Japan’s major conservative party, shaping policy since 1955
Liberian lawmakers publish a staggered roadmap to establish a UN-backed war crimes court (SWACCOL) and a domestic anti-corruption court, outlining eleven phases, public hearings, and diaspora consultations with a December plenary deadline; momentum is tempered by upcoming elections.
The Guardian, The Japan Times, AP News, and others report Beijing’s export controls on dual-use items target Japanese firms as Tokyo expands its defense posture. Detentions of Japanese nationals in China over alleged rare-earths-related export violations are intensifying the diplomatic row. The moves come after Japanese comments on Taiwan and potential military action raised Beijing’s alarm.
Japan's Diet has passed a law criminalising publicly damaging or defacing the Hinomaru flag to prevent discomfort and protect national symbols. Violators face up to two years in prison or a 200,000 yen fine. The measure is championed by Prime Minister Takaichi but faces constitutional criticism over free speech concerns.
Japan’s lawmakers are in Beijing to restore channels after Tokyo’s Taiwan remarks soured ties; discussions with Chinese officials run through Thursday as both sides seek to mend diplomatic and economic links.