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Senkaku Islands
Senkaku Tape Leak No Surprise
The Japanese officer who released the controversial boat crash footage claims it wasn’t confidential – or well-protected.
Japan and China’s Masochists
Japanese and Chinese nationalists want their countries to look like victims. It’s a poor way to make policy.
Will Hu Meet Kan?
The APEC summit would be a good place for the Chinese and Japanese leaders to talk. Will they?
Japan’s Other Territorial Headache
By Richard Weitz
Boat Crash on YouTube
Footage shows the Chinese fishing boat ramming into Japanese vessels, putting the onus now on Tokyo to respond.
Why Is China Isolating Itself?
With a wary eye on Beijing, Vietnam moves to improve ties with Japan and the United States.
China Calls off Talks With Kan
Beijing lays blame for last-minute torpedoing of meeting on Tokyo’s ‘groundless distortions’ of isle issue.
Japan’s Missed Opportunity?
Tokyo reportedly turns down Beijing’s offer to jointly develop oil and gas deposits off disputed islets.
Abe, Sadly, Plays the Nazi Card
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe weighs into the debate over ties with China.
China’s Angry Young Protesters
Are the latest anti-Japan protests another sign the Chinese govt is still fanning nationalist sentiment?
Japan's Google Gripe
Japan’s govt asks Google to change its map to exclude Diaoyu from a description of the Senkaku Islands.
Japan: What Island Dispute?
Japan’s foreign minister shrugs off talk of a territory dispute with China over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.