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SENKAKUS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 31, 2022
Japan considers extending high-speed missile range to defend Senkaku Islands
The envisioned upgrade of the land-based, long-range missile will put China's coastal areas and North Korea within its range.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 29, 2022
Calling it a historical duty, Xi vowed in 2016 to secure Beijing's interests over Senkakus
The documents showed Xi telling the officials at the meeting of the top military organ that 'if we abandon the ocean, (China) will decline.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 28, 2022
Chinese ships enter waters near Senkakus ahead of key anniversary
The intrusion, the 27th this year and the first since Sept. 8, came a day before the 50th anniversary of the normalization of Japan and China's diplomatic ties.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 15, 2022
Behind the Japanese government’s purchase of the Senkaku Islands
Tokyo's attempts to not aggravate Beijing further over the Senkakus raises questions over how far it will go to defend its own territory.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 11, 2022
Japan marks a decade since nationalization of Senkakus with wary eye toward China threat
Tensions remain high with China some 10 years after the Japanese government nationalized the Senkaku Islands.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 10, 2022
China's Senkaku sailings: A decadelong point of friction with Japan
A Chinese diplomatic source indicated Beijing's frequent dispatch of vessels to waters near the islands has eroded Japan's effective control and given China 'the upper hand' in the row.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2022
Kishida eyes attending event marking 50th anniversary of opening of Japan-China ties
Japanese business, other groups that promote Japan-China friendship will organize an event marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of bilateral ties between the two nations on Sept. 29.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 20, 2022
Japan to look into leaders' summit with China
The meeting could take a form of in-person talks or telephone conversation, but it will more likely be an online conference sometime this fall, a report said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 14, 2022
China Coast Guard ships enter Japanese waters
The intrusion into Japanese waters around the Senkaku chain by Chinese government ships was the 17th this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Aug 3, 2022
China’s planned military exercises near Taiwan may have another target: Japan
The drills, announced by China following Nancy Pelosi's arrival in Taiwan, aren't just intended to keep Taiwan and the United States in check. They're also a clear warning to Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 12, 2022
Sino-Russian activities near Japan hint at more aligned military cooperation
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its more formal collaboration agreement with China, there appears to be greater coordination between the two countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 9, 2022
China's Xi 'deeply regrets' death of Japan's Abe
Ties between the neighbors have been plagued for years by a territorial dispute and the legacy of Japan's past military aggression, but relations warmed while Abe was prime minister.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2022
Chinese government ships enter Japanese waters near Senkakus
Chinese vessels have now been spotted near the islands, including in the so-called contiguous zone outside Japanese waters, for 81 days in a row, according to the coast guard.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 4, 2022
Chinese warship chases Russian frigate near Japan-controlled Senkakus
By making it appear as if it were patrolling around its own territory, China was likely trying to demonstrate its territorial claim to the Senkakus, according to a Defense Ministry official.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 12, 2022
Kishi warns Beijing against Sino-Russian military exercises near Japan
Nobuo Kishi's meeting with Wei Fenghe in Singapore marked the first time a Japanese and a Chinese defense minister held an in-person meeting since 2019.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 10, 2022
Japan monitoring activities of Chinese aircraft carrier and navy off Okinawa Prefecture
China's flotilla includes the aircraft carrier Liaoning, missile destroyers and a supply ship.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 25, 2022
Nearly 90% in Japan feel East Asia security environment more severe, poll finds
Tokyo and Beijing mark the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties this year, but their relations remain tense over territorial, security and wartime issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2022
Japan scrambled second most fighters on record in fiscal 2021 amid China spy activity
There were 722 scrambles in response to Chinese aircraft, up from 458 in the previous year and also the second-highest number on record.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2022
Japan defense chief looks to 'drastically' boost defense capabilities
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said his ministry will go ahead with discussions on a controversial plan that would allow Japan to acquire so-called enemy base strike capabilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 13, 2022
Japan's GSDF, U.S. Marines hold amphibious drill as China power grows
The drill, due to run through March 25, is the 'first large-scale' exercise in the Indo-Pacific region between the GSDF's amphibious brigade and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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