Japan may adopt a tougher line on ties with China: Analysts

Japan would become more wary of China over technology that might be prone to security breaches. PHOTO: AFP
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

TOKYO - China's growing assertiveness in the region, which has shown no signs of abating even during the Covid-19 pandemic, may prompt Japan to raise its guard and re-evaluate the recent improvement in ties with its neighbour, analysts here say.

Already, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has urged the government to scrap a planned state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping - postponed due to the pandemic - as Beijing tightens its tentacles on Hong Kong with a new security law.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.