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Senkaku/Diaoyu islands
Japan and China Get to Yes on an Abe-Xi Summit
By Sheila A. Smith
After much speculation it appears that the two sides have found sufficient common ground to meet.
China Plays It Coy on Xi-Abe Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite growing speculation that a Xi-Abe meeting is in the cards, Beijing is sticking to its guns.
Is China Sending Its Fishermen to the Senkakus?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Chinese innovation, Zhou Xiaoping, and more on the "rule of law" in China. Friday links.
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.
There’s Been A Quiet Decline in Senkaku Confrontations
By Clint Richards
Chinese government ships are reducing visits, plus weekend Japanese security and foreign policy links.
Three Things for Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe to Read
By Elizabeth C. Economy
Some possible inspiration that might help the two leaders get China-Japan relations back on track.
Okay, the U.S. Is Very, Very Likely to Defend Japan, Then
By Jun Okumura
Don’t underestimate the importance of the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands to Japan…or the importance of Japan to the US.
Japan’s New Remote Island Defense Plan
By Clint Richards
The Japanese government is pursuing a comprehensive plan to exert control over its far-flung 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.
Hillary Clinton’s China Policy
By Amitai Etzioni
In her new book the potential 2016 presidential candidate talks about her approach to China.
Xi, Abe Meeting at APEC Increasingly Likely
By Clint Richards
Secret meetings and government sources indicate Xi may be willing to meet with Abe in November.
Will Xi and Abe Meet at APEC in Beijing?
By Zhiqun Zhu
It is time for both leaders to begin repairing the battered relationship.