John J. Tkacik, Jr. is a retired US foreign service officer who has served in Taipei and Beijing and is now director of the ...

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The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of underlying inflation likely grew at a slower pace last month, offering policymakers some breathing room to address weakness in the US labor market.

Key Points and Summary – China’s scripted coast-guard incursions around the Senkaku Islands aim to normalize control through mass and proximity. -But Japan has reorganized for rapid joint action, ...

Japan regularly reports Chinese military movements within its air defense identification zone, including flight operations by drones.

Inoue defends his undisputed super bantamweight championship against David Picasso at Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi ...

Naoya Inoue vs Alan Picasso headlines Riyadh’s ‘Night of the Samurai’ with Japanese champions and rising stars in world title bouts.

Could China successfully invade Japan if the USA remained neutral? This deep dive explores the military capabilities, ...

China's defence minister trumpeted Beijing's efforts to reshape global governance, warning on Thursday against an increasingly divided world "defined by the rule of the jungle", while saying his ...

TOKYO -- Japan's 10 major power utilities will collaborate with financial institutions to prevent the illicit use of bank accounts, part of the country's efforts to crack down on money laundering.

In the first five months of 2025 total industry net profits (including those of foreign carmakers) fell by 12%, year on year, ...

Canadian-British striking maestro Jake Peacock is buzzing with excitement about his opportunity to compete at ONE 173 in Japan.