East China Sea

Vietnam talks trust with China, invites Japanese warship

Vietnam agreed to build a "truly trustworthy" relationship with China on Friday during a visit to Ha...

Nov 09, 2015 01:15 AM EST

Japan, China agree to promote dialogue despite UNESCO dispute

Senior officials of Japan and China agreed on Tuesday to pursue high-level dialogue to mend frayed r...

Oct 14, 2015 01:56 AM EDT

China says Japan defense review misleading, Japan releases photos

China reserves the right to a "necessary reaction" after Japan issued a defense review that called o...

Jul 22, 2015 05:51 AM EDT

Japan demands China halt oil exploration in part of East China Sea

Japan called on China on Tuesday to halt construction of oil-and-gas exploration platforms in the Ea...

Jul 21, 2015 06:23 AM EDT

China says Manila trying to 'rope in' others to sea dispute

China's military on Thursday accused the Philippines of trying to "rope in" other countries to the d...

Jun 25, 2015 07:09 PM EDT

Philippine's Aquino revives comparison between China and Nazi Germany

Philippine President Benigno Aquino made a veiled comparison on Wednesday between China's activities...

Jun 04, 2015 09:28 AM EDT

U.S. Marines look to nurture integrated Asia-Pacific amphibious forces, China excluded

The U.S. Marine Corps is bringing together foreign commanders from amphibious forces deployed mostly...

May 14, 2015 09:54 AM EDT

Kerry renews U.S. pledge to Japan security, including East China Sea islets

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told Japanese leaders on Monday that Washington's treaty commitme...

Apr 28, 2015 10:09 AM EDT

U.S., Japan to unveil new defense guidelines amid China's rise

The Japanese military could expand its role and missions around the world under new U.S.-Japan defen...

Apr 27, 2015 08:29 AM EDT

South Korea, Japan to resume security talks despite conflict over history

Senior officials of South Korea and Japan will resume security talks next week after more than five ...

Apr 10, 2015 11:16 AM EDT

China urges Japan to properly educate youth over disputed islands

China urged Japan on Tuesday to properly educate its youth, joining South Korea in condemning Japan'...

Apr 07, 2015 07:35 AM EDT

China confirms, in roundabout way, Japan invite for war memorial

China's Foreign Ministry confirmed, in a roundabout way, on Tuesday that it had issued an invitation...

Mar 26, 2015 09:58 AM EDT

China says Japan ties face test, opportunity this year

China's relations with Japan face a "test" this year linked to whether Japan can properly atone for ...

Mar 15, 2015 06:03 AM EDT

With eye on Japan, China plans big military parades under Xi: sources

Chinese troops are rehearsing for a major parade in September where the People's Liberation Army (PL...

Feb 13, 2015 06:43 AM EST

Chinese coastguard vessels patrol disputed waters

China has sent coastguard vessels to disputed waters in the East China Sea after Japanese Prime Mini...

Oct 19, 2014 05:57 AM EDT