The Chinese government says bilateral relations and security cooperation between the United States and Japan should contribute to regional peace and stability, not the opposite.

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office

Japan’s recently elected first female premier met the U.S. President on Tuesday to try to set a new tone for U.S.-Japan relations.

Japan has designated 14 airports and 26 seaports for use by its military and coast guard during a contingency.

U.S. President Donald Trump discussed trade with Japan's newly elected leader Sanae Takaichi as Trump began one of the busiest days of his Asia trip.

China has called on its neighbours Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN countries to make greater efforts in science and technology, including carrying out joint scientific and technological research, according to the official Xinhua.

The Chinese government sent the new Japanese prime minister a congratulatory message when she assumed office -- without announcing the act. The move suggests cautiousness from Beijing over how Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will manage relations with Japan's neighbor.

On Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first policy address, which contained remarks on China that aligned closely with information disclosed by Japanese media the previous day.