China Rejects Japan-Philippines Maritime Border Negotiations, Calls Talks “Illegal and Invalid”

China Rejects Japan-Philippines Maritime Border Negotiations, Calls Talks “Illegal and Invalid”

China has voiced strong opposition to the recent decision by Japan and the Philippines to begin formal maritime boundary negotiations, describing the planned discussions as “illegal and invalid” while reaffirming its own claims over the disputed waters. The announcement came after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during an […]

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Japan’s Would-Be First Female Prime Minister Chooses Diplomacy Over Tradition

Japan’s Would-Be First Female Prime Minister Chooses Diplomacy Over Tradition

Japan’s new Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader, Sanae Takaichi, made headlines today after she chose not to visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, a move seen as a strategic effort to maintain harmony with neighbouring countries amid delicate political negotiations. Takaichi, who became LDP leader on October 4, has been navigating turbulent political waters following the […]

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