No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.

Diplomatic crises often change the stakes for each, and for the Japanese, the consequences of this crisis are multifaceted. Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, was the initial focal point. As the Washington Post editorial board aptly noted,

The Japanese entertainment industry has become increasingly reliant on China in recent years. China is the world’s second-largest market for anime, with fantasy films like “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Movie: Infinity Castle,” which was released last month, rising to the top of the Chinese box office.

China imposes travel bans & economic pressure on Japan over Taiwan remarks. See the impact on tourism & trade. Japan holds firm. Click to learn more about this escalating dispute.

China seems to have decided to freeze out the Takaichi government for as long as it takes. Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae (left) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2025.

China is trying to impose economic costs on Japan for wading into the issue of Taiwan. But experts say the escalating dispute could ultimately hurt China too.

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A private Chinese company has announced it is producing hypersonic missiles capable of reaching Japan, marking a rare move for a non-state-owned firm in China. Lingkong Tianxing, also known as Space Transportation,