Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Japan are escalating, particularly regarding Taiwan and military exercises.
• China is critical of Japan’s military actions and perceived provocations, while Japan is concerned about China’s influence and aggression.
• Cultural exchanges and public sentiments are strained, as evidenced by canceled events and public outrage in both countries.
• Economic impacts are anticipated on both sides, particularly in tourism and trade due to the ongoing disputes.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• China views US-Japan military exercises as a direct threat to its sovereignty, particularly regarding Taiwan.
• Chinese officials criticize Japan’s remarks on Taiwan as unconstitutional and provocative, urging retraction from Japanese leaders.
• China has frozen youth exchange programs with Japan in response to tensions over Taiwan-related comments.
• The Chinese government condemns Japan’s military plans near Taiwan as dangerous and escalatory.

Japan Perspective (Japan Sources)

• Japan is concerned about China’s military expansion and its implications for regional security, particularly regarding Taiwan.
• Japanese media highlight the economic ramifications of the China-Japan rift, particularly in tourism and trade.
• Japan’s leadership is urged to maintain a firm stance against perceived Chinese provocations, with calls for diplomatic caution.
• Public sentiment in Japan reflects frustration over China’s actions, impacting cultural exchanges and bilateral relations.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] What US-Japan military exercises can tell us about their Taiwan conflict plans - South China Morning Post (11/28/2025)
2. [en-US] ‘A trampling on Constitution’: JCP lawmaker urges Takaichi to retract Taiwan-related remarks - Global Times (11/28/2025)
3. [en-US] Ayumi Hamasaki’s Shanghai show cancelled as China-Japan rift widens - South China Morning Post (11/28/2025)
4. [en-US] DPP authorities’ act of ‘currying favor with Japan to seek independence’ is despicable: Chinese FM - Global Times (11/28/2025)
5. [en-US] China, Russia slam Japan’s plan to deploy missiles near Taiwan region - news.cgtn.com (11/28/2025)
6. [en-US] Exclusive | Beijing freezes Japan youth exchange programmes over Takaichi Taiwan row - South China Morning Post (11/28/2025)
7. [en-US] Okinawans, the people crushed by the wheel - news.cgtn.com (11/28/2025)
8. [en-US] Public outrage over Chinese man placing hell money in Japanese temple donation box - South China Morning Post (11/28/2025)
9. [en-US] A paper-eating invasive pest could wreak havoc on Japan’s cultural treasures - South China Morning Post (11/28/2025)
10. [en-US] Chinese defense ministry responds intensively to Japan’s dangerous moves - Global Times (11/27/2025)
11. [en-US] Japan’s Yaskawa to invest $180m to build AI-powered robots in US - Nikkei Asia (11/28/2025)
12. [en-US] Rodrigo Duterte fails in appeal bid for interim release - Nikkei Asia (11/28/2025)
13. [en-US] India’s GDP accelerates to 8.2% growth despite tariff headwind - Nikkei Asia (11/28/2025)
14. [en-US] India’s GDP growth accelerates, up 8.2% in July-September - Nikkei Asia (11/28/2025)
15. [en-US] Thai auto expo shows EV price war persists; sales slow to recover - Nikkei Asia (11/28/2025)
16. [en-US] Taiwan’s KMT pushes bill to let Chinese nationals hold political office - Nikkei Asia (11/28/2025)
17. [en-US] Japan eyeing much higher visa fees for foreign nationals - The Japan Times (11/28/2025)
18. [en-US] Trump urged Takaichi not to rise to China’s provocation - 朝日新聞 (11/28/2025)
19. [en-US] Japanese regional airports, Chinese airlines face Taiwan feud fallout - Nikkei Asia (11/28/2025)
20. [en-US] Goldman sees China spat weighing on Japan’s GDP via tourism hit - The Japan Times (11/28/2025)