Senkaku/Diaoyu Dispute – The Diplomat

China’s Navy Patrols Near Japan and Taiwan

Andrew Orchard — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:34:00 +0900

It’s not just the Taiwan Strait; the Eastern Theater Navy has been increasingly active in the East China Sea as well.

China Sets Record for Activity Near Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in 2023

Takahashi Kosuke — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:27:00 +0900

China has quietly increased its presence in the East China Sea, challenging Japan's control of the disputed islands.

Weathering The Storm: China’s Latest Maritime Challenge Against Japan

Andrew Orchard — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:19:00 +0900

An overview of China’s recent deployment of an oceanographic/weather buoy inside the Japanese exclusive economic zone and Japan’s response.

Japan’s Legal Response in the Gray Zone

James Kraska — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:27:00 +0900

China’s gray zone tactics around the Senkaku Islands are even more dangerous than similar moves in the South China Sea. How is Japan responding?

Japan to Set Up New Police Unit for the Senkakus

Ankit Panda — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:07:00 +0900

The new unit will be tasked with preventing illegal landings on the disputed islands.

Japan Slams China for Unauthorized Research Around Okinotori Island

Thisanka Siripala — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0900

Japan’s exclusive economic zone around the remote island is being challenged by China again.

China-Japan Reset Continues With High-Level Economic Talks

Daniel Hurst — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0900

The two sides hope finding common ground on economic issues can help continue a thaw in relations.

Iranian Oil Tanker Disaster Highlights Northeast Asia's Faultlines

Tom Corben — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:16:00 +0900

Without substantial revisions to multilateral regimes, the Sanchi environmental crisis will not be the last of its kind.

Japan, China, and the Strains of Historical Memory

Joe Renouard — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:57:00 +0900

80 years after the Nanjing Massacre, historical issues continue to haunt China-Japan relations.

Japanese Defense Ministry: 'Unusual' Chinese Military Air Activities Increase Near Japan's Airspace

Ankit Panda — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 05:16:00 +0900

Total Air Self-Defense Force scrambles dropped slightly from 2016, but Japan remains concerned.

The New ‘Normal’ in the East China Sea

Lyle J. Morris — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:25:00 +0900

China and Japan are engaged in a long-term test of wills over disputed waters and territory in the East China Sea.

East China Sea: Japan Protests As Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Enter Disputed Waters

Ankit Panda — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 06:58:00 +0900

Japan says the incursion is the 31st in the East China Sea this year.

What Should Australia Be Doing in the East China Sea?

Nick Derewlany — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 23:49:00 +0900

Australia, with close ties to both China and Japan, should help encourage responsible diplomacy.

South China Sea: How to Prevent China From Changing the Status Quo

Dennis Blair and Jeffrey Hornung — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:08:00 +0900

"China appears to be testing opportunities on its maritime borders – where is the weak spot it can exploit?"

How China and Japan See Each Other in 2016

Ankit Panda — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 06:51:00 +0900

A recently released survey of perceptions between Japanese and Chinese citizens finds continued mistrust and skepticism.

China-Japan Relations Before the G20 Summit

Emily S. Chen — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 23:05:00 +0900

Historical issues and maritime disputes continue to strain relations between China and Japan.

East China Sea: Japan Rescues Chinese Fishermen Near Disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands

Shannon Tiezzi — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 02:53:00 +0900

Japan saves 6 Chinese fishermen from their sinking vessel after a collision with a Greek cargo ship.

East China Sea Oil Platform Radar: What Good Is It?

Steven Stashwick — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 02:28:00 +0900

The "military" radar is not in a position to provide much military advantage.

East China Sea: Japan Spots Chinese Radar on Gas Exploration Platform

Ankit Panda — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 02:55:00 +0900

Does the radar suggest the creeping militarization of gas platforms in the East China Sea?

That Chinese Frigate in the Senkakus Was a Bad Move for China

Steven Stashwick — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 09:56:00 +0900

Is China escalating in the East China Sea, or tipping its hand?

A First: Chinese Naval Vessel Enters Senkaku Contiguous Zone in East China Sea

Ankit Panda — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:24:00 +0900

Previously, China had only sent its coast guard into Japan's territorial sea and contiguous zone.

