East China Sea

Speaking in Manila, Iwaya Takeshi said that his country's partnership with Southeast Asia was "vital for regional peace and stability,”

Chinese law is creating ambiguity at sea. Other coastal states need to respond.

In the face of increasing Chinese and Russian airspace incursions, Tokyo needs to find a way to communicate its concern both assertively and effectively.

Starting in late October, the USAF will station the UAVs on Kyushu, a move designed to strengthen Japan’s maritime surveillance.

For African countries, tension and instability in East Asia might seem far away, but its potential to adversely affect African development ambitions is real.

Japan is watching the Senkaku Islands closely.

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?  

According to the Japan Coast Guard, Chinese vessels remained in the territorial sea around the disputed islets for 30 hours.

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.

Beijing’s behavior is increasingly ominous.

American B-1Bs conducted flights through the East and South China Seas in recent weeks.