Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Japan - Chinese Tensions Show No Signs In Cooling Off


Japan's New Rulers Take Stern Line on China -- Wall Street Journal

TOKYO—An escalating confrontation over a Chinese sea captain's arrest is testing the ability of Japan's new ruling party to manage relations with its increasingly powerful neighbor.

After detaining the captain of a Chinese fishing trawler that collided with Japanese coast guard vessels in disputed waters in the East China Sea, Tokyo has repeatedly rejected Beijing's demand for his return. That has set off a series of retaliatory steps from China, including the rejection of a bilateral summit meeting and the postponement of a Shanghai concert by a popular Japanese band.

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More News On Chinese - Japanese Relations

China Rejects Japan's Call For High-Level Talks On Isles-Kyodo -- Wall Street Journal
China premier threatens Japan over boat dispute -- AP
China's Wen threatens new action in Japan boat row -- AFP
China's premier ratchets up pressure on Japan in diplomatic dispute -- The Telegraph
China prime minister demands captain's release -- The Guardian
China premier threatens Japan over boat dispute -- Washington Times
China-Japan fight goes deeper than islands -- CNN
Riches Trump Glory In China-Japan Spats -- Wall Street Journal
Q&A: Japan-China island tensions rise -- Japan Times

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