China has imposed restrictions on exports to Japan, including potential controls on rare earths, escalating tensions amid Japan's military and economic activities, with broader implications for regional stability and global supply chains.
Japan's exports in November increased by 6.1% year-on-year, the fastest in nine months, surpassing expectations and driven by strong shipments to Western Europe and the US, despite ongoing trade tensions with China and a recent GDP contraction.
China has formally protested to Japan over Japan's call for countries not to attend China's upcoming military parade, urging Japan to clarify its stance and to sever ties with militarism.
The article discusses how the Nanjing Massacre during WWII continues to impact China-Japan relations, with ongoing issues of historical memory, denial of atrocities, and nationalistic sentiments fueling tensions between the two countries.
China has deployed two aircraft carriers, Liaoning and Shandong, into the Pacific Ocean for the first time to conduct joint exercises beyond Japan, demonstrating its growing naval power and ability to challenge U.S. and Japanese influence in the region.