East China Sea

Even as they charm other nations, Chinese leaders have continued tensions with Manila and Tokyo.

The three countries have stepped up their rhetoric. Now they need to match that with action.

Why the key to U.S.-China relations can only be found at the level of grand strategy.

When it comes to the East China Sea, it might be time to step back and look at the bigger picture.

The Council on Foreign Relations’ new interactive overview of China’s maritime disputes is not to be missed.

In the year since Tokyo purchased the islands, China and Japan have avoided escalation. Can that continue?

China is stepping up its provocations ahead of the anniversary of Japan’s nationalization of the Diaoyu/Sekakus.

Air-Sea Battle seems a particularly risky response to China’s growing capabilities, and of questionable necessity.

China slammed the senior U.S. lawmaker for calling the East China Sea islands “Japanese territory.”

China employs military actions to achieve political outcomes in territorial disputes. Understanding them is important if conflict is to be avoided.

Although unnoticed by foreign analysts, Xi Jinping recently signaled a desire to dial back tensions in the South and East China Seas.

The Naval Diplomat salutes the nonchalance with which Japan “unveiled” its new carrier-like helicopter destroyer.