Japan-China Relations at a Crossroads
July 26, 2016Author: Hiroko Maeda
Categories: In the News
Following their assertive actions in the East China Sea in recent years, Chinese foreign policymakers now find themselves under considerable pressure. China’s expansionist strategies in the East and South China Seas have earned Beijing widespread criticism from the international community. These emerging challenges have prompted the current debate in Japan about how best to respond to China.
Tags: Abe, China, east china sea, foreign policy, fumioi kishida, hague, hiroko maeda, japan-china relations, one-China policy, seikei bunri, South China Sea, un permanent court of arbitration, wang yi
The Nature of China’s Rise and Why It Matters to the U.S. and Japan: A Japanese Perspective
January 19, 2016Author: Hiroko Maeda
China’s military buildup has shaken regional stability and poses a challenge to the U.S.-Japan alliance. This view is broadly shared in the U.S. and Japan, but the respective reasons for concern might be slightly different.
Tags: Asia Pacific, China, china's rise, Democratic Party of Japan, DPJ, foreign policy, Japan, japan-china, maritime, military buildup, power relations, security, us-japan alliiance