Disputed Islands

Is China trying to overwhelm Japanese ships on disputed waters?

A daily stream of bulletins announce ship deployments into the East China Sea, naval combat exercises, the launch of new warships and commentaries calling for resolute defense of Chinese territory.

China, Japan struggle to dial down tension over disputed islands

Concerns that the increasing encounters between planes or patrol ships in the East China Sea will cause an accidental clash are giving impetus to efforts to dial down tensions, including a possible leaders' summit.

Chinese plane over disputed islands prompts Japan to send jets

Four Japanese F-15 jets headed to the area Thursday morning, but no further action was taken.

Disputed islands our sacred territory: China to Japan

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi stressed his country's claim to disputed islands with his Japanese counterpart, Koichiro Gemba, in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

6 Chinese ships spotted near disputed islands: Japan

The Japanese government and coast guard said six Chinese surveillance ships entered Japanese waters Friday near disputed islands in the East China Sea, adding to tensions between the Asian giants.