Japan and the Philippines would struggle to stay out. But what about the rest? https://t.co/ZNWSluZgOw ...

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Monday, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. https://t.co/RKaPm9WWC4 ...

Retail billionaire Christo Wiese said South Africa should “know its place” amid fraught ties with the US and be “very diplomatic” in its approach to Washington https://t.co/7vYPpFCK02 ...

Geopolitical Tensions - Japan-China tensions are escalating over Taiwan, with China warning against Japanese military intervention [1][3] - China submitted a letter to the UN vowing resolute self-defense if Japan intervenes militarily, while Japan dismisses China's claims as baseless [3] - Japan's defense minister visited Yonaguni Island, near Taiwan, planning missile deployment, a move potentially provoking China [5][6] - China cites an "enemy status clause" to defend itself without UN approval, a claim Japan deems obsolete [4] Diplomatic Stance - Japan is calling for dialogue but dismissing China's claims regarding its position on Taiwan [3] - Prime Minister Takaichi's statement on Taiwan reflects existing Japanese security policy since 2015, not a new stance [8] - Takaichi stated Japan would consider its defense needs if China uses force against Taiwan, but did not explicitly say Japan would militarily intervene [11][12] - The Chinese government requested a retraction of Takaichi's statement, but the chief cabinet secretary refused [10] Domestic Impact - Takaichi's government, despite being a minority, is unlikely to compromise on the Taiwan issue [9] - Public opinion in Japan is showing a positive rebound in approval for Takaichi's handling of the situation, despite initial hesitancy about the use of force [15] - The diplomatic spat may be boosting Takaichi's approval ratings, with polls showing 72% (Yomiuri) and 65% (Mainichi) approval [13] International Relations - Japan aims to defend the existing rules-based order and views China as challenging it [19] - The US-Japan alliance remains strong, with cooperation on economic security priorities like rare earth minerals and next-generation technology [23][24]

日本在与台湾邻近的西南诸岛部署进攻性武器，中国外交部回应：刻意制造地区紧张，挑动军事对立。这一动向极其危险，需要引起周边国家以及国际社会的高度警惕。中方有决心有能力捍卫国家领土主权。 ...

RT ADAM (@AdameMedia)In 2004 an Israeli spy in the pentagon was caught sending classified US intel on Iran to AlPAC which they then sent to Israel.The charges were dropped.AIPAC is currently bragging about how they are based in America… That’s the problem. https://t.co/temQPiMufO ...

Japan’s military build-up is a response to increasingly aggressive neighbours in China and North Korea and an ever more unreliable ally in America https://t.co/DUVFCdUOM6 ...

A deal in Geneva salvages relations with America. It might not last https://t.co/xpzJABlCj1 ...

RT Bloomberg Opinion (@opinion)Taiwan’s relationship with the US — and its survival — is at a critical juncture.@HalBrands explains why 🎥 https://t.co/OhKCkbyPwt ...

Kim Jung Un's renewed ties with China and Russia are presenting fresh challenges for South Korea, writes @KarishmaJourno (via @opinion) https://t.co/CqOgt8xrqD ...