Japan Signals a Strategic Shift as It Reassesses China Ties Amid Rising Tensions

Japan Signals a Strategic Shift as It Reassesses China Ties Amid Rising Tensions

In a move that signals growing unease in East Asia, Japan has officially lowered its diplomatic assessment of China for the first time in over ten years. This shift reflects a deeper strain in relations between two of the world’s most powerful economies. For years, Japan had described China as “one of its most important […]

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Southeast Asia Shifts Gears: China Regains Edge as Preferred Superpower Amid Rising Concerns Over US Policies

Southeast Asia Shifts Gears: China Regains Edge as Preferred Superpower Amid Rising Concerns Over US Policies

A new regional survey is revealing a significant shift in how Southeast Asia views global power dynamics—and the message is clear: the balance is tilting again. The State of Southeast Asia 2026 report, released by the ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute on April 7, shows that China has once again emerged […]

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