China–Japan tensions have intensified after Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan triggered diplomatic, economic and military retaliation from Beijing, with domestic politics and shifting geopolitics leaving little room for de-escalation.

Tokyo, Dec 12 (The Conversation) Though China and Japan are experienced in dealing with diplomatic crises, relations between the two neighbours appear to have reached a new low. And this time, their conflict may not be easily resolved.

As China-Japan diplomatic row ripples into entertainment, over 30 Japanese performances have been abruptly cancelled, leaving millions of fans of Japanese culture in China worried about a potential broader cultural ban.

China is turning to a well-used playbook to express its displeasure with Japan over a statement by its prime minister on Taiwan.

No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remark that sparked a diplomatic clash with China was unscripted, documents obtained by an opposition lawmaker show — raising questions over a potential misstep

BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Japan is threatening China militarily which is "completely unacceptable", ‌Chinese ​Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his ‌German counterpart, after Japan said that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese ​military aircraft.

An officer from the Chinese People's Armed Police Force (CAPF) carried out duty operations in front of the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province on December 12, 2025. Photos: VCG