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East China Sea
The China Coast Guard and Beijing’s Strategic Ambiguity
By TSURUTA Jun
Chinese law is creating ambiguity at sea. Other coastal states need to respond.
Who Wants to Talk? Communication Difficulties Constrain Japan-China Relations
By Mark S. Cogan
In the face of increasing Chinese and Russian airspace incursions, Tokyo needs to find a way to communicate its concern both assertively and effectively.
China’s Navy, the West Pacific and the Role of Okinotorishima
By TSURUTA Jun
US Air Force Will Deploy MQ-9 Reapers to Japan for the First Time
By Kosuke Takahashi
Starting in late October, the USAF will station the UAVs on Kyushu, a move designed to strengthen Japan’s maritime surveillance.
Why Africa Should Be Concerned With Increasing Tensions in the East and South China Sea
By Tola Amusan
For African countries, tension and instability in East Asia might seem far away, but its potential to adversely affect African development ambitions is real.
China’s Worrying New Coast Guard Law
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Japan is watching the Senkaku Islands closely.
Japan’s Legal Response in the Gray Zone
By James Kraska
China’s gray zone tactics around the Senkaku Islands are even more dangerous than similar moves in the South China Sea. How is Japan responding?
Chinese Vessels Enter Senkaku Islands Territorial Sea for Longest Duration Since 2012. Why Now?
By Ankit Panda
According to the Japan Coast Guard, Chinese vessels remained in the territorial sea around the disputed islets for 30 hours.
Taiwan President Asserts Sovereignty Over Disputed Islands Claimed by Japan and China
By Nick Aspinwall
Tsai Ing-wen reiterated Taiwan’s claim over the Diaoyutai/Senkakus after opposition politicians pushed her to respond to a Japanese move to change their administrative name.
Why Did the Chinese Coast Guard Pursue a Japanese Fishing Boat in the East China Sea?
By Tetsuo Kotani
Beijing’s behavior is increasingly ominous.
US B-1B Bombers Conduct Indo-Pacific Activities
By Ankit Panda
American B-1Bs conducted flights through the East and South China Seas in recent weeks.
Japan Protests China Coast Guard Harassment of Fishing Vessel Near Senkaku Islands
By Ankit Panda
China Coast Guard ships chased a Japanese fishing vessel, Japanese authorities said.
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