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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 27 Kyodo - Security officers stand guard in front of Shanghai Stadium in the Chinese coastal city, ahead of an AFC Champions League Elite first-round match between Shanghai Shenhua and Japan's Vissel Kobe on Nov. 26, 2025, amid a worsening diplomatic row between the two countries. (Kyodo)

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Security officers stand guard in front of Shanghai Stadium in the Chinese coastal city, ahead of an AFC Champions League Elite first-round match between Shanghai Shenhua and Japan's Vissel Kobe on Nov. 26, 2025, amid a worsening diplomatic row between the two countries.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Police officers stand guard in front of Shanghai Stadium in the Chinese coastal city, ahead of an AFC Champions League Elite first round match between Shanghai Shenhua and Japan's Vissel Kobe on Nov. 26, 2025, amid a worsening diplomatic row between the two countries.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Security officers stand guard in front of Shanghai Stadium in the Chinese coastal city, ahead of an AFC Champions League Elite first-round match between Shanghai Shenhua and Japan's Vissel Kobe on Nov. 26, 2025, amid a worsening diplomatic row between the two countries.

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Protest over Japan PM Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan

People gather around the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2025, in protest over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on the situation in Taiwan, which has led to a diplomatic row between Japan and China.

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Xinhua satirizes Japan PM Takaichi

Photo taken in Beijing on Nov. 20, 2025, shows the official Xinhua News Agency's post on X, satirically portraying Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as she sees a reflection of herself wearing the uniform of the Imperial Japanese Army. Her recent remarks on Taiwan have led to a diplomatic row between the two countries.

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Xinhua satirizes Japan PM Takaichi

Photo taken in Beijing on Nov. 20, 2025, shows the official Xinhua News Agency's post on X, satirically portraying Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as she sees a reflection of herself wearing the uniform of the Imperial Japanese Army. Her recent remarks on Taiwan have led to a diplomatic row between the two countries.

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Chinese papers rap Japan PM Takaichi

Photo taken in Beijing on Nov. 20, 2025, shows the Nov. 20 editions of Chinese newspapers criticizing Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her recent remarks on Taiwan amid an escalating diplomatic row between the two countries.

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Chinatown in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2012, shows a street in Yokohama's Chinatown, where a banner to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, as well as the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is displayed. A row between Japan and China over disputed islands in the East China Sea has led to a decline in tourism and sparked concern in Chinatowns across Japan.

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China activist Chen departs for NY

BEIJING, China - A white van believed to be carrying Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng leaves a Beijing hospital on May 19, 2012. Chen left Beijing the same day by airplane for New York, ending a diplomatic row between China and the United States over his fate and human rights.

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China activist Chen departs for NY

BEIJING, China - Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng (in wheelchair) heads for his flight bound for New York at Beijing's international airport on May 19, 2012. Chen left Beijing by air for New York, ending a diplomatic row between China and the United States over his fate and human rights.

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China activist Chen departs for NY

BEIJING, China - Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng (in wheelchair) heads for his flight bound for New York at Beijing's international airport on May 19, 2012. Chen left Beijing by air for New York, ending a diplomatic row between China and the United States over his fate and human rights.

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China activist Chen departs for NY

BEIJING, China - Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng (in wheelchair) heads for his flight bound for New York at Beijing's international airport on May 19, 2012. Chen left Beijing by air for New York, ending a diplomatic row between China and the United States over his fate and human rights.

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China activist Chen departs for NY

BEIJING, China - Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng (in wheelchair) heads for his flight bound for New York at Beijing's international airport on May 19, 2012. Chen left Beijing by air for New York, ending a diplomatic row between China and the United States over his fate and human rights.

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties.

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties.

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties.

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties.

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties.

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Emperor, empress visit children's hospital in Toronto

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L in 2nd row) and Empress Michiko visit the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, one of Canada's largest research institutes, on July 9. The imperial couple are visiting Canada to mark the 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and Canada. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Koizumi mulls sending senior official to S. Korea over isle dispute

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks with reporters at his official residence on April 20. He said he is considering sending Vice Foreign Minister Shotaro Yachi to Seoul to try to settle a row over Japan's maritime survey plan near disputer Sea of Japan islets. ''I want (both sides) to talk well and resolve (the issue) through diplomatic negotiations in a level-headed manner,'' Koizumi said.

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Event marking Japan-China 50th diplomatic anniv.

Two-time figure skating Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu (front row, C) poses for a photo during a celebratory event held in Tokyo exactly 50 years to the day since the normalization of Japan-China diplomatic relations on Sept. 29, 2022.

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Hanyu at event marking Japan-China 50th diplomatic anniv.

Two-time figure skating Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu (front row, C) poses for a photo during a celebratory event held in Tokyo exactly 50 years to the day since the normalization of Japan-China diplomatic relations on Sept. 29, 2022.

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Hanyu at event marking Japan-China 50th diplomatic anniv.

Two-time figure skating Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu (front row, C) poses for a photo during a celebratory event held in Tokyo exactly 50 years to the day since the normalization of Japan-China diplomatic relations on Sept. 29, 2022.

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Event marking Japan-China 50th diplomatic anniv.

Two-time figure skating Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu (front row, C) poses for a photo during a celebratory event held in Tokyo exactly 50 years to the day since the normalization of Japan-China diplomatic relations on Sept. 29, 2022.

