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China-Japan Relations
The South China Sea Ruling: Reinforcing China's Negative Image in Japan
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
China's refusal to abide by international rules and norms contributes to its negative image in Japan.
China Urges Japan Not to Intervene in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China wants Japan to stay out of the South China Sea territorial disputes during an upcoming ASEAN meeting.
Japan-China Relations at a Crossroads
By Hiroko Maeda
Asia’s two biggest economic powers continue to struggle to find common ground.
For First Time Since 2004, Chinese Warship Enters Japanese Territorial Sea in East China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The incident marks the second-ever entry by a Chinese warship into Japan's territorial sea.
China: Pushing the Envelope in the East China Sea?
By Yuki Tatsumi
How the U.S. and Japan can respond to China's recent moves in the East China Sea.
Mitsubishi Apologizes to Chinese WWII Forced Laborers
By Peter Bittner
After 70 years, justice for survivors and their families… but not for everyone
Japan Protests Chinese Construction in East China Sea
By Mina Pollmann
Once again, Japan criticizes China's gas projects in an undemarcated maritime area.
Japan's Regional Relationships, as Revealed at the Nuclear Security Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson on ties with South Korea, China, and the United States.
Japan and China: The Geo-Economic Dimension
By Chietigj Bajpaee
The stage is set for a growing geo-economic rivalry in Asia.
Japan's Declining Place in Chinese Diplomacy
By Xue Li and Zheng Yuwen
With Japan dismissive of China's "Belt and Road," Tokyo is losing prominence in Chinese foreign policy.
China's Foreign Minister: No Cause for Optimism in China-Japan Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite advances in 2015, Wang Yi sees an uncertain future ahead for China-Japan relations.
How the US Approached the 2012 Senkaku/Diaoyu Tensions
By Mina Pollmann
Released emails between Kurt Campbell and Hillary Clinton speak of "delicate diplomacy" with both China and Japan.
Avoiding Landmines: Trajectory of the Japan-China Relationship in 2016
By J. Berkshire Miller
Can pragmatism win over antagonism in the Japan-China relationship in 2016?
Taiwan Elections: An Opportunity for Japan?
By Chen Yo-Jung
Tsai Ing-wen’s victory was greeted with enthusiasm in Tokyo.
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.