Japan decided to bring the Senkakus, known as the Diaoyus in China, under state control in 2012, prompting China to send its vessels to the waters around the islets. Photo: Kyodo Japan decided to bring the Senkakus, known as the Diaoyus in China, under state control in 2012, prompting China to send its vessels to the waters around the islets. Photo: Kyodo
Japan decided to bring the Senkakus, known as the Diaoyus in China, under state control in 2012, prompting China to send its vessels to the waters around the islets. Photo: Kyodo
Asia /  East Asia

Japan and China ‘won’t mention disputed islands’ in sovereignty hotline talks, avoiding potential rough waters

Deal expected to be struck during a bilateral meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday

Topic |   China-Japan relations
Catherine WongKyodo
Catherine Wong and Kyodo

Updated: 12:10am, 17 Apr, 2019

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Japan decided to bring the Senkakus, known as the Diaoyus in China, under state control in 2012, prompting China to send its vessels to the waters around the islets. Photo: Kyodo Japan decided to bring the Senkakus, known as the Diaoyus in China, under state control in 2012, prompting China to send its vessels to the waters around the islets. Photo: Kyodo
Japan decided to bring the Senkakus, known as the Diaoyus in China, under state control in 2012, prompting China to send its vessels to the waters around the islets. Photo: Kyodo
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