chinese media, emphasizing a lack of sincerity in its approach.
• China perceives Japan’s political shift to the right as a long-term challenge, indicating a struggle for influence in the region.
• Chinese officials have expressed strong condemnation of remarks by Japan’s PM regarding Taiwan, labeling them as shocking and provocative.
• China’s foreign minister has engaged in a war of words with Japan, emphasizing the serious implications of Japan’s military actions and rhetoric.

Japan Perspective (Japan Sources)

• Japan’s government is facing criticism for its lack of dialogue with China during the G20 summit, reflecting ongoing diplomatic tensions.
• Japan plans to deploy missiles to an island near Taiwan, signaling a proactive defense strategy amid regional threats.
• Japanese officials have dismissed China’s claims as baseless, indicating a firm stance against perceived Chinese aggression.
• The Japanese media highlights the importance of cybersecurity in its chip industry, reflecting broader concerns about reliance on China.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] Japan’s gesture of being ‘willing to engage in dialogue’ is highly hypocritical: Global Times editorial - Global Times (11/23/2025)
2. [en-US] Why Japan’s drift to the right means a ‘long-term struggle’ for China - South China Morning Post (11/23/2025)
3. [en-US] ‘Blood and lives’: Chinese foreign minister wades into war of words with Japan - South China Morning Post (11/23/2025)
4. [en-US] Taiwan DPP authorities fully lift restrictions on food imports from Japan’s Fukushima, drawing sharp criticism from island public and KMT - Global Times (11/23/2025)
5. [en-US] Japan man scoops US$3.8 million lottery, hides win from wife, lives in secret luxury - South China Morning Post (11/23/2025)
6. [en-US] Japan’s PM Takaichi faces criticism over social media post about time-consuming clothes choosing process ahead of G20 summit - Global Times (11/23/2025)
7. [en-US] Scholar warns of ‘grave’ consequences from Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks - news.cgtn.com (11/22/2025)
8. [en-US] Why remarks that a ‘Taiwan contingency’ could constitute a ‘survival-threatening situation’ for Japan have sparked Chinese indignation: Bei Pingfeng - Global Times (11/22/2025)
9. [en-US] China, US hold ‘candid’ security talks amid Japan, South China Sea tensions - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
10. [en-US] People’s Daily goes into anti-Takaichi overdrive, warning of Japan’s ‘demise’ - South China Morning Post (11/22/2025)
11. [en-US] East Asia to see biggest growth for US IPOs next year, says Nasdaq - Nikkei Asia (11/23/2025)
12. [en-US] Japan chip plants to face cybersecurity mandate as condition for subsidies - Nikkei Asia (11/23/2025)
13. [en-US] No Japan-China talks held at G20, Takaichi gets fresh warning from Beijing - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (11/23/2025)
14. [en-US] Japan on track to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan, Koizumi says - The Japan Times (11/23/2025)
15. [en-US] G20 summit closes without Trump as Japan-China rift stays deep - Nikkei Asia (11/23/2025)
16. [en-US] Takaichi embraces Meloni at Group of 20, but keeps distance from China - The Japan Times (11/23/2025)
17. [en-US] Top Chinese diplomat weighs in on Takaichi’s ‘shocking’ Taiwan remarks - The Japan Times (11/23/2025)
18. [en-US] Korean noodle makers ride K-pop boom to grow global share - Nikkei Asia (11/23/2025)
19. [en-US] Japan blasts China’s ‘entirely baseless’ claims after U.N. letter - The Japan Times (11/23/2025)
20. [en-US] Chinese stores make room for pets as ownership booms - Nikkei Asia (11/23/2025)