Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted Myanmar's elected government in a Feb. 1 coup, presides over an Armed Forces Day parade in Naypyitaw on March 27. 
The Nikkei View

All nations must work together to stop violence in Myanmar

China and Russia face no disadvantage in ending military crackdown on civilians

31 March 2021
Chinese and U.S. officials are seen at the opening session of the countries' two-day meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, on March 18. 
The Nikkei View

US must coordinate with allies in its engagement with China

Tokyo and Seoul need to bridge divides to confront regional security issues

24 March 2021
The leaders of the U.S., Japan, India and Australia participate in the Quad's virtual summit on March 12. (Photo by Kei Higuchi)
The Nikkei View

Quad should form foundation for broader international cooperation

Framework offers diplomatic and economic counterweight to China

17 March 2021
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Premier Li Keqiang sing the national anthem at the opening session of the National People's Congress in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on March 5. 
The Nikkei View

World must be cautious of friction created by China's 2035 plan

Plans to surpass US and restrict democracy in Hong Kong will draw criticism

10 March 2021
Protesters clash with riot police during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on Feb. 28.
The Nikkei View

Myanmar military's use of force against civilians is unacceptable

Authorities must not repeat tragic 1988 crackdown that left thousands dead

3 March 2021
There have been a series of incursions by China Coast Guard vessels into Japanese territorial waters near the Senkaku Islands, which China claims as the Diaoyu Islands.
The Nikkei View

Japan must address legal and practical gaps in maritime security

Aggressive Chinese presence in Senkaku waters requires careful response

24 February 2021
Yoshiro Mori announces his resignation as Japan's Olympics chief after coming under fire for making sexist comments about women, in Tokyo on Feb. 12.  
The Nikkei View

Japan must use Mori's resignation to change outdated thinking

Gender equality and diverse opinions should be embraced

17 February 2021
A view of the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands, which China claims and calls the Diaoyu Islands. 
The Nikkei View

Global teamwork vital in addressing aggressive China Coast Guard law

New legislation aims to legitimize actions not permitted under international law

10 February 2021
Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, apologized to "everyone who was offended" by his remarks about women but said he would not resign.
The Nikkei View

Olympics chief Mori's derogatory comments erode trust in games

Generalizations about women risk perpetuating Japan's gender gap

5 February 2021
A supporter of Aung San Suu Kyi holds a photo of the detained leader outside the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok on Feb. 1. 
The Nikkei View

Myanmar military's coup is unacceptable

Failure to return power to civilian regime risks new round of sanctions

3 February 2021
South Korean President Moon Jae-in meets with local and foreign journalists at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on Jan. 18.
The Nikkei View

South Korea's Moon Jae-in must put his words on Japan into action

Significant steps still needed to resolve diplomatic row between Tokyo and Seoul

27 January 2021
A view of Beijing on Jan.15: China's economy has not escaped the impact of the coronavirus.   
The Nikkei View

China's economy is not out of the woods yet

Positive growth belies unresolved structural challenges

20 January 2021
There is no doubt that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s real intention is to meet with the new U.S. president. 
The Nikkei View

Denuclearization in North Korea is the only way forward

Plan for self-sufficient development shows country is headed in wrong direction

13 January 2021
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at an Oct. 23 event marking the 70th anniversary of the participation of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army in the Korean War, in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
The Nikkei View

Today's nonpolar world requires new international order

Multilateral framework should include China, rather than isolate it

6 January 2021
Jiang Fan, president of Alibaba's Taobao and Tmall platforms, speaks at an event marking Alibaba's Singles Day global shopping festival in Hangzhou, China, on Nov. 12.
23 December 2020
A containership in Shenzhen, China, in September: There are concerns that Beijing's export control law could also cover raw materials produced in China, processed overseas then exported to a third country.
The Nikkei View

China's extraterritorial use of export control law draws concern

Beijing's willingness to leverage trade for foreign influence requires scrutiny

16 December 2020
Pro-democracy activists, from left, Joshua Wong, Ivan Lam and Agnes Chow arrive at court in Hong Kong on Nov. 23. All three were handed prison sentences.
The Nikkei View

Beijing's crackdown on free speech in Hong Kong is unacceptable

Attempt to hold young democracy activists accountable for protests is absurd

9 December 2020
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a CEO forum via video link ahead of the APEC leaders' summit on Nov. 19. 
The Nikkei View

China's TPP ambition should be viewed with caution

Members must avoid sacrificing standards to expand pact

2 December 2020
A photo of Group of 20 leaders is projected onto Salwa Palace in the At-Turaif District, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, on Nov. 20.
The Nikkei View

Now is the time to restore international cooperation

Coordinated action is crucial to ending pandemic and creating new prosperity

25 November 2020
Leaders and trade ministers from the 15 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership countries pose for a virtual group photo during the signing ceremony hosted by Vietnam on Nov. 15.   © AP
The Nikkei View

RCEP countries must work to convince India to join trade pact

Agreement should move toward greater tariff liberalization, more rigorous rules

18 November 2020
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden speaks to reporters about efforts to fight the pandemic in Wilmington, Delaware, on Nov. 9.
The Nikkei View

Biden's victory is a chance to restore international order

President-elect's pledge of more diplomatic cooperation welcome change

11 November 2020
China's President Xi Jinping, left, and Premier Li Keqiang take part in an event marking the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's participation in the Korean War, in Beijing on Oct. 23.
The Nikkei View

China's 2035 plan raises fears of greater confrontation with US

Leaders should prioritize support for Chinese people amid pandemic

4 November 2020
People show their support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Hiroshima, Japan, on Oct. 25.
The Nikkei View

Global framework to ban nuclear arms marks significant step

Japan can serve as bridge in weapons reduction talks

29 October 2020
Pro-democracy protesters give the three-fingered salute at an Oct. 15 rally in Bangkok demanding that the government resign and release detained movement leaders.
The Nikkei View

In Thai demonstrations, both sides need restraint

Process for building national consensus cannot be rushed

21 October 2020
From left: Top diplomats Subrahmanyam Jaishankar of India, Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan, Marise Payne of Australia and Mike Pompeo of the U.S. are seen at the Quad ministerial meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 6.
The Nikkei View

Enhanced Quad will provide foundation for Indo-Pacific stability

Cooperation with US, India, Australia crucial for Japan's new government

14 October 2020