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- Waseda University Survey Reveals China’s Assertive "Wolf Warrior" Diplomacy Triggers Public Backlash Across East Asian Democracies
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Research
An experimental study involving 6,000 participants in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan finds that aggressive Chinese diplomatic messaging significantly reduces favorability toward Be...
- Waseda University Study Debunks Link Between Higher Education and Declining Fertility Rates in Japan
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Research
Researchers from Japan and Singapore utilized the "Year of the Firehorse" zodiac superstition to conduct a natural experiment on the causal relationship between women’s education a...
- Japan Implements Significant Tobacco and Corporate Tax Hikes to Fund Record Defense Budget Expansion
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Asia
The Japanese government has officially raised taxes on tobacco and corporate earnings to finance a historic surge in national defense spending, which has reached a record nine tril...
- Strategic Deliverables for the Trump-Xi Summit Focus on Diplomatic Restoration and Tangible Trade Stabilisation
Published: Mar 15, 2026
Section: Politics
As preparations intensify for President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to China, foreign policy experts are urging both Washington and Beijing to prioritize concrete, achievable out...
- Japan Denies Official Engagement With Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai Following Historic Private Weekend Visit to Tokyo
Published: Mar 9, 2026
Section: Asia
The Japanese government confirmed on March 9, 2026, that no official diplomatic contact occurred during a weekend trip by Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai. The visit, officially desc...
- The February 26 Military Purge: Examining the Escalating Leadership Crisis Within China’s PLA
Published: Mar 4, 2026
Section: Asia
The Chinese government has intensified its internal crackdown on the military, stripping 10 high-ranking People’s Liberation Army (PLA) officers of their roles as National People’s...
- Pyongyang Responds to U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran: Implications for Deterrence and Korean Peninsula Stability
Published: Mar 4, 2026
Section: Asia
North Korea has reacted sharply to the joint military operation against Iran, viewing the stated goal of regime change as a direct threat to its own security. The escalation comes...
- Beyond Semiconductors: Taiwan’s ‘Social Shield’ and the High Stakes for Democratic Sovereignty
Published: Mar 4, 2026
Section: Asia
While global attention often focuses on Taiwan’s "Silicon Shield," experts argue that the island’s democratic social fabric is equally vital to its survival. In any scenario where...
- New Cinematic Portrayal of Infamous Martial Law Era Murder Sparks Political Debate Over Taiwan Historical Narrative
Published: Feb 28, 2026
Section: Pop Culture
A new film titled Murder of the Century has reignited discussions regarding one of the most notorious crimes of Taiwan’s martial law period. Critics argue the production attempts t...