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Koizumi mulls sending senior official to S. Korea over isle disp

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks with reporters at his official residence on April 20. He said he is considering sending Vice Foreign Minister Shotaro Yachi to Seoul to try to settle a row over Japan's maritime survey plan near disputer Sea of Japan islets. ''I want (both sides) to talk well and resolve (the issue) through diplomatic negotiations in a level-headed manner,'' Koizumi said. (Kyodo)

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Japanese Government Release Three More Britons

1940 front page Daily Telegraph Japanese Government Release Three More Britons after diplomatic row and transatlantic flight resume. 5th August 1940 issue. Date: 1940

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Royal couple marks 120th anniv. of Japan-Brazil ties

Japan's Prince Akishino (C on front row) and Princess Kiko (R) attend a ceremony at the National Congress building in Brasilia on Nov. 5, 2015, to mark the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil. Prince Akishino said bilateral ties will be further enhanced. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Emperor, empress visit children's hospital in Toronto

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L in 2nd row) and Empress Michiko visit the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, one of Canada's largest research institutes, on July 9. The imperial couple are visiting Canada to mark the 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and Canada. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties. (Kyodo)

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties. (Kyodo)

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties. (Kyodo)

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties. (Kyodo)

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties. (Kyodo)

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China activist Chen departs for NY

BEIJING, China - Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng (in wheelchair) heads for his flight bound for New York at Beijing's international airport on May 19, 2012. Chen left Beijing by air for New York, ending a diplomatic row between China and the United States over his fate and human rights. (Kyodo)

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China activist Chen departs for NY

BEIJING, China - A white van believed to be carrying Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng leaves a Beijing hospital on May 19, 2012. Chen left Beijing the same day by airplane for New York, ending a diplomatic row between China and the United States over his fate and human rights. (Kyodo)

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China activist Chen departs for NY

BEIJING, China - Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng (in wheelchair) heads for his flight bound for New York at Beijing's international airport on May 19, 2012. Chen left Beijing by air for New York, ending a diplomatic row between China and the United States over his fate and human rights. (Kyodo)

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China activist Chen departs for NY

BEIJING, China - Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng (in wheelchair) heads for his flight bound for New York at Beijing's international airport on May 19, 2012. Chen left Beijing by air for New York, ending a diplomatic row between China and the United States over his fate and human rights. (Kyodo)

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China activist Chen departs for NY

BEIJING, China - Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng (in wheelchair) heads for his flight bound for New York at Beijing's international airport on May 19, 2012. Chen left Beijing by air for New York, ending a diplomatic row between China and the United States over his fate and human rights. (Kyodo)

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Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, vandalism, ketchup

The wall of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, Czech Republic, was stained with ketchup by someone on the night of April 23, 2021. Czechia has been engaged in a diplomatic row with Russia after Czech security services announced they had well-founded suspicions that Russian secret service officers had been involved in the 2014 ammunition depot blast in Vrbetice, southern Moravia. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, vandalism, ketchup

The wall of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, Czech Republic, was stained with ketchup by someone on the night of April 23, 2021. Czechia has been engaged in a diplomatic row with Russia after Czech security services announced they had well-founded suspicions that Russian secret service officers had been involved in the 2014 ammunition depot blast in Vrbetice, southern Moravia. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, vandalism, ketchup

The wall of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, Czech Republic, was stained with ketchup by someone on the night of April 23, 2021. Czechia has been engaged in a diplomatic row with Russia after Czech security services announced they had well-founded suspicions that Russian secret service officers had been involved in the 2014 ammunition depot blast in Vrbetice, southern Moravia. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, vandalism, ketchup

The wall of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, Czech Republic, was stained with ketchup by someone on the night of April 23, 2021. Czechia has been engaged in a diplomatic row with Russia after Czech security services announced they had well-founded suspicions that Russian secret service officers had been involved in the 2014 ammunition depot blast in Vrbetice, southern Moravia. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, vandalism, ketchup

The wall of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, Czech Republic, was stained with ketchup by someone on the night of April 23, 2021. Czechia has been engaged in a diplomatic row with Russia after Czech security services announced they had well-founded suspicions that Russian secret service officers had been involved in the 2014 ammunition depot blast in Vrbetice, southern Moravia. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, vandalism, ketchup

The wall of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, Czech Republic, was stained with ketchup by someone on the night of April 23, 2021. Czechia has been engaged in a diplomatic row with Russia after Czech security services announced they had well-founded suspicions that Russian secret service officers had been involved in the 2014 ammunition depot blast in Vrbetice, southern Moravia. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, vandalism, ketchup

The wall of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, Czech Republic, was stained with ketchup by someone on the night of April 23, 2021. Czechia has been engaged in a diplomatic row with Russia after Czech security services announced they had well-founded suspicions that Russian secret service officers had been involved in the 2014 ammunition depot blast in Vrbetice, southern Moravia. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, vandalism, ketchup

The wall of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, Czech Republic, was stained with ketchup by someone on the night of April 23, 2021. Czechia has been engaged in a diplomatic row with Russia after Czech security services announced they had well-founded suspicions that Russian secret service officers had been involved in the 2014 ammunition depot blast in Vrbetice, southern Moravia. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, vandalism, ketchup

The wall of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, Czech Republic, was stained with ketchup by someone on the night of April 23, 2021. Czechia has been engaged in a diplomatic row with Russia after Czech security services announced they had well-founded suspicions that Russian secret service officers had been involved in the 2014 ammunition depot blast in Vrbetice, southern Moravia. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, vandalism, ketchup

The wall of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Brno, Czech Republic, was stained with ketchup by someone on the night of April 23, 2021. Czechia has been engaged in a diplomatic row with Russia after Czech security services announced they had well-founded suspicions that Russian secret service officers had been involved in the 2014 ammunition depot blast in Vrbetice, southern Moravia. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Japan's revocation of S. Korea's preferential trade status

Japanese trade minister Hiroshige Seko speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 2, 2019, after Japan's Cabinet approved plans to revoke South Korea's preferential status as a trade partner from Aug. 28 amid a bitter diplomatic row between the two countries. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo