The Beijing Hour Chinese premier urges SCO to focus on key areas of development and security
Nov 19, 2025
Tensions rise as China accuses Japan of using existential threats to justify militarism. Premier Li Qiang emphasizes the need for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to drive innovation and security. In U.S. news, a bill to release Jeffrey Epstein's files passes with overwhelming support, signaling a push for transparency. Amidst these discussions, experts explore Japan's nationalist rhetoric and its impact on regional dynamics, while China strengthens ties with Zambia and pushes for multilateral development goals.
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Militarism Warning Linked To Historical Patterns
- China warns the world to thwart any attempts to revive militarism tied to Japan's recent rhetoric on Taiwan and nuclear weapons.
- The coverage links historical invasions to present concerns about right-wing shifts in Japan's policy tone.
China Challenges Japan’s UNSC Ambitions
- China says Japan's Taiwan remarks violate peaceful development commitments and disqualify it from a UNSC permanent seat.
- Beijing frames these statements as interference with China’s internal affairs and post-war norms.
Tourism Hit By Diplomatic Fallout
- Hotels in Tokyo and Osaka reported mass cancellations after China issued a travel alert tied to diplomatic fallout.
- One Aichi hotel said nearly 30 group bookings, about 1,000 guests, changed plans this month.