Japan Protests Chinese Construction in East China Sea

Mina Pollmann — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 03:28:00 +0900

Once again, Japan criticizes China's gas projects in an undemarcated maritime area.

China's Foreign Minister: No Cause for Optimism in China-Japan Relations

Shannon Tiezzi — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:11:00 +0900

Despite advances in 2015, Wang Yi sees an uncertain future ahead for China-Japan relations.

How the US Approached the 2012 Senkaku/Diaoyu Tensions

Mina Pollmann — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 03:56:00 +0900

Released emails between Kurt Campbell and Hillary Clinton speak of "delicate diplomacy" with both China and Japan.

Japan's MSDF Will Help Guard Disputed Islands From Chinese Warships

Mina Pollmann — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 04:41:00 +0900

Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force will now respond when Chinese vessels enter the Senkakus' territorial waters.

Japan: China Sent Armed Coast Guard Vessel Near Disputed Islands

Shannon Tiezzi — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 00:58:00 +0900

For the first time, China sent an armed vessel into disputed waters near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

Japan Set to Boost East China Sea Troop Presence

Ankit Panda — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 07:22:00 +0900

Japan will likely deploy 500 troops to Ishigaki island, 90 nautical miles from the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

Can Japan and China Ever Finish Their Maritime Communication Negotiations?

Mina Pollmann — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 23:14:00 +0900

Japan and China's talks on a maritime communication mechanism have a convoluted history.

China Holds Bilateral Talks With South Korea, Japan

Shannon Tiezzi — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:27:00 +0900

Li Keqiang held separate discussions with Park Geun-hye and Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of their trilateral summit.

China Tests Japan's Resolve Over East China Sea

Shannon Tiezzi — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:38:00 +0900

The Japan Air Self Defense Force scrambled its jets 117 times against Chinese planes in the third quarter of 2015.

China-Japan Relations: Has the Ice Stayed Broken?

Shannon Tiezzi — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:30:00 +0900

Richard Bush on China-Japan relations since their top leaders shook hands in November 2014.

The Politics of History in China-Japan Relations

Xie Tao — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 04:58:00 +0900

China and Japan must remember the past, but not live forever in its shadow.

Better Get Used to it, China: Taiwan and Japan Will Get Closer

J. Michael Cole — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 23:27:00 +0900

Geopolitical context and domestic sentiments mean Tokyo and Taipei are likely to draw closer together.

A First: China Turns Back Commercial Flight For Violating East China Sea ADIZ Rules

Ankit Panda — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 08:25:00 +0900

China's enforcement of its East China Sea air defense identification zone (ADIZ) is starting to work out.

Taiwan's Former President Causes Controversy in Japan

Shannon Tiezzi — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 01:00:00 +0900

Lee Teng-hui causes a stir by repeating his view that the Senkakus belong to Japan.

Japan-China Maritime Dispute Back in the Spotlight

Shannon Tiezzi — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 02:48:00 +0900

With the release of new evidence of Chinese development, Japan seeks to draw global attention to the East China Sea.

What's Missing from China and Japan's East China Sea Crisis Management Framework?

Ankit Panda — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 01:19:00 +0900

Japan and China will agree to exclude territorial waters and airspace from their maritime crisis management mechanism.

Japan and China: ‘Intimate Rivals’

Mina Pollmann — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 22:43:00 +0900

An interview with Sheila Smith, author of Intimate Rivals: Japanese Domestic Politics and a Rising China.

Japan, China Test the Water With Restarted Security Talks

Shannon Tiezzi — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 01:52:00 +0900

Japan and China resume dedicated security talks after an over four year hiatus.

For First Time in 4 Years, China and Japan to Hold Security Talks

Ankit Panda — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 08:18:00 +0900

Senior Chinese and Japanese officials will meet later this month for a security dialogue.

China, the US, and Africa: Competition or Cooperation?

Shannon Tiezzi — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 23:04:00 +0900

Plus Taiwan's international role, China-Pakistan ties, and a cyber salvo in the Senkaku/Dioaoyu dispute.

China, Japan Close to Crisis Management Breakthrough

Shannon Tiezzi — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:39:00 +0900

Japan and China are close to finalizing a liaison mechanism -- but it hinges on how Japan commemorates the end of WWII.

