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East China Sea
Review: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army in 2025
By Francis Sempa
A new volume offers a cautious glimpse into the future of China’s military.
China Holds Air and Sea Exercise in East China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Russia-China hold naval drill, Pakistan's nuclear weapons, and U.S. policy in the South China Sea. Weekend links.
Japan’s One-Way Push Against China: An Unstated Acquiescence?
By Justin Chock
Japan’s recent rhetoric on China has elicited only a muted reaction – but perhaps China wants it that way.
China's People's Liberation Army Turns 88
By Ankit Panda
China's military celebrates its 88th anniversary as it prepares for new threats.
A First: China Turns Back Commercial Flight For Violating East China Sea ADIZ Rules
By Ankit Panda
China's enforcement of its East China Sea air defense identification zone (ADIZ) is starting to work out.
How China Is Expanding Its Coast Guard
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing is converting old frigates into coastguard patrol vessels.
Diplomatic Update: Where Are Japan-China Relations Headed?
By Ankit Panda
Are Japan and China coming together or heading back apart? Ankit Panda and Shannon Tiezzi discuss recent developments.
A New Chinese Threat in the East China Sea? Not So Fast
By Ankit Panda
Japan's bid to portray Chinese oil platform development in the East China Sea as threatening is misguided.
Japan-China Maritime Dispute Back in the Spotlight
By Shannon Tiezzi
With the release of new evidence of Chinese development, Japan seeks to draw global attention to the East China Sea.
Surprise: Japan Sees China as Its Main National Security Threat
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo’s 2015 defense white paper highlights concerns over Beijing’s maritime ambitions in Asia.
Meet China's East China Sea Drones
By Ankit Panda
Satellite imagery analysis confirms that Chinese BZK-005 drones are operating in the East China Sea.
What's Missing from China and Japan's East China Sea Crisis Management Framework?
By Ankit Panda
Japan and China will agree to exclude territorial waters and airspace from their maritime crisis management mechanism.