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Like the South China Sea, the East China Sea has been an area of much contention. China's long-standing feud with Japan has continued with friction over the Diaoyu Islands, which both countries lay claim to, and arguments over who owns a swathe of sea territory. China is also at loggerheads with South Korea over Socotra Rock, a submerged reef that hosts a Korean scientific research station, and which Beijing says intrudes on its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
- The manoeuvres involved transport aircraft airdropping supplies off the islands, which are claimed by China but controlled by Japan
- The drill signals Washington’s commitment to the US-Japan security treaty, which covers the Diaoyus in the East China Sea, one analyst says
Analysts believe South Korea, Russia and Taiwan are more concerned about sacrificing bilateral ties with Japan – but China is still seething.
Analysts believe South Korea, Russia and Taiwan are more concerned about sacrificing bilateral ties with Japan – but China is still seething.
Beijing accused the countries of inciting ‘group confrontation’ and said it would take all necessary measures to defend its interests, after Suga and Biden on Friday called for ‘peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait’.
Beijing accused the countries of inciting ‘group confrontation’ and said it would take all necessary measures to defend its interests, after Suga and Biden on Friday called for ‘peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait’.
First mention of Taiwan in a joint statement by the leaders of the US and Japan since 1969 looks set to infuriate Beijing.
First mention of Taiwan in a joint statement by the leaders of the US and Japan since 1969 looks set to infuriate Beijing.
PM Yoshihide Suga’s expected meetings in Manila and New Delhi come as Beijing is increasing its assertiveness in the region.
PM Yoshihide Suga’s expected meetings in Manila and New Delhi come as Beijing is increasing its assertiveness in the region.