Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Japan are escalating, particularly over Taiwan and military posturing.
• Japan is considering new laws to penalize sex buyers, which may reflect broader societal issues and governmental responses.
• China is wary of Japan’s militarism resurgence, viewing it as a threat to regional stability.
• Both nations are experiencing economic challenges, with Japan facing rising bankruptcies and China focusing on domestic tourism alternatives.
• Diplomatic relations are strained, affecting multilateral summits and regional cooperation.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• Japan’s proposed measures against sex buyers may be inadequate and reflect deeper societal issues.
• China is critical of Japan’s military developments, warning of a resurgence of Japanese militarism.
• Beijing rejects Japan’s recent statements regarding Taiwan, calling them unacceptable and demanding retractions.
• Chinese media highlight the potential economic impact of Japanese tourists choosing alternative destinations due to rising tensions.

Japan Perspective (Japan Sources)

• Japan’s government is under pressure to address domestic issues like sex work and rising bankruptcies amid economic challenges.
• Japanese outlets emphasize the need for a strong stance against China’s perceived bullying, particularly regarding Taiwan.
• The Japan-China-South Korea summit has been affected by diplomatic disputes, indicating broader regional tensions.
• Japan’s media reports on China’s economic advancements, such as the rise of Moore Threads, highlighting competitive concerns.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] Japan weighs plan to punish sex buyers, but will it be enough? - South China Morning Post (12/5/2025)
2. [en-US] Domestic resorts gain traction as an alternative to Japan amid tension - Global Times (12/4/2025)
3. [en-US] Foreign experts, officials warn of resurgence of Japanese militarism - news.cgtn.com (12/4/2025)
4. [en-US] Beijing ‘absolutely does not accept’ Takaichi’s apparent Taiwan climbdown - South China Morning Post (12/4/2025)
5. [en-US] Macroscope | India and Japan show impact of Trump’s tariffs extend beyond trade - South China Morning Post (12/4/2025)
6. [en-US] FM says Takaichi’s latest Taiwan remarks ‘certainly unacceptable’; experts warn PM’s move a ‘strategic deception’ - Global Times (12/4/2025)
7. [en-US] Penang set to scoop up Chinese tourists skipping Japan, Thailand’s Hat Yai - South China Morning Post (12/4/2025)
8. [en-US] Chinese FM says reports on Takaichi’s latest statement over Taiwan inaccurate, urges Japan to correct mistakes and retract erroneous remarks - Global Times (12/4/2025)
9. [en-US] ‘The Takaichi Fallout’: Rising bankruptcies test Japan’s economy - news.cgtn.com (12/4/2025)
10. [en-US] Enough of Japan’s empty talk: It’s time for action on promises - China Daily (12/4/2025)
11. [en-US] Nikkei Asia - Business, Politics, Economy and Tech News & Analysis - Nikkei Asia (12/5/2025)
12. [en-US] China’s Nvidia challenger Moore Threads jumps over 5-fold in trading debut - Nikkei Asia (12/5/2025)
13. [en-US] Japan-China-South Korea summit falls victim to diplomatic row over Taiwan - Nikkei Asia (12/4/2025)
14. [en-US] Trump’s National Defense Strategy to hail South Korea as ‘model ally’ - Nikkei Asia (12/4/2025)
15. [en-US] Kokuyo makes $185m tender for Vietnam’s Thien Long Group - Nikkei Asia (12/4/2025)
16. [en-US] Kyodo News Digest: Dec. 4, 2025 - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (12/4/2025)
17. [en-US] Nepal’s new 100-rupee banknote revives border dispute with India - Nikkei Asia (12/4/2025)
18. [en-US] India and China make trade a climate issue as EU carbon levy looms - Nikkei Asia (12/4/2025)
19. [en-US] China’s DJI makes final plea for security review to avert US sales ban - Nikkei Asia (12/4/2025)
20. [en-US] Why Takaichi must stand up to Beijing’s bullying - The Japan Times (12/4/2025)