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Senkaku Islands

President Xi Jinping of China (on right) shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during their meeting on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings in Beijing on Novemeber 10, 2014.

Even a chilly handshake is a step forward for China and Japan

Global Politics

There were no smiles or warmth and no lingering chit-chat, but the leaders of China and Japan actually shook hands in front of the cameras. And even that small step is a good sign for a troubled relationship.

How A Shrinking American Military Impacts Japan

President Barack Obama steps out from Air Force One as he arrives in Tokyo. He's starting a four-nation trip that comes at a time of rising tension in the region, and concerns about US credibility.

Why Asian leaders are watching the Ukraine crisis

Global Politics
President Barack Obama steps out from Air Force One as he arrives in Tokyo. He's starting a four-nation trip that comes at a time of rising tension in the region, and concerns about US credibility.

Why Asian leaders are watching the Ukraine crisis

Global Politics
A replica of a "middle-sized treasure ship" from the era of Admiral Zheng He, at the Treasure Boat Shipyard site in Nanjing.

China goes undersea to justify its claims to disputed waters and islands

Global Politics
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Some the islets disputed by China and Japan

China has raised the stakes — and the risk of accidental conflict — in the East China Sea

Conflict & Justice

Japan and China dispute which country owns several islands in the East China Sea. With its recent unilateral declaration of an air defense zone, China risks triggering an accidental conflict that could involve the US.

Protests held in China after Chinese, Japanese activists land on disputed islands

China and Japan have an ongoing dispute over the Senkakus islands, also know as the Diaoyu islands, an uninhabited island chain between Taiwan and mainland Japan. This weekend, Chinese took to the streets in protest after Chinese and Japanese activists both landed on the island in the past week.

Japan Seizes Chinese Activists on Disputed Islands, China Protests

Arts, Culture & Media

China has protested to Japan after 14 activists from Hong Kong were arrested Wednesday by the Japanese coast guard.

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