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Japan, US begin large-scale joint exercise with China in mind

Kyodo News
Posted at Nov 10 10:48 AM

The Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military on Thursday began a large-scale joint exercise mainly in and around Japan's southwestern islands. Read more »

Chinese ships enter Japanese waters near Senkakus, 15th this year

Kyodo News
Updated as of Jul 05 11:54 AM

Two Chinese coast guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters near the Senkakus on Tuesday, a day after a Chinese naval ship was spotted near the China-claimed islands. Read more »

Japan protests Chinese warship near disputed islands

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 04 04:51 PM

Japan lodged a protest with China on Monday over a Chinese naval vessel sailing near disputed islands. Read more »

Chinese navy ship enters Japan waters

Kyodo News
Posted at Apr 27 07:56 AM

It is the first such intrusion by a Chinese navy vessel that the Defense Ministry has confirmed and announced since last November. Read more »

Japan's 7-Eleven in China fined for describing Taiwan as country

Kyodo News
Updated as of Jan 09 08:10 AM

The Beijing municipal government has imposed fines of 150,000 yuan ($23,532) on Seven & i, according to the authorities. Read more »

Japan, Vietnam oppose bids to change status quo in disputed seas

Kyodo News
Posted at Nov 24 04:46 PM

The defense ministers of Japan and Vietnam agreed Tuesday to "strongly oppose" unilateral attempts to change the status quo in regional waters. Read more »

More Japanese view China negatively amid tensions

Laura Zhou, South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 22 02:32 PM

Wartime history, territorial disputes in the East China Sea, China’s growing rivalry with the United States and China’s increasing military power were among the top reasons for the negativity, the poll showed. Read more »

Can Beijing stop other countries getting dragged into their island dispute?

Liu Zhen, South China Morning Post
Posted at May 03 05:43 AM

One observer says Beijing needs to handle the issue with care, as Japan was seeking support from its allies. Read more »

Large Chinese destroyer spotted in waters near Japan

Kyodo News
Updated as of Mar 21 08:58 AM

The Renhai-class vessel is among China's largest naval destroyers and Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force confirmed the ship in waters near Japan for the first time, the ministry's Joint Staff said.   Read more »

China says Coast Guard law does not target specific nation

Kyodo News
Posted at Mar 09 02:08 PM

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday that the nation's controversial new law allowing its coast guard to use weapons in waters it claims does "not target any specific country," while voicing hope for further improvement in relations with Japan. Read more »

Japan considers sending in troops to help meet China’s Diaoyu challenge

Catherine Wong, South China Morning Post
Posted at Mar 08 01:30 PM

The Chinese coastguard has increased its activity near the Japanese-controlled islands, raising alarm in Tokyo. Observers say tensions could be a test for the Biden administration. Read more »

Japan scrambling jets less against China as more F-35 deployment eyed

Kyodo News
Posted at Mar 03 07:52 AM

TOKYO - Japan has restricted the scrambling of fighter jets against Chinese military aircraft to only those threatening to violate the country's airspace, Japanese government sources said Tuesday. Read more »

US raps China on activities near Senkakus, says it supports Japan

Kyodo News
Posted at Feb 24 06:40 PM

The US Defense Department on Tuesday criticized Beijing's assertive activities in waters near the Japanese-controlled, Chinese-claimed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea while expressing "support" for Japan on the issue.   Read more »

China coast guard vessels enter Japan waters near Senkakus

Kyodo News
Posted at Feb 21 11:08 AM

Two Chinese coast guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters near the Senkaku Islands on Sunday for the second day in a row, the Japan Coast Guard said. Read more »

Chinese vessels enter Japan's waters near Senkakus for 2 straight days

Kyodo News
Posted at Feb 07 10:13 AM

Chinese coast guard vessels on Sunday entered Japan's territorial waters near the China-claimed Senkaku Islands for the second day in a row. Read more »

China claims new coast guard law in accordance with international practice

Kyodo News
Posted at Feb 05 07:41 AM

BEIJING - China said Thursday that it has told its neighbor Japan that the nation's new legislation that allows its coast guard to use weapons in claimed waters is "in accordance with international law and practice." Read more »

Japan, U.S. defense chiefs vow closer ties over China's assertiveness

Kyodo News
Posted at Jan 24 11:55 AM

Japan's Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and his newly appointed U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin agreed Sunday to enhance their countries' alliance amid China's growing maritime assertiveness. Read more »

By air and sea: China’s two-pronged strategy to grind Japan down over the Senkakus

Kristin Huang, South China Morning Post
Posted at Jan 03 10:28 AM

Beijing has ramped up its military and coastguard presence near the islands to get Tokyo to acquiesce on the disputed chain, analysts say. While it is taking a toll on the Japanese self-defense forces, the tactic comes with a major risk. Read more »

American troops could be sent to ‘defend the Senkaku Islands’, US commander says

Laura Zhou in Beijing, South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 28 01:28 PM

Lieutenant General Kevin Schneider made the remarks after touching down on a Japanese destroyer for the start of a joint drill. He also took aim at recent ‘malign activities on the part of Beijing’, including its military build-up in the South China Sea. Read more »

Japan defense chief mulled aerial inspection of isles claimed by China

Kyodo News
Posted at Aug 26 10:35 PM

Tensions over the islands have been growing, with Chinese vessels spotted near them for 111 consecutive days through this month. Read more »