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Japan Faces Diplomatic Friction with China and South Korea

The Japanese state is currently managing separate diplomatic developments with the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea. On 24 February 2026, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (hereinafter: MOFCOM) announced the implementation of export controls targeting 20 Japanese technology and defence entities. These measures restrict the transfer of dual-use items to specific corporations...

South Korean President Lee to Arrive in Beijing for High-Level Economic Summit

BEIJING — South Korea’s president, Lee Jae-myung, will arrive in the capital of the People’s Republic of China on 4 January 2026 for a state visit and a high-level summit with President Xi Jinping. The four-day itinerary includes a primary meeting in Beijing followed by a visit to Shanghai, marking the second encounter between the two leaders...