Shingo Yamagami

Join Shingo Yamagami, a former Japanese ambassador and seasoned diplomat, alongside Bonnie Glaser, a leading China analyst, as they delve into the recent tensions between China, Japan, and Taiwan. They unpack Japanese PM Takaichi's remarks that sparked a diplomatic crisis and explore why Beijing reacted so strongly, linking it to Xi Jinping's loss of face and escalating anti-Japanese sentiments. The discussion turns to Japan's strategic importance in the region and how China employs coercion to deter other nations from challenging its influence.