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US defies Beijing's territorial claims over South China Sea

Two US B-52 bombers flew over disputed islands in the East China Sea during a training mission Tuesday, defying new territorial claims laid out by Beijing over the weekend, according to several US officials.

China nods, but fails to congratulate Tokyo for 2020 Olympics

The Chinese Olympic Committee, reached by telephone, said it was unable to offer an immediate comment.

Will PM's Tokyo visit balance India's equation with Beijing?

Japan is a crucial 'swing state' for India to counter the immense diplomatic, economic and military might of China that continues to power on.

Japanese envoy in Beijing to talk about disputed islands

Yamaguchi, whose schedule has not been announced, is not a member of the government so his meetings in Beijing represent a type of quiet diplomacy that could allow for a franker exchange of views than official talks might.

China patrol boats confronts Japanese ship near disputed islands

The State Oceanic Administration said four ships from China Marine Surveillance entered waters near the islands at 10 am.

Chinese ships near disputed islands for 11th day

Chinese surveillance ships sailed in an area just outside Japan's territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea today for the 11th day in a row, the Japan Coast Guard said.

China flexes maritime muscle amidst island dispute with Japan

China held naval exercises in the East China Sea on Friday to demonstrate its ability to enforce its territorial claims at sea.

Chinese warships cross waters near Japan island

Japan and China are trading a new round of criticism after Japanese military aircraft spotted seven Chinese warships in waters off a southern island not far from a chain of isles at the center of a heated territory dispute. China said the ships were on a routine training mission.

Seven Chinese warships sighted off Japanese island

Seven Chinese warships, including two destroyers, were sighted today in waters off a Japanese island, Defence Ministry said here, as tension mounted between the two Asian giants over territorial disputes.