China escalates military and economic pressure on Japan with bombers, detentions and rare-earth curbs

China is stepping up pressure on Japan across multiple fronts: flying bombers near Japanese airspace, detaining Japanese businesspeople, and restricting exports of rare-earth materials vital to Japanese industry. The moves are seen as part of Beijing's broader coercive strategy toward its neighbours in the Indo-Pacific region. The actions pose serious risks to both Japan's economy and national security.

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NYT World · 27d ago · Source ↗

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