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China and Japan Battle for Global Cultural Influence

3/18/2026

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China, Japan Compete

China and Japan have intensified their rivalry, prompting both to use soft power to shape global opinion.
China is expanding cultural influence through gaming and literature, highlighting Black Myth: Wukong and The Three-Body Problem.
Japan's foreign ministry plans cultural outreach in over 20 countries, including tea ceremonies and anime.
The initiative aims to bolster Japan's diplomatic standing and counter China's cultural diplomacy.

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Japan and Taiwan Strengthen Defense

Japan plans to deploy Type 12 cruise missiles and Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles by 2026 to bolster strike capabilities amid rising Pacific tensions.
Taiwan is developing low-cost munitions to bolster its air defense against potential Chinese aggression.
The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) will conduct test flights next year as part of the T-Dome project to create a comprehensive defense network.

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China, Japan Compete

China and Japan have intensified their rivalry, prompting both to use soft power to shape global opinion.
China is expanding cultural influence through gaming and literature, highlighting Black Myth: Wukong and The Three-Body Problem.
Japan's foreign ministry plans cultural outreach in over 20 countries, including tea ceremonies and anime.
The initiative aims to bolster Japan's diplomatic standing and counter China's cultural diplomacy.

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