7 d. ago Beijing freezes Japan youth exchange programmes over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

Beijing has frozen youth exchange programmes with Tokyo amid continuing fallout over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, a diplomatic source said, raising concern that the bilateral rift could affect generations to come. The Japanese side was told about the cancelled programmes in recent weeks after China launched retaliatory measures against Japan over Takaichi’s comments earlier this month, according to the diplomatic source. “Usually, November and December are the...

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7 d. ago Beijing freezes Japan youth exchange programmes over Takaichi Taiwan row

Beijing has frozen youth exchange programmes with Tokyo amid the fallout over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, according to a diplomatic source, raising concern that the bilateral rift could affect younger generations. The Japanese side was told about the cancelled programmes after China launched retaliatory measures against Japan over Takaichi’s comments earlier this month, the source said. “Usually, November and December are the season for youth exchanges, but now...

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7 d. ago Exclusive | Beijing freezes Japan youth exchange programmes over Takaichi Taiwan row

Exclusive | Beijing freezes Japan youth exchange programmes over Takaichi Taiwan row  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago Exchanges between Hong Kong, Japan must align with China’s ‘dignity’: John Lee

All official exchanges between Hong Kong and Japan should respect the nation’s dignity and align with the benefits of Hongkongers, the city leader has said as he raised doubts over the effectiveness of such interactions amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute between Beijing and Tokyo. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s remarks came on Monday, after it was reported that the administration had called off several exchanges with the Japanese consulate in Hong Kong and postponed discussions. “The...

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2 w. ago Japanese yen weakens to 9‑month low, hits 155 to US dollar amid uncertainties

The Japanese yen slid to a nine-month low against the US dollar, breaching a closely watched threshold of 155 amid domestic policy uncertainties, fading expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, and amplified China-Japan tensions over Taiwan. The yen’s exchange rate briefly weakened beyond 155.3 to the dollar on Tuesday before improving slightly, while broader markets also came under pressure. Stocks slumped, bonds were sold off, and long-term yields jumped to multi-decade highs,...

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3 w. ago Japan and China exchange barbs after prime minister's remarks about Taiwan

Japan and China exchange barbs after prime minister's remarks about Taiwan  Politico

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3 w. ago Japan, China exchange barbs after Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan

Japan, China exchange barbs after Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan  Washington Times

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3 w. ago Japan and China exchange barbs after PM Takaichi's remarks over Taiwan

Japan and China exchange barbs after PM Takaichi's remarks over Taiwan  Newsday

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