How China's Japan-bashing is indirectly targeting Washington

CommentBroad strategy aims to weaken foundations of US-led order in AsiaRemarks about Taiwan from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, right, sparked vigorous pushback from the government of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, left, that could also be aimed at the U.S.-led order in Asia. © APHIROYUKI AKITAAugust 9, 2026 18:00 JSTTOKYO -- China's Japan-bashing shows no sign of abating, pressuring the two nations' relationship in areas such as diplomacy, security and trade.