Shin Kawashima

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Will Ishiba’s minority rule destabilise Japanese politics?

Nov 7, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Shin Kawashima

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may lead a minority government in the wake of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) losing its majority in the elections. In foreign and security policy at least, LDP policies are likely to remain in place, says Japanese academic Shin Kawashima. Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) suffered a significant setback in the lower house elections, falling short of the 233 seats needed for a majority, losing over 50 seats, and ending with just 191.
Beyond Abe’s shadow: Ishiba and a new era in Japan-China relations?

Oct 23, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Shin Kawashima

Japanese academic Shin Kawashima looks at the new Shigeru Ishiba administration and assesses Japan’s future policy direction towards China. He anticipates a departure from the influence of Seiwa Kai, the former Shinzo Abe faction that has long held sway in Japanese politics. The new administration of Shigeru Ishiba has been inaugurated in Japan. Ishiba won the presidential election of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), defeating two other candidates, Shinjiro Koizumi and Sanae Takaichi.
The new Shigeru Ishiba administration and Japan-China relations

Oct 21, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Shin Kawashima

Japanese academic Shin Kawashima looks at the new Shigeru Ishida administration and assesses Japan’s future policy direction towards China. The new administration of Shigeru Ishiba has been inaugurated in Japan. Ishiba won the presidential election of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), defeating two other candidates, Shinjiro Koizumi and Sanae Takaichi. Kishida’s endorsement of Ishiba, prioritising policy continuity, placed him at odds with key figures within his own party.
Japan and China’s path to resolving Fukushima treated water discharge

Oct 3, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Shin Kawashima

Japanese academic Shin Kawashima notes that while Japan and China have reached an agreement on the discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, there is some way to go before a true resolution is reached.
Japanese academic: Stabbing in Shenzhen and Japan-China relations

Sep 30, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Shin Kawashima

The fatal stabbing of a Japanese schoolboy in China has sparked a wave of mutual suspicion and ill-feeling between Japanese and Chinese, says Japanese academic Shin Kawashima. This is not helped by the lack of transparency from China on the investigations into the case, and its anti-espionage laws that have led to several Japanese businessmen being detained. On 18 September 2024, a Japanese child was killed in front of a Japanese school in Shenzhen, China.
Kishida administration’s foreign policy: Hits and misses

Sep 18, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Shin Kawashima

With Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announcing that he will not seek re-election, Japanese academic Shin Kawashima reviews Kishida’s diplomatic choices during his term, particularly Japan-China relations. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not run in the upcoming presidential election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), slated for 27 September, meaning that the Kishida administration, which has been in place since October 2021, will end this fall.
Japanese academic: Are China’s actions in Japanese waters and airspace legal?

Sep 17, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Shin Kawashima

Japanese academic Shin Kawashima notes that the recent appearance of Chinese naval and aircraft in Japanese waters and air space shows Japan and China have different ideas of what is “allowed”, which could lead to misunderstandings. On 26 August 2024, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Shaanxi Y-9 reconnaissance aircraft violated the airspace over Japanese territorial waters off the Danjo islands in Nagasaki prefecture at approximately 11:30 am.
Japan’s sensitive approach to cooperation with Cambodia

Sep 4, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Shin Kawashima

Japanese academic Shin Kawashima notes that Japan-Cambodia relations have grown in the past few decades, but there is still a way to go before Japan can match the US and China in contributing resources and assistance to Cambodia in areas such as security and economy. Japan’s foreign policy is frequently criticised for only following that of the US.
Security issues in East Asia after the US presidential election

Jul 30, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Shin Kawashima

Japanese academic Shin Kawashima notes that the US elections are still hard to predict, but if Trump returns to the presidency, US policy on China may take a tougher turn. There has been a lot of speculation and debate in Japan about the US presidential election in November 2024, and there is a general view gradually forming that Donald Trump will be re-elected.
Attacks on foreigners in China could spur anti-Chinese sentiment

Jul 3, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Shin Kawashima

Despite the Chinese government labelling them as isolated incidents, cases of foreigners being attacked or detained in China are rising, says Japanese academic Shin Kawashima. Recently, there have been a number of incidents involving foreigners in China. In June, four Americans teaching at Beihua University in Jilin city, Jilin province, were attacked with knives while walking in a park.