disputed islands

Barack Obama reaffirms US support for Japan over disputed islands

After talks with PM Shinzo Abe, President Barack Obama has reaffirmed his support for Japan in its row over islands…

11 years ago

China-Philippines navy incident in disputed waters captured on camera

A Chinese navy vessel harasses a Philippine supply boat off a disputed South China Sea island, in a spat witnessed…

11 years ago

US civilian aircrafts to observe China’s rules in air defense zone

The US civilian aircrafts are expected to observe China's rules in its newly-declared air defense zone in the East China…

11 years ago

Disputed islands: Chinese fighter jets monitor air defense identification zone

China has scrambled fighter jets over the disputed islands in East China Sea to monitor US and Japanese planes as…

11 years ago

US B-52 bombers fly over disputed islands in defiance of China’s air defense zone

Two US B-52 bombers flew over disputed islands in the East China Sea in defiance of new China’s air defense…

11 years ago

Japan warns China of using force over disputed islands landing

Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe has warned China that his country will respond with force if any attempt is made to…

12 years ago

Paracel Islands: China opens tourism to disputed islands in South China Sea

China starts running tourism cruises to Paracel Islands, a chain of disputed islands in the South China Sea by next…

12 years ago

Disputed islands: Taiwanese boats enter Japanese waters in brief protest in East China Sea

Dozens of Taiwanese boats sailed to disputed East China Sea islands in a brief protest, as top Japanese and Chinese…

12 years ago

Disputed islands: China cancels Japan ties event

A ceremony to mark 40 years of ties with Japan has been canceled by China as the two countries' row…

12 years ago

Japan seeks compensation from China over protest damages

Japan will seek compensation from China for damages to its diplomatic missions there during protests over disputed islands, Chief Cabinet…

12 years ago

China sends patrol ships to disputed Diaoyu islands

Two Chinese patrol ships have been sent to islands disputed with Japan, which has sealed a deal to purchase the…

12 years ago

Japan to buy disputed islands Senkaku

Japan’s government has reached a deal to buy disputed islands in the East China Sea from their private owner, local…

12 years ago

Japanese flotilla sets sail for disputed islands Senkaku despite China’s protests

Japanese politicians have set sail for a group of disputed islands, in the teeth of protests by China which claims…

12 years ago

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak stirs up islands dispute

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak is visiting islands also claimed by Japan, in a move set to raise diplomatic tensions.…

12 years ago