Is China Building a Base Near the Senkakus?

Prashanth Parameswaran — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 23:29:00 +0900

New satellite imagery confirms that it is, with more clarification on specifics.

China, Japan Try to Tamp Down Maritime Tensions

Shannon Tiezzi — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 23:59:00 +0900

China and Japan are one step closer to setting up a consultative mechanism to govern contacts in the East China Sea.

Japan and China Spar Online Over Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands

Shannon Tiezzi — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 06:47:00 +0900

China and Japan take to cyberspace to promote their territorial claims.

China and Japan’s Abandoned Senkaku/Diaoyu Agreement

Shannon Tiezzi — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:18:00 +0900

A decades-old agreement to shelve the Senkaku/Diaoyu territorial dispute has fallen by the wayside.

A China-Japan Breakthrough: A Primer on Their 4 Point Consensus

Shannon Tiezzi — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 23:42:00 +0900

A four-point consensus issued after a high-level China-Japan meeting promises to restore bilateral relations.

Will U.S. Midterms Become Justification for Japanese Defense?

Clint Richards — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:32:00 +0900

A distracted ally may give Abe the rationale for a larger role in regional security.

China and Japan's 'Double Cold' Trap

Dingding Chen — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 05:02:00 +0900

Crisis control should be the top priority in Sino-Japanese relations.

Dalai Lama in Informal Talks for Visit to China

Shannon Tiezzi — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 04:15:00 +0900

Plus, China's 65th birthday, the U.S. & the Senkaku dispute, and Taiwan's role in the fight against ISIS. Friday links.

Yasukuni May Be Out, But Does a Meeting With Abe Help Xi?

Clint Richards — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:24:00 +0900

Even if Abe doesn’t visit, Xi will have to decide how much a summit will cost him at home.

The Perception Gap Between China and Its Neighbors

Zheng Wang — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:50:00 +0900

China's self-image is enormously different from how it is perceived by other regional actors.

Japan’s Human Rights Record Comes Under Scrutiny

Clint Richards — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:08:00 +0900

Three international reports highlight concerns about Japan’s past and social equality.

Threat Theory and Japan's Collective Self-Defense

Ankit Panda — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 03:26:00 +0900

Japan's collective self-defense resolution crystallizes a greater Japanese threat for Beijing.

Is China Changing Its Approach to Maritime Disputes?

Jin Kai — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:48:00 +0900

China may be shifting its strategy from "reactive assertiveness" to proactive engagement.

Japan’s G7 Agenda

Clint Richards — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:18:00 +0900

Abe has used the forum to smooth ties with Russia, and possibly open a dialogue with China.

The ICJ and the Dokdo/Takeshima Dispute

J. Berkshire Miller — Tue, 13 May 2014 19:35:00 +0900

Referring the dispute to the international court would have complications, but may be the only feasible solution.

Japanese Shipping Firm Pays WW2-Era Debt

Shannon Tiezzi — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 23:00:00 +0900

Plus, an inside look at China's "black jails" and a difference of opinion on the U.S. role in Asia. Friday China links.

Obama: Senkakus Covered Under US-Japan Security Treaty

Ankit Panda — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 04:05:00 +0900

U.S. President Barack Obama, for the first time, took a side on the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute, backing Japan.

Shinzo Abe: China is a 'Vital Economic Partner'

Ankit Panda — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 02:55:00 +0900

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged the economic inseparability of China and Japan.

Storytelling, Cultural Spheres and the Senkaku Dilemma

Jonathan DeHart — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:19:00 +0900

To what extent could a shared cultural sphere overcome bitter disputes and heal wounds from East Asia’s past?

Soft Power and China-Japan Relations

Ankit Panda — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 05:29:00 +0900

Soft power won't solve all problems for these East Asian neighbors, but it can ease the path away from brinksmanship.

Rationalist Explanations for War in the East China Sea

Ankit Panda — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:31:00 +0900

China and Japan could go to war over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands, even if it meant economic ruin.

US Bombers Challenge China’s Air Defense Identification Zone

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 02:16:00 +0900

Defying orders from Beijing, a pair of B-52 bombers flew over the Senkaku Islands without informing China on Monday.