China Tightens Seafood Scrutiny Demands, Move Seen as De Facto Reaction to PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Contingency Comment

Takaichi’s Taiwan Stance a Threat to Post-War Order

The recent diplomatic crisis sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s assertive remarks on potential military intervention in the Taiwan Strait marks a perilous turning point for East Asia and global stability. Takaichi’s declaration—that a conflict across the Strait could constitute an “existence-threatening crisis” justifying Japan’s collective self-defense—did more than just cross a long-established diplomatic boundary. It shattere…

China Tightens Seafood Scrutiny Demands, Move Seen as De Facto Reaction to PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Contingency Comment

The Chinese government apparently has decided to suspend imports of Japanese seafood despite an agreement that both countries reached to resume import procedures, according to the Global Times, which is affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party’s official newspaper.

Indian seafood stocks jump as China signals suspension of Japanese imports

Indian seafood exporters experienced a sharp rally on Wednesday (19), with some stocks rising as much as 11 per cent, after media reports suggested that China had informed Japan of plans to suspend seafood imports from the country. The potential shift in Chinese buying patterns has sparked optimism among Indian producers, who are searching for new markets amid mounting trade pressures. China's reported move comes only months after Beijing partia…