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Analysts think Ishiba aims to leverage China’s influence for Japan’s gain, but some fear this could weaken the Washington-Tokyo alliance.

Shares in the owner of Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo fell almost seven per cent on Friday after the company reported a weak quarterly performance in China.

China and Japan are two of Asia’s most powerful nations and the region’s biggest trading partners. Yet centuries of intense rivalry mean their economic embrace can never be taken for granted. Disputes can flare up for all kinds of reasons,

Japan and Malaysia agreed at their summit on Friday to strengthen ties to ensure regional security based on the rule of law an

Tokyo stocks fell Friday for the third straight day, as Nikkei heavyweight Fast Retailing was sold after the operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain reported sluggish earnings in China. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 414.

China and Japan have stepped up engagement in recent months, but analysts say the trajectory of relations will largely come down to Tokyo's political situation and its ties with the incoming Donald Trump administration.

Tiny Tokyo living space likened to a prison cell emerges as online hit amid burgeoning number of foreign tourists visiting Japan.

Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning, weighed down by the selling of Nikkei heavyweight Fast Retailing after the earnings results of the

TOKYO -- The Japanese government is expected to invite Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Japan next month, seeking to pave the way for a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

pose alongside the grand prize and special award winners of an essay contest showcasing unforgettable experiences in China. The award ceremony was held in Tokyo on Dec 27. [Photo by Jiang Xueqing/chinadaily.com.cn] Hiroshi Moriyama, secretary-general of ...

Meanwhile, relations between Japan and South Korea have improved greatly under the administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Ishiba intended to visit South Korea at the beginning of the year but decided against it due to the political turmoil that followed Yoon’s declaration of martial law.