# Sino-Japanese Relations
Latest news and articles about Sino-Japanese Relations
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A Chilling Record: New Archives Detail Imperial Japan’s Animal-to-Human Blood Experiments
Newly discovered archival documents provide primary evidence of the Imperial Japanese Army injecting animal blood into human subjects during World War II. These findings add to the historical record of war crimes committed in occupied China and continue to influence the strained diplomatic relations between Beijing and Tokyo.
Friction in the First Island Chain: China’s Liaoning Carrier Standoff with Japan
The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning and its strike group have reportedly engaged in multiple tense encounters with Japanese forces during recent Western Pacific deployments. These incidents highlight the growing frequency of tactical friction as China seeks to normalize its naval presence beyond the First Island Chain.
Echoes of Unit 731: New Evidence Details Imperial Japan’s Human-Animal Blood Experiments
A 1940 military report has confirmed that the Imperial Japanese Army conducted lethal experiments injecting animal blood into humans during its occupation of China. These findings, recovered from internal medical journals, provide further evidence of systemic war crimes and continue to complicate historical reconciliation in Northeast Asia.
The Passing of an 'Old Friend': Why Beijing Mourns the Architect of Sino-Japanese Reconciliation
The death of veteran Japanese statesman Yohei Kono has been met with high-level condolences from Beijing, which honored him as a lifelong 'old friend.' His passing underscores the loss of moderate, pro-engagement voices in Japanese politics as regional tensions continue to rise.
End of an Era: Beijing Mourns Yohei Kono, a Rare Bridge in Sino-Japanese Relations
Beijing has officially mourned the death of Yohei Kono, the former Japanese Speaker and architect of the 1993 Kono Statement, calling him a 'lifelong friend.' His passing marks the further decline of the moderate, pro-engagement faction within Japanese politics at a time of heightened regional tension.
The Last of the Liberal Guard: Yohei Kono’s Death and the Vanishing Bridge Between Tokyo and Beijing
The death of veteran Japanese statesman Yohei Kono marks the loss of a critical diplomatic bridge and the author of Japan's most significant historical apology. His passing highlights the shrinking influence of pro-China, 'historical-conscience' politicians within a Tokyo establishment that is increasingly leaning toward nationalism.
Justice with Chinese Characteristics: The 70-Year Legacy of the Shenyang War Crimes Trials
This article examines the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Shenyang and Taiyuan war crimes trials, where the PRC prosecuted 45 Japanese officials. It highlights the unique 're-education' approach used by the CCP and how the legacy of leniency and confession continues to shape modern Sino-Japanese relations and Chinese national identity.
History as a Battlefield: The Enduring Diplomatic War Over the Nanjing Massacre
Tensions between China and Japan have reignited following a proposal in Nagasaki to relabel the Nanjing Massacre as an 'incident.' Beijing is countering this revisionism by highlighting the 1946 legal archives and UNESCO-recognized evidence that underpin the historical and legal reality of the atrocities.
Echoes of the Past: Beijing Warns Against Japan’s ‘Crisis Narrative’ and Strategic Pivot
The draft 2026 Defense White Paper from Japan has sparked intense criticism from Beijing, which views Tokyo's escalating 'crisis narrative' as a pretext for dismantling its pacifist constitution. The article analyzes Japan's strategic shift toward 'counterstrike' capabilities and weapon exports as a destabilizing force that risks a regional arms race.
The Ghosts of Militarism: Beijing Slams Japan’s Strategic Shift as a ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’
China has issued a scathing critique of Japan's 'new role' in regional security, labeling it a deceptive attempt to revive militarism under the guise of international cooperation. Beijing argues that Tokyo's recent defense policy shifts and weapon export deregulations are direct threats to the post-war peace architecture in the Indo-Pacific.
Echoes of Justice: The Tokyo Trial at 80 and China’s Battle for Historical Memory
International scholars convened in Nanjing to mark the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trial, visiting key memorials to emphasize the legal legitimacy of the post-war order. The event highlights China's strategic use of historical archives to counter revisionism and reinforce its role as a defender of global justice.
Legacies of Law: The Tokyo Trials at 80 and China’s Moral Architecture of Peace
International scholars convened in Nanjing to mark the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trials, emphasizing the legal and historical significance of post-WWII justice. Through the 'Unshakable Justice' exhibition, China is reinforcing its role as a defender of the established post-war international order against historical revisionism.