Saturday, June 15, 2013

Is War Looming Between China And Japan?

 

The Pacifist War -- Al Jazeera 

Is war looming as Japan strengthens its military power and tensions escalate over disputed East China Sea islands?

In the waters of the East China Sea, a daily show of aggression is displayed around the uninhibited Senakaku/Diaoyutai Islands. Coast guards from China and Japan play a dangerous game of cat and mouse as both sides try to lay claim to the disputed resource-rich territory.

The concern is - that the two powers are riding towards war.

101 East presenter Steve Chao takes a trip to the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyutai Islands, 200km from Taiwan and 2,000km from Tokyo. This region is home to rich fishing grounds and potential gas deposits.  

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My Comment: It is hard to be a pacifist when your neighbor is not. I will not be surprised if Japan's constitution is changed in my lifetime.

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