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East China Sea disputes

May 29, 2017
China Protests as G7 Leaders Call for 'Demilitarization' of East, South China Seas
By Ankit Panda
The G-7 leaders call on parties in the South China Sea to demilitarize features.

May 09, 2017
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.

February 06, 2017
Mattis: Senkakus Covered Under US-Japan Security Treaty
By Ankit Panda
Jim Mattis offers Japan reassurance on the disputed Senkaku Islands.

February 01, 2017
In Japan, James Mattis May Reiterate US Commitment to Senkaku Defense
By Ankit Panda
Trump's defense secretary will reaffirm U.S. commitments to Japan under Article V when he visits this week.

January 03, 2017
Chinese Military Recruitment Video Features East China Sea Air Encounter With Japan
By Ankit Panda
"This is China Naval Aviation Force on guard. Attention! You are about to violate Chinese air territory."

November 07, 2016
East China Sea: Japan Protests As Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Enter Disputed Waters
By Ankit Panda
Japan says the incursion is the 31st in the East China Sea this year.

September 30, 2016
What Should Australia Be Doing in the East China Sea?
By Nick Derewlany
Australia, with close ties to both China and Japan, should help encourage responsible diplomacy.

September 23, 2016
South China Sea: How to Prevent China From Changing the Status Quo
By Dennis Blair and Jeffrey Hornung
"China appears to be testing opportunities on its maritime borders – where is the weak spot it can exploit?"

August 30, 2016
China-Japan Relations Before the G20 Summit
By Emily S. Chen
Historical issues and maritime disputes continue to strain relations between China and Japan.

August 10, 2016
East China Sea Oil Platform Radar: What Good Is It?
By Steven Stashwick
The "military" radar is not in a position to provide much military advantage.

August 09, 2016
East China Sea: Japan Spots Chinese Radar on Gas Exploration Platform
By Ankit Panda
Does the radar suggest the creeping militarization of gas platforms in the East China Sea?

August 02, 2016
Unmanned Systems and Manned Conflict in East Asia
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Potential (mis)use of military robotic technology in East Asia's maritime conflicts is enormous.