Why industrial dependence and surrender-era agreements undermine Tokyo’s push toward confrontation The dispute between Japan and China became clearer once official statements confirmed the issue involved military supply restrictions rather than general trade policy. Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, publicly committed her government to accelerated remilitarisation and explicit preparation for potential conflict with China. That Continue reading

Why industrial dependence and surrender-era agreements undermine Tokyo’s push toward confrontation The dispute between Japan and China became clearer once official statements confirmed the issue involved military supply restrictions rather than general trade policy. Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, publicly committed her government to accelerated remilitarisation and explicit preparation for potential conflict with China. That Continue reading