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East China Sea
Chinese Fishermen in Troubled Waters
By Zhang Hongzhou
Strategic issues are not the only driver behind the recent incidents involving Chinese fishermen.
Analyst: China’s Encirclement Could Spark War
By Anthony Fensom
Griffith University's Christian Wirth on the ongoing dangers associated with East Asia's maritime disputes.
Could Silicon Valley Change the Calculus in the South China Sea?
By Scott Hartley
Silicon Valley startups are developing technologies that could bring greater transparency to a troubled region.
The Latest Sign of a China-Japan Thaw
By Shannon Tiezzi
After a break of over 2 years, China and Japan restart maritime consultations, including talks on East China Sea issues.
Promise and Potential Peril: Japan’s Military Normalization
By Paul J. Leaf
To play a productive role in a tense neighborhood, Tokyo needs to look beyond constitutional interpretations.
The US Will Defend Japan; The Question Is How?
By Jake Douglas
The debate over whether the U.S. would aid Japan in a fight against China misses the crucial question.
China Calls US Intercept Complaint ‘Totally Groundless’
By Zachary Keck
China blamed the U.S. for what Washington called a "dangerous intercept" of one of its spy planes.
Ulysses S. Grant’s East China Sea Diplomacy
By James R. Holmes
While on a post-presidential trip to Asia, General Grant mediated Sino-Japanese talks over the Ryukyu Islands.
Japan Wants Talks With China in Myanmar
By Clint Richards
Japan is lobbying for a high-level visit this weekend despite a lack of concessions.
Japan White Paper Slams China Over Disputed Territory
By Clint Richards
Abe’s calls for dialogue belie the real direction of Japan’s foreign policy.
Japan Names Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands
By Zachary Keck
In a move that will almost certainly anger China, Japan announced Friday that it is naming five of the disputed islands.
China Holds Annual Military Drills in East, South China Seas
By Shannon Tiezzi
The PLA is holding live-fire exercises off China's southeastern and southern coasts.