Overall Highlights

• A significant earthquake of 7.5 magnitude struck northeastern Japan, causing injuries and prompting tsunami warnings.
• China’s Foreign Minister reiterated that supporting Taiwan’s independence violates international law, reflecting ongoing tensions over Taiwan.
• Japan and China are engaged in a diplomatic spat over claims of radar lock-on incidents involving military aircraft, highlighting regional security concerns.
• Japan’s economy is showing resilience with record foreign-currency bond offerings, while China reports a record trade surplus, indicating strong export performance.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• China condemns any support for Taiwan’s independence as unconstitutional and a violation of international law.
• Reports indicate a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan, with China monitoring the situation closely, including tsunami forecasts.
• China’s military activities, including the passage of the Liaoning aircraft carrier, are framed as legitimate exercises in response to Japan’s military movements.

Japan Perspective (Japan Sources)

• Japan reports 30 injuries from the recent earthquake, with warnings of potential aftershocks and ongoing recovery efforts.
• Japan denies China’s claims regarding radar lock-on incidents, asserting that their military operations are lawful and defensive.
• Tensions between Japan and China are escalating over military encounters, with both sides exchanging accusations regarding airspace violations.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] Chinese FM: Supporting ‘Taiwan secession’ violates China’s constitution, international law - news.cgtn.com (12/9/2025)
2. [en-US] Fukushima wastewater discharge halted after strong Japan quake - news.cgtn.com (12/9/2025)
3. [en-US] JMA issues tsunami forecast after 7.6-magnitude quake hits northeastern Japan - China Daily - Global Edition (12/8/2025)
4. [en-US] 7.5-magnitude quake hits sea off east coast of Honshu, Japan: CENC - 新华网 (12/8/2025)
5. [en-US] 30 injured after massive quake in Japan, warning of more stronger tremors - South China Morning Post (12/8/2025)
6. [en-US] M7.2 quake hits Japan - reports - news.cgtn.com (12/8/2025)
7. [en-US] Flash: Powerful earthquake rocks Japan’s Aomori Prefecture - 新华网 (12/8/2025)
8. [en-US] ‘The Takaichi Fallout’: Japan’s tourism freeze - news.cgtn.com (12/8/2025)
9. [en-US] Japan claims spotting China’s Liaoning carrier formation heading northeast along Ryukyu Islands; voyage legitimate, can boost far seas capabilities: expert - Global Times (12/8/2025)
10. [en-US] Incident key lies in Japanese fighter jets’ unauthorized intrusion into Chinese side’s exercise and training area, FM on Japan’s claim of ‘radar illumination’ on SDF fighter jets - Global Times (12/8/2025)
11. [en-US] 30 injured as magnitude-7.5 quake hits northeastern Japan - Nikkei Asia (12/9/2025)
12. [en-US] US to let Nvidia sell H200 AI chips to China but not Blackwell: Trump - Nikkei Asia (12/8/2025)
13. [en-US] Japan foreign-currency bond offerings break annual record at $160bn - Nikkei Asia (12/8/2025)
14. [en-US] US Main Street businesses expand to Asia and beyond as tariffs bite - Nikkei Asia (12/8/2025)
15. [en-US] Japan and China trade barbs over radar lock-on as row shows no signs of abating - The Japan Times (12/8/2025)
16. [en-US] Japan denies China’s claim interference led to radar lock on SDF fighters - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (12/8/2025)
17. [en-US] Japan counters Chinese radar lock-on claims amid tensions - 朝日新聞 (12/8/2025)
18. [en-US] UK, Europe emerge as robotaxi battleground for Baidu and Waymo - Nikkei Asia (12/8/2025)
19. [en-US] China’s humanoid robot makers ramp up production despite tech hurdles - Nikkei Asia (12/8/2025)
20. [en-US] China’s trade surplus tops record $1tn as exports rebound - Nikkei Asia (12/8/2025)