East China Sea

China, Japan set up military hotline to manage maritime, air incidents over disputed islands

The hotline mechanism was announced ahead of the visit by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi to Beijing this weekend for talks with his Chinese counterpart Qing Gang on improving the relations between the two countries.

Dragon's wrath: Chinese media's unrelenting criticism of Fumio Kishida and Japan

As a powerful voice in the international community, the Chinese media should uphold a dignified approach that reflects its stature, refraining from language that borders on mockery or abuse

How Xi Jinping's 'peacemaker’ image is in sharp contrast to his behaviour at home and on borders

The crisis in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine conflict are opportunities on the platter that President Xi is leaving no stone unturned to exploit to make his global footprint invincible as he begins his third term as the president of China

Can India-Japan summit help in bridging the gap between G20 and G7?

The summit is witness to how much can Modi and Kishida harmonise their positions to achieve better outcomes from their hosting of G7 and G20 summits for both their nations

Will India and Japan rise to stop the mighty propeller of Chinese hegemony?

The question of Chinese hegemony poses a significant challenge for the world far more for its neighbours like India and Japan

China, Japan trade accusations over maritime incursions

China’s dispute with Japan over tiny Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea is heating up again, with both sides accusing the other of infringing on their maritime territory

China coast guard enters disputed waters in East China Sea

Disputed East China Sea islets claimed by China and Japan have long been a sticking point in bilateral ties. China calls the islands Diaoyu while Japan calls them Senkaku.

Amid mounting security concerns posed by spy balloons and UAVs, Japan slowly strengthens alliances to counter China

Japan's deepening defence ties with ASEAN and its member states are complementary to its existing security frameworks, which include its alliance with the US and its partnerships with the Quad and AUKUS

Explained: The significance of the Russia-China naval drills

China and Russia have drawn closer in recent years as part of what they call a ‘no-limits’ relationship acting as a counterweight to the global dominance of the United States

Double standards in the name of democracy: Why West loves to patronise anti-India forces on its soil

It is more than likely that both China and the West will fail in their interwoven machinations, and India will prosper regardless, passing between the chinks in their armour