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Drawing Lines in the Water

Drawing Lines in the Water

While tensions rise between Japan and China in the East China Sea, an important development may have been overlooked.

Vehicle Carrying Japan's Ambassador to China Attacked in Beijing

Vehicle Carrying Japan's Ambassador to China Attacked in Beijing

The attack takes place in the backdrop of growing tensions over islands in the East China Sea.

Politicizing China-Japan Ties

Politicizing China-Japan Ties

China sees relations with Japan as a political issue. As a result, conservatives are likely to hold sway over decisions.

Islands as Pressure Points

Islands as Pressure Points

A range of competing interests complicates island territorial disputes between Japan, China and South Korea.

Blushing CNN Bins Scoop

Blushing CNN Bins Scoop

CNN misses a chance to be the first outlet for video showing collision between a Chinese trawler and JCG boats.

An Assertive China the ‘New Normal’?

An Assertive China the ‘New Normal’?

By Minxin Pei
Recent tensions between China and the West are likely a sign of things to come. Western policymakers will have to get used to it.

Did China Overplay Rare Earth Hand?

Did China Overplay Rare Earth Hand?

By Saurav Jha
An alleged halt in rare earth element exports to Japan put world governments on notice. Did China push too hard, too fast?
China-Japan Ties Back on Track?

China-Japan Ties Back on Track?

Naoto Kan reiterates his ‘firm’ position at a meeting with Hu Jintao on the sidelines of the APEC summit.

Youtube Leak a Humane Act?

Was the JCG officer’s decision to leak footage of a maritime incident on Youtube ‘duty’ or ‘humanity’?

Senkaku Tape Leak No Surprise

Senkaku Tape Leak No Surprise

The Japanese officer who released the controversial boat crash footage claims it wasn’t confidential – or well-protected.

Japan and China’s Masochists

Japan and China’s Masochists

Japanese and Chinese nationalists want their countries to look like victims. It’s a poor way to make policy.

Will Hu Meet Kan?

The APEC summit would be a good place for the Chinese and Japanese leaders to talk. Will they?

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