Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Japan are escalating, particularly regarding military capabilities and regional security.
• China criticizes Japan’s actions as risky and opportunistic, while Japan emphasizes its cooperation with the U.S. to counter threats.
• China is enhancing its military technology, including the production of advanced missiles, raising concerns in Japan.
• Japan is focusing on technological advancements, such as quantum encryption, to bolster its security infrastructure.
• Cultural exchanges are being affected, as seen by the cancellation of events like concerts due to rising tensions.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• China emphasizes the need for a steady consensus with the U.S. to manage Japan’s perceived risks.
• Chinese media labels Taiwan’s request to join AUKUS as opportunistic, reflecting broader regional security concerns.
• China’s military advancements, including low-cost Mach 7 missile production, are highlighted as a response to Japan’s military capabilities.
• China’s Foreign Ministry responds critically to U.S.-Japan discussions on Taiwan, indicating a defensive stance against perceived encroachment.
• China’s concerns about Japan’s submarine and missile strengths are noted, suggesting a heightened military alertness.

Japan Perspective (Japan Sources)

• Japan is actively testing a 600-km quantum encryption network to enhance national security against potential threats.
• The Japanese government reaffirms close cooperation with the U.S. following discussions on China, indicating a strategic alignment against Chinese influence.
• Japan’s housing market is experiencing a surge, reflecting economic resilience amidst geopolitical tensions.
• Japan is concerned about China’s long-term economic trends, as seen in reports of China’s yields sinking below Japan’s for the first time.
• Cultural events, such as concerts, are being canceled due to rising tensions with China, indicating the impact of geopolitics on cultural exchanges.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] A steady China-US consensus becomes ever more crucial as Japan keeps creating risks: Global Times editorial - Global Times (11/25/2025)
2. [en-US] Asking to join AUKUS an opportunist move by the island of Taiwan - Global Times (11/25/2025)
3. [en-US] Chinese civilian firm starts mass production of Mach 7 missiles at low cost - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
4. [en-US] Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
5. [en-US] Trump calls Takaichi after Xi, China’s cruise dominance: SCMP daily highlights - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
6. [en-US] Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20 - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
7. [en-US] Why China’s PLA is wary of Japanese submarine and missile strengths - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
8. [en-US] Hong Kong singer Ekin Cheng cancels Tokyo concert as China, Japan tensions grow - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
9. [en-US] German foreign minister in ‘last stages of coordinating’ trip to China - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
10. [en-US] Chinese FM spokesperson responds to US-Japan leaders’ phone call reportedly discussing Taiwan question - Global Times (11/25/2025)
11. [en-US] Japan to test 600-km quantum encryption network linking major cities - Nikkei Asia (11/25/2025)
12. [en-US] Condo flipping surges in Tokyo as housing prices soar - Nikkei Asia (11/25/2025)
13. [en-US] Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison spends big to bolster Mexico port - Nikkei Asia (11/25/2025)
14. [en-US] China’s long-term yields sink below Japan’s for first time - Nikkei Asia (11/25/2025)
15. [en-US] Tokyo hotel tax poised to be set at 3% with no cap - Nikkei Asia (11/25/2025)
16. [en-US] South Korea’s Lee promotes arms exports to UAE, Africa - Nikkei Asia (11/25/2025)
17. [en-US] M5.8 quake hits southwestern Japan, no tsunami warning - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (11/25/2025)
18. [en-US] Bain to offload $2bn worth of Kioxia shares - Nikkei Asia (11/25/2025)
19. [en-US] Japan PM affirms close cooperation with Trump after U.S.-China talks - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (11/25/2025)
20. [en-US] TSMC sues former employee over alleged data leak - Nikkei Asia (11/25/2025)