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How Beijing Sees Abe's Return
December 21, 2012

How Beijing Sees Abe's Return

In condemning Shinzo Abe’s return as Japan’s prime minister, China inadvertently shows why it might be a good thing.

Something to Talk About in the East China Sea
September 28, 2012

Something to Talk About in the East China Sea

What the past may offer for breaking the diplomatic impasse over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

An Ominous Pledge
September 26, 2012

An Ominous Pledge

The Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute is even more complex because of the way it involves the U.S., and its nuclear guarantees.

September 01, 2011

Why China is Getting Tough

Worries over domestic unrest and a permissive regional environment are behind China’s recent assertiveness.

Politicizing China-Japan Ties
June 08, 2011

Politicizing China-Japan Ties

China sees relations with Japan as a political issue. As a result, conservatives are likely to hold sway over decisions.

A View on Nationalism
June 06, 2011

A View on Nationalism

Nationalism in Japan is confined mostly to the elites, but is more broad-based in China, says academic Gui Yongtao.

China's Earthquake Response
March 29, 2011

China's Earthquake Response

The reaction to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan has been mostly sympathetic.

China's Soft Power
March 25, 2011

China's Soft Power

Writer Joshua Kurlantzick discusses the benefits and limits of China’s use of soft power diplomacy.

Ishihara: Japan Needs Nukes
March 08, 2011

Ishihara: Japan Needs Nukes

Outspoken Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara calls for Japan to build nuclear weapons to counter a rising China.

February 04, 2011

China, Japan Eye Maritime Talks

Will plans for maritime talks between top Chinese and Japanese officials help avoid spats over the Senkaku Islands?

DPJ Grey at APEC
November 16, 2010

DPJ Grey at APEC

TPP entry placed on back burner as Naoto Kan gets sidetracked by diplomatic disputes at APEC summit.

China Scaring Chinese?
November 15, 2010

China Scaring Chinese?

China’s neighbours aren’t the only ones alarmed by it’s growing diplomatic and military assertiveness.

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