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Typhoon ends 157-day streak of Chinese vessels near Senkakus

National Jul 21, 2021

Typhoon ends 157-day streak of Chinese vessels near Senkakus

The absence of China Coast Guard ships ended the longest streak since the islands were brought under state control in September 2012.

After 42-hour intrusion, China Coast Guard ships again enter Japanese waters near Senkakus

National Jun 22, 2021

After 42-hour intrusion, China Coast Guard ships again enter Japanese waters near Senkakus

The streak of 42 consecutive hours was the longest this year, a report said.

China Coast Guard vessels enter Japanese waters

National Jun 20, 2021

China Coast Guard vessels enter Japanese waters

The Japan Coast Guard warned the Chinese ships to leave the waters as the vessels tried to approach a Japanese fishing boat.

Chinese ships sail near Senkakus for record 112 straight days

National Jun 5, 2021

Chinese ships sail near Senkakus for record 112 straight days

According to the Japan Coast Guard's 11th regional headquarters in Naha, the previous record successive run of 111 days was marked between April 14 and Aug. 2, last year.

China boosts power of maritime authorities, fanning tensions

National Apr 29, 2021

China boosts power of maritime authorities, fanning tensions

by Tomoyuki Tachikawa

The legislation will enable China's maritime safety agency, which belongs to the transportation ministry, to order foreign vessels to leave what the nation claims as its territorial waters.

China’s maritime policies need a considered response from Japan

Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing Apr 26, 2021

China’s maritime policies need a considered response from Japan

by Chisako T. Masuo

Careful countermeasures must be considered as Beijing integrates its ocean organizations and steps up its territorial goals.

How Japan should deal with China’s new coast guard law

Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing Apr 8, 2021

How Japan should deal with China’s new coast guard law

by Tomohisa Takei

Tokyo may need to bridge the gap between law enforcement and defense operations as Beijing looks to build a stronger maritime force.

China could step up armaments and provocations near Senkakus, Defense Ministry report warns

National Mar 27, 2021

China could step up armaments and provocations near Senkakus, Defense Ministry report warns

by Reito Kaneko

An author of the report warned that moves by Chinese government vessels against Japanese fishing boats near the disputed islands will likely become even more blatant.

Philippines says 220 Chinese boats have encroached in South China Sea

Asia Pacific Mar 22, 2021

Philippines says 220 Chinese boats have encroached in South China Sea

The Philippines coast guard reported that about 220 vessels, believed to be manned by Chinese maritime militia personnel, were seen moored at the Whitsun Reef.

China and U.S.-Japan alliance to take top billing as senior Biden officials visit Tokyo

National | FOCUS Mar 14, 2021

China and U.S.-Japan alliance to take top billing as senior Biden officials visit Tokyo

by Jesse Johnson

Both nations are expected to use the meeting to set the agenda for the alliance, making abundantly clear the shifting U.S. and Japanese perceptions of China.

China FM says coast guard law does not target specific nation

National / Politics Mar 7, 2021

China FM says coast guard law does not target specific nation

Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China and Japan have "every reason to support each other" to successfully hold both the Tokyo and Beijing Olympics.

China’s new coast guard law appears designed to intimidate

Editorials Mar 4, 2021

China’s new coast guard law appears designed to intimidate

The government of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga must blunt the Chinese move while demonstrating its understanding of the risks involved.

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