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China-Japan Relations

Memory and History: Forging China’s Identity
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insight from Rana Mitter

Japan's MSDF Will Help Guard Disputed Islands From Chinese Warships
By Mina Pollmann
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force will now respond when Chinese vessels enter the Senkakus' territorial waters.

Deciphering China’s Armed Intrusion Near the Senkaku Islands
By Ryan D. Martinson
The appearance of an armed Coast Guard ship gives Japanese authorities plenty to ponder.

China, Taiwan Apply Pressure to Japan Over 'Comfort Women' Issue
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing and Taipei respond to Japan's agreement with South Korea over World War II sex slaves.

Japan: China Sent Armed Coast Guard Vessel Near Disputed Islands
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, China sent an armed vessel into disputed waters near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

Can Japan and China Ever Finish Their Maritime Communication Negotiations?
By Mina Pollmann
Japan and China's talks on a maritime communication mechanism have a convoluted history.

China Holds Bilateral Talks With South Korea, Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Li Keqiang held separate discussions with Park Geun-hye and Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of their trilateral summit.

Japan Stands Up: Leveraging CSD and the TPP
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insights from David Arase

China Tests Japan's Resolve Over East China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Japan Air Self Defense Force scrambled its jets 117 times against Chinese planes in the third quarter of 2015.

UNESCO Accepts China's Nanjing Massacre Documents
By Bochen Han
Japan is not happy with the UN body's decision.

China, Japan Hold High-Level Talks, Prepare for Trilateral Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yang Jiechi's trip to Tokyo is a positive sign, but improvements in China-Japan relations still lack substance.

Japan’s Security Bills: Overpromising and Under-Delivering
By Tom Le
The new security bills risk disappointing both opponents and proponents.