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East China Sea
China Flies 6 Heavy Long-Range Bombers Near Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China flew six H-6K bombers through the Miyako Strait. Japan scrambled its fighter jets in response.
2 Chinese Fighters Conduct 'Unprofessional' Intercept of US Air Force WC-135
By Ankit Panda
Two Chinese Su-30s allegedly intercepted a U.S. WC-135 Constant Phoenix over the East China Sea.
China’s Maritime Operation: The 'Gray Zone' in Black and White
By Ben Lowsen
There is no problem in the “gray zone” because the “gray zone” does not exist.
East China Sea: 4 China Coast Guard Vessels Enter Territorial Sea Near Disputed Islands
By Ankit Panda
Japan claims this is the 12th incursion by Chinese vessels in the East China Sea to date this year.
China Coast Guard’s New ‘Monster’ Ship Completes Maiden Patrol in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The world’s largest coast guard cutter conducted its first patrol in the contested waters this month.
Japanese Warships to Join US Carrier Strike Group Off Korean Peninsula
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is preparing to send several warships to waters off the Korean peninsula.
US Bomber Receives Chinese Warning Over East China Sea Skies
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. B-1B Lancer was warned after entering China's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) over the East China Sea.
What Is Japan's Regional Threat Environment and Defense Strategy?
By Ankit Panda
How does Japan see its threat environment and what are its defense priorities?
China Slows the Pace on Its Defense Spending Growth in 2017
By Ankit Panda
Anticipating slower overall growth, China slows the pace of its year-on-year defense spending growth.
Is China Ready for Global Leadership?
By Dingding Chen
Yes and no, but China should get ready for global leadership if the U.S. further retreats from the world.
The New ‘Normal’ in the East China Sea
By Lyle J. Morris
China and Japan are engaged in a long-term test of wills over disputed waters and territory in the East China Sea.
Two Weeks In, Trump Administration Remains Relatively Quiet on US-China Relations
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-China interactions since Trump's inauguration have been slow-moving and quiet.