Information on "Natural Resources" and "Japan"
February 2013
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27 Feb 2013
China-Japan Maritime Relations: The Case for Cautious Optimism
Speculation is growing that Japan’s Shinzo Abe and China’s Xi Jinping are interested in staging a bilateral leadership summit. James Manicom is not surprised by such rumors. They often follow prolonged periods of confrontation between the two countries, particularly over disputed maritime territory. More on «China-Japan Maritime Relations: The Case for Cautious Optimism » -
22 Feb 2013
China's Risky Strategy in Maritime Disputes
China claims that it was unaware of a recent ‘incident’ involving Chinese and Japanese naval vessels. Our partners at STRATFOR warn that Beijing’s muted response is deliberate. It is designed to convince its neighbors that the Chinese military might act independently to support China’s territorial claims. More on «China's Risky Strategy in Maritime Disputes»
