Diaoyu Islands

Media Flubs Reporting on China’s Senkaku Comments

China Patrol Ships Sustain Presence Near Senkaku Islands: Report

By Ankit Panda

A 57-day continuous presence is the longest since the Japanese government purchased the disputed islands.

Japan Plans Large Unmanned Submersibles

By Steven Stashwick

New capabilities suggest how Japan plans to defend Senkakus in East China Sea.

Diaoyu Islands Dispute: A Chinese Perspective

By Liu Dan

A view from China on the treaties that apply to the territorial dispute between China and Japan.

Japan and China Spar Online Over Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands

By Shannon Tiezzi

China and Japan take to cyberspace to promote their territorial claims.

3 Reasons Senkaku/Diaoyu Diplomacy Should Be Secret

China and Japan are right to insist on secrecy in discussing how to resolve the East China Sea dispute.

Japan to Shoot Down Foreign Drones

Prime Minister Abe has approved a plan to shoot down foreign drones flying above Japanese airspace.

Xi Jinping: China’s Most Powerful Leader Since Deng and Mao?

Plus, are China’s internet censors really just pollsters? Monday China links.

Diaoyu Island Assault: PLA-Designed Video Game Simulates Sino-Japanese Conflict

Propaganda-heavy FPS allows Chinese gamers to go to war over the disputed islands.

The Flawed Logic Behind Beijing’s Senkaku/Diaoyu Policy

Is Beijing correctly weighing the risks and gains in its negotiations with Japan over the disputed islands?

Another Twist in the China-Japan Island Dispute

The arrival of Chinese near disputed islands prompts a blunt response from Tokyo.

A Cold War in the East China Sea?

Amid ambiguous signaling, hardening alliances, and the militarization of the dispute, has a Cold War begun over the Senkakus?

6 Ways to Prevent a Conflict Between Tokyo and Beijing

There are many reasons why China and Japan won’t go to war. Now is the time to explore how to actively prevent it.

How Involved Is Xi Jinping in the Diaoyu Crisis?

As tensions rise, Linda Jakobson looks at how China’s leader-in-waiting may be involved—and the role of dysfunctional decision-making.

A Frightening Prospect: War in the East China Sea

A noted scholar warns of a China – Japan war with the U.S. being dragged in. Is it possible?

Taiwan's East China Sea Peace Plan

President Ma has crafted a plan to solve the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands dispute. Could it work?

Can China Learn from Rome?

China can emulate a Roman general known for delay—if it has the patience.

Doubling Down in the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands?

Although China and Japan continue to talk, both sides seem to be hardening their positions.

Japan's Three Options in the East China Sea

Tokyo has a number of options when its comes to the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands spat. What should Japan do?

Can China 'Win' Without Fighting?

Beijing’s “shadowboxing” strategy: China may have the luxury of wearing down Japan in the East China Sea.

Tensions in the East China Sea: Here To Stay

Why misconceptions, nationalism, and strategic advantage give China little incentive to seek compromise.

What to Talk About: Easing China-Japan Island Tensions

China and Japan will hold fresh talks over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands. Can a compromise be found?

Something to Talk About, Again

MIT’s Taylor Fravel gives an update on a possible way out of the current Senkaku / Diaoyu Islands stalemate.

Thinking About the Unthinkable: War in the Senkakus

Japan is at a disadvantage in the Senkakus despite the Self-Defense Forces’ superior quality.

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