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EAST CHINA SEA

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2016
Japan warned China as naval vessel neared Senkakus, sources say
Tokyo warned Beijing of consequences if a Chinese naval vessel near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea intrudes into Japanese territorial waters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 8, 2016
Chinese fighter jet makes 'unsafe' intercept of U.S. spy plane over East China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet made an "unsafe" intercept of a U.S. spy plane Tuesday in international airspace over the East China Sea, the U.S. Pacific Command said Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 2, 2016
Japan protests China's continued gas development in East China Sea
Japan has lodged a protest over China's gas field developments in the East China Sea after confirming the building of new structures at Chinese facilities in the waters despite Tokyo's repeated calls to refrain from such acts, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 19, 2016
A coast guard-maintained peace in the East China Sea
A new form of geopolitics is emerging with regard to the Senkaku Islands.
JAPAN
Apr 4, 2016
Japan Coast Guard deploys 12 ships to patrol Senkakus
The Japan Coast Guard said Monday it has finished deploying 12 ships assigned exclusively to patrolling areas around the Senkaku Islands amid China's growing assertiveness in the East China Sea.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 4, 2016
Turnbull says decision close on Australian submarine contract
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has indicated his government is close to reaching a decision on who will build Australia's next fleet of submarines.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 2, 2016
Xi, Abe skip chance to chat at nuclear summit amid growing tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, standing only a row apart, chose not to speak to each other during a group photo session at a nuclear summit in Washington, highlighting the state of relations between Asia's two biggest economies.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 31, 2016
China says Japan base shows its hypocrisy on South China Sea
China's Defense Ministry accused Japan on Thursday of hypocrisy by opening a new base close to Taiwan and a group of islands disputed between Japan and China in the East China Sea at the same time as criticizing Beijing's actions in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Mar 30, 2016
Japan-China tensions simmer as Xi, Abe remain cool on talks in U.S.
Chinese and Japanese leaders have a chance this week to sit down in Washington and discuss ways to stop simmering tensions from once again damaging business ties between Asia's two largest economies. They may pass on the opportunity.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2016
GSDF brings Yonaguni radar station online to keep closer eye on China
In a move expected to raise tensions further with Beijing, Tokyo brings a new radar station online right next to Taiwan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 1, 2016
Australia increasingly likely to pick Japan for huge submarine order, experts say
With Australia's release of its defense white paper last week, the race to build the country's next generation of submarines enters the home stretch — and some experts say the Japanese bid appears to hold an insurmountable lead.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 19, 2016
Asian countries eye stronger maritime surveillance capabilities
The market for spy planes and surveillance platforms is buoyant in Southeast Asia, where countries are facing off against China — and each other — in the resource-rich South China Sea, industry insiders at the Singapore Airshow said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Feb 18, 2016
Beijing missile deployment could lay groundwork for South China Sea ADIZ
Beijing's deployment of surface-to-air missiles to an island in the Paracel chain could lead to a new air defense identification zone in South China Sea, analysts say.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 16, 2016
Toward a Japan-Singapore-India maritime partnership
Maritime cooperation among Japan, India and ASEAN nations is becoming increasingly important as regional tensions rise.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 9, 2016
Japan, U.S., Australia and Philippines coast guards to huddle over China activities
The United States and Japan plan to hold a meeting of coast guard commanders with Australia and the Philippines as part of their efforts to forge a unified front against China's maritime activities, according to diplomatic sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 18, 2015
Japanese island defense plan takes shape in bid to turn tables on China
Japan is fortifying its far-flung island chain in the East China Sea under an evolving strategy that aims to turn the tables on China's navy and keep it from ever dominating the Western Pacific Ocean, Japanese military and government sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 15, 2015
Japanese official warns that South China Sea activities may be precursor to ADIZ
A top defense official has warned that China may be creating artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea as a forerunner to declaring an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) over the waters.
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2015
Japan, China agree to continue talks to prevent accidental clashes at sea
Japan and China have agreed to continue consultations for the early launch of a maritime communication mechanism between their defense officials to prevent unintended clashes at sea, the Foreign Ministry announced early Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 4, 2015
Japan's defense budget likely to top ¥5 trillion for first time
Japan's defense budget for the next fiscal year is likely to top ¥5 trillion ($40 billion) for the first time, government sources said, as the military prepares for an expanded role under new security legislation.
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2015
Japan, China put finishing touches on meeting for key maritime issues
Japan and China are planning a meeting of top officials early next month to discuss a range of maritime issues, with a top agenda item likely to be the early launch of a communication mechanism to help avert accidental clashes in the East China Sea, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.
America wasn’t made for walking, and it’s killing them
A 2010 study found that U.S. adults averaged 5,117 steps daily and that this was lower than the averages found in similar studies in Switzerland, western Australia and Japan.
Rare sequel to 'My Neighbor Totoro' to play at Cannes
A screening of "Mei and the Baby Cat Bus," which is being billed as a "mini-sequel" to the Studio Ghibli classic "My Neighbor Totoro," is set to take place at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Saudi crown prince seeks soft power in game hub Japan
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last July.
Japan survey finds 30% of student interns experience sexual harassment
The proportion of recent graduates in Japan who have worked as interns have experienced sexual harassment during their internship was 30.1%, according to a labor ministry survey, up 4.6 percentage points from the previous survey in fiscal 2020.
Seoul's eclectic Art OnO shines light on Japan's artists and galleries
Art OnO, which took place from April 19 to 21 in Seoul, featured a modest number of 36 participating galleries from 15 countries.
Want to be a voice actor? Stay 'true to the character'
SungWon Cho is a veteran with more than 10 years of experience portraying characters in anime, cartoons and video games.
Local theater in Japan is more than a hobby — it’s a community
Japan Times contributor Laura Pollacco (front right) was offered the role of one of her all-time favorite heroines, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bennet, in the Tokyo International Players’ production of “Pride and Prejudice.”
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
Massimo Bottura: 'The Japanese let ingredients express themselves'
Italian chef and restaurateur Massimo Bottura is increasingly focusing on passing on his knowledge to chefs such as Antonio Iacoviello.

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