Akio Yaita
TaiwanjournalistMale5.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Akio Yaita is a former bureau chief for the Sankei Shimbun in Taipei and a noted journalist specializing in Taiwanese affairs. He recently gained attention for reporting on Shigeru Iwasaki's appointment as a consultant for the Taiwanese government, emphasizing the significance of this unprecedented collaboration between Japan and Taiwan.
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Japanese journalist Akio Yaita was attacked in Taichung after criticizing the Chinese Communist Party.
Fighting transnational repression - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2026-08-10
The recent incident involving an attack against Japanese journalist Akio Yaita in Taichung showed the importance of an immediate response.
Agency calls for laws to counter China repressionTaiwan· 2026-08-10
The violent attack on Japanese media personality Akio Yaita earlier this month highlights the suppression of democracy.
Shen’s courage is Taiwan’s courageTaiwan· 2026-07-26
Akio Yaita is the chief executive officer of the Indo-Pacific Strategy Thinktank, mentioned in relation to an alleged assault.
Two police officers report of interrogation in ChinaTaiwan· 2026-07-16
Akio Yaita was attacked in a hotel lobby in Taichung while giving a speech on cross-strait relations.
Puma Shen to visit US, says he would not be ‘silenced’Taiwan· 2026-07-15
Akio Yaita is a Taipei-based Japanese political commentator who has often criticized China and was allegedly attacked by a Hong Kong passport holder.
Judge calls for task force to deal with Chinese threatsTaiwan· 2026-07-15
Akio Yaita was assaulted by a Chinese man in Taiwan.
Taiwan needs a law to counter repression: expertTaiwan· 2026-07-15
The arrest of a man suspected of assaulting Japanese political commentator Akio Yaita highlights the importance of coordinated law enforcement against transnational repression.
Update screening of Hong KongersTaiwan· 2026-07-14
Akio Yaita is a Taiwan-based political commentator who was allegedly assaulted after giving a speech.
Motion condemning PRC law passes initial hurdleTaiwan· 2026-07-14
Akio Yaita was attacked by a man identified as a Chinese national surnamed Liao inside a hotel lobby after giving a speech.
Suspect in Akio Yaita attack was HK triad member: ‘Mirror Media’Taiwan· 2026-07-14Akio Yaita was allegedly assaulted by a Chinese national in a hotel lobby in Taichung.
Covert CCP cops? Paris has seen it all beforeTaiwan· 2026-07-12
The recent assault on Japanese media personality Akio Yaita in Taichung might have been deliberately chosen as the law’s 'first case' following its implementation.
Chinese moving to set up ‘legal gray zones,’ expert saysTaiwan· 2026-07-11
Akio Yaita was assaulted in Taichung by a Chinese man from Hong Kong and is recovering from his injury.
Activists urge stricter entry screensTaiwan· 2026-07-09
Akio Yaita was attacked and injured by a Chinese national traveling to Taiwan.
Cabinet mulls legal changes after commentator attackedTaiwan· 2026-07-09
Akio Yaita is a Japanese political commentator who was assaulted in Taichung.
MAC slams China for ‘glorifying violence’ after commentator attackTaiwan· 2026-07-09
Yaita has been a vocal critic of the CCP and has argued that Taiwan should maintain its democratic system while strengthening ties with other democracies.
EDITORIAL: Beijing wants to silence criticsTaiwan· 2026-07-09
Akio Yaita was allegedly punched in the face by a man holding a Hong Kong passport.
Political parties raise voices against attack on YaitaTaiwan· 2026-07-08
Akio Yaita, a political commentator and former Taipei bureau chief of Sankei Shimbun, was punched in the face by a man at a hotel lobby in Taichung.
Taiwan slams assault on Japanese commentatorTaiwan· 2026-07-07
Akio Yaita is a Taiwan-based journalist who was attacked during a speech on cross-strait relations.
Attack on Japanese journalist was premeditated, police sayTaiwan· 2026-07-07
Akio Yaita was assaulted in Taichung, which Hsiao described as a warning to Taiwan regarding freedom of speech.
Hsiao condemns assault on journalist, vows to defend free speechTaiwan· 2026-07-07
Akio Yaita was attacked by a man wearing black inside a hotel lobby after giving a speech on cross-strait relations.
Chinese man arrested after punching Japanese speakerTaiwan· 2026-07-06
Akio Yaita commented on Iwasaki's visit to Taiwan and his appointment as a consultant.
Former Japanese military head chosen as consultantTaiwan· 2025-03-21
