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Bookmark or Share- Japan–China relations back on track | East Asia ForumThough Japan–China relations may actually be tracking towards improvement, it is only to the extent of leaders holding top-level meetings. It is important that the two countries establish a communication mechanism, but Chinese Coast Guard actions near the Senkaku Islands and the PLA’s activities around Japan are expected to increase.
- Obama’s statement on the Senkakus/Diaoyus: why so bold?Obama’s clear statement on the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, could be a way for the US to seek a compromise from the Abe government to not raise tensions over unresolved historical issues. The serious deterioration of Japan–South Korea relations due to the history issue is a serious concern for the US. As ‘quasi-allies’, Japan and South Korea ...
- Did China really ban rare earth metals exports to Japan?But there is little evidence of the central government drawing a link between the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute and a ban on rare earths exports to Japan. Second, the fluctuation in 2010 Chinese rare earths exports jeopardised China’s reputation as a secure and stable supplier of rare earth metals (and other commodities). China had a near monopoly ...
- The future of US–Japan military exercises | East Asia ForumThe fear in Tokyo and Washington is that Beijing may, overtly or covertly, deploy troops and seize the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in a short, sharp war, presenting Japan with a fait accompli. After Japan nationalised three of the five main islands which comprise the Senkakus in September 2012, China increased its maritime presence in the East China ...
- The Kuril Islands roadblock on a Russia–Japan peace treatyThe difference between the Northern Territories and the Senkaku Islands is that the latter are administered by Japan and thus covered by Article 5 alliance commitments, while the former are administered by Russia at present, and therefore not covered. The gap between ‘under administration’ and ‘under sovereignty’ is arguably subtle ...
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