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Japan in the South China Sea

August 28, 2017
Japan’s Maritime Diplomacy Mission in Southeast Asia
By Michael Hart
In light of China’s growing maritime assertiveness, Japan’s imperative to protect its surrounding waters is now even greater.

May 21, 2017
China Pushes Back on Japan, New Zealand Statement on South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Beijing has rejected a statement by Japan and New Zealand calling on all parties in the disputes to respect a 2016 international ruling.

January 17, 2017
Japan Pledges 6 New Patrol Boats for Vietnam Coast Guard
By Ankit Panda
In Hanoi, Shinzo Abe reiterates that Japan will sell Vietnam six new patrol boats.

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.

April 27, 2016
Japan Destroyer Visits Former US Naval Base in the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A Japanese warship docks in Subic Bay for the second time in three weeks.

April 13, 2016
Japanese Destroyers Visit Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay in Historic Move
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries record another first in their burgeoning defense relationship.

March 08, 2016
Japanese Submarine to Visit the Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Sub set to arrive in Subic Bay in April along with two destroyers which will then move on to Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay.

January 12, 2016
Japan Eyes Bigger South China Sea Presence in 2016
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Patrol aircraft set to make transits in key locations along the South China Sea.

October 13, 2015
Which South China Sea Island Holds the Greatest Military Significance?
By Greg Austin
Hainan and China’s unfinished frontier wars.

October 07, 2015
The Japan-Vietnam Maritime Security Relationship
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
Can growing ties help Vietnam deal with its South China Sea disputes?

September 01, 2015
China-Japan Relations: Has the Ice Stayed Broken?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Richard Bush on China-Japan relations since their top leaders shook hands in November 2014.

August 28, 2015
Does Japan Need to Be More Assertive With Europe?
By Jonathan Davis
It is time for Tokyo be clear on what it wants from relations with Europe.
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