3 d. ago China, Evoking World War II, Urges Europe to Take Its Side Against Japan

China, Evoking World War II, Urges Europe to Take Its Side Against Japan  The New York Times

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5 d. ago Japan Pulls Critical Chip Materials from China, Escalating Tech War

Japan Pulls Critical Chip Materials from China, Escalating Tech War  Vision Times

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1 week ago Xi STUNNED As Taiwan Declares 'No Return To China'; Japan 'SCHOOLS' Beijing | Big War Looms?

Xi STUNNED As Taiwan Declares 'No Return To China'; Japan 'SCHOOLS' Beijing | Big War Looms?  The Times of India

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1 week ago German foreign minister in ‘last stages of coordinating’ trip to China

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has revealed he is now in the “last stages of coordinating” a trip to China, after his planned visit to Beijing last month was hastily cancelled. Speaking at the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum on Tuesday, Wadephul said he was “confident” that the trip would be rescheduled soon. It is thought that the conservative minister would be in the Chinese capital in the second week of December. Wadephul postponed his planned trip in October after failing to arrange...

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1 week ago China tells Japan it’s ready for war in fiery propaganda video

China tells Japan it’s ready for war in fiery propaganda video  Yahoo

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1 week ago ‘Blood and lives’: Chinese foreign minister wades into war of words with Japan

Politburo member Wang Yi has become the most senior Chinese official to wade into the war of words over the new Japanese prime minister’s comments on the Taiwan Strait, saying her remarks “crossed a red line”. Wang, who is China’s foreign minister, said China must “resolutely respond” to the comments to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and defend its post-war achievements. “It is shocking that Japan’s current leader has publicly sent the wrong signal of attempting military intervention in the...

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2 w. ago Germany cancels auction of Holocaust artefacts after backlash

Poland’s foreign minister said on Sunday that an “offensive” auction of Holocaust artefacts has been cancelled in Germany, relaying information from his German counterpart, following complaints from Holocaust survivors. Radoslaw Sikorski made the comments on the X platform, saying he and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul “agreed that such a scandal must be prevented”. The top Polish diplomat thanked Wadephul for the information that the auction was cancelled. Earlier, a Holocaust survivors...

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2 w. ago Outcry forces cancellation of Holocaust artefacts auction in Germany

Poland’s foreign minister said on Sunday that an “offensive” auction of Holocaust artefacts has been cancelled in Germany, relaying information from his German counterpart, following complaints from Holocaust survivors. Radoslaw Sikorski made the comments on the X platform, saying he and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul “agreed that such a scandal must be prevented”. The top Polish diplomat thanked Wadephul for the information that the auction was cancelled. Earlier, a Holocaust survivors...

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2 w. ago Japan To Deploy Nuclear Weapons Against China? Big ‘Nuke War’ Declaration Rattles Xi Jinping

Japan To Deploy Nuclear Weapons Against China? Big ‘Nuke War’ Declaration Rattles Xi Jinping  Times of India

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2 w. ago How Baumkuchen ‘tree cake’ survived disasters to become a Japanese favourite

Baumkuchen originated in Germany but has become a wildly popular sweet in Japan, where a prisoner of war on a small western island started making the treat that has thrived in its new homeland. Today, the confectionery known as “tree cake” because of the resemblance to a trunk with rings is considered a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Japan, where Baumkuchen festivals are regularly held. Japanese adaptations, including those using matcha and sweet potatoes, are popular gifts at weddings...

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3 w. ago Diplomatic Tensions Escalate: Japan and China's War of Words Over Taiwan

Diplomatic Tensions Escalate: Japan and China's War of Words Over Taiwan  Devdiscourse

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3 w. ago Beijing slams Japanese PM for ‘seriously damaging’ ties over Taiwan comment

Beijing has criticised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for “seriously damaging bilateral ties and challenging post-war international order” over her remarks last week that Japan could deploy its military in the event of a contingency involving Taiwan. Takaichi on Friday told the Japanese parliament that a Taiwan contingency involving the use of military force could be interpreted as a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan, which could allow Tokyo to engage in military action...

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3 w. ago Germany must work with China to build trust after relations turned frosty: expert

Germany needs to think long term and come up with a strategic vision to revive mutual trust with China following a series of diplomatic “bumps” this year, according to international relations observers. The relationship faced a setback last month when German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul postponed his first trip to China. A German foreign ministry official said the visit was called off after Beijing confirmed only one of his requested meetings. Cui Hongjian, director of the European studies...

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