Japan-China tensions escalate over radar confrontation

Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi called the incidents "dangerous and extremely regrettable" and said Japan has...

China’s actions from Xinjiang to South China Sea spark concern

Shun Fujiki, Executive Director of the International Career Support Organisation, criticised China's human rights...

Japan lodges diplomatic protest over China’s gas field activity

Tokyo has officially protested China's unilateral efforts to develop gas fields in disputed waters of the East...

Quad nations express concern about situation in East China Sea

The four leaders reiterated their strong opposition to any unilateral actions that attempt to change the status...

Chinese vessels patrol disputed Senkaku waters for record 216 days

Chinese ships have been near disputed East China Sea islands for 216 days, Japan says. The islands are claimed by...

Chinese carrier conducts drills Near Japan’s EEZ: Report

A Chinese aircraft carrier group entered Japan's exclusive economic zone for the first time near Minamitori Island,...

US, Japan oppose China’s “unlawful maritime claims”

"The two leaders reiterated their strong opposition to any attempts by China to change the status quo by force or...

Japan urges China to address security concerns in East China Sea

Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi on Wednesday held a meeting and working lunch with his Chinese counterpart...

Foreign ministers of Japan, China hold talks in Beijing

Disputes persist between China and Japan with "intrusion of Chinese vessels into Japanese territorial waters around...

Japan, for first time ever, accuses China of airspace violation

Japan's Vice foreign minister Masataka Okano summoned China's acting ambassador late on Monday to lodge a...

Taiwan hosts China-focused summit amidst Beijing pressure

Representatives of at least six countries said they got "texts, calls and urgent requests" for meetings that would...

US, Japan, S Korea ink “first of its kind in 15 years” agreement

Apparently with China's assertiveness in the East and South China seas in mind, the three countries also reaffirmed...