Yee-Kuang Heng
doctoral candidate at the London School of Economics and Political Science
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This is much-needed streamlining to make Japan's hitherto disjointed intelligence apparatus more fit for purpose,
- Yee Kuang Heng, a professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo, told AFPHürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/new/inte…
On the other hand, some hope that the display of US military might (in Iran and also Venezuela) will enhance deterrence of China,
- Heng told AFPCNAchannelnewsasia.com/east/asia…
Beijing recognizes strength and could calculate that she has more staying power than anticipated and had not buckled under pressure, and therefore will have to somehow deal with her,
However, the two leaders may discuss the fallout from China's economic coercion that both ROK (South Korea) and Japan have experienced over the years,
- Heng told AFPJapan Todayjapantoday.com/category/politi…
Earlier
Chinese FM urges Japan to act prudently, warns against remilitarization after Tokyo launched new intelligence bureau
Global Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202607…Takaichi has spearheaded these efforts since she was elected last October
CNNcnn.com/2026/07…Japan ready to offer missiles and join Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’
The Independentindependent.co.uk/asia/japan…Ninety-five per cent of Japan's oil imports are from the Middle East, with around 70 per cent passing through the Strait of Hormuz
CNAchannelnewsasia.com/east/asia…Japan election results confirm super-majority for Takaichi's party
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/asia…But now Japan’s Sanae Takaichi is basking in the strongest majority for a Japanese government since World War II
CNNcnn.com/2026/02…South Korea's Lee to visit Japan next week for talks with Takaichi
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/01…Takaichi's remarks came as she is set to meet President Lee Jae Myung for a summit in Japan on Tuesday, where the two leaders are expected to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues
The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffair…