Author: Jason Douglas

China has used language in the United Nations charter to attack Japan as part of a broad pressure campaign that Tokyo wants Washington to help bring to an end.

The yen weakened following the decision as two members of the banks board suggested future rate rises might come more slowly than some investors anticipated.

Many islanders are resigned to an American presence and are wary of China, as Japan shifts toward stronger defense.

“It’s a provocation for sure” as Japan faces its most severe security environment since World War II.

The Defense Ministry wants more drones and missiles, but the pace of spending increases might look slow to Washington.

Growth is holding. up despite renewed tensions over trade, geopolitics and bond markets, though the AI boom’s outsize role is a growing concern

The friction highlights the growing displeasure among Japan’s nuclear-armed neighbors at Tokyo’s plans to boost its defense capabilities.