East China Sea

President Xi Jinping of China (on right) shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during their meeting on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings in Beijing on Novemeber 10, 2014.

Even a chilly handshake is a step forward for China and Japan

Global Politics

There were no smiles or warmth and no lingering chit-chat, but the leaders of China and Japan actually shook hands in front of the cameras. And even that small step is a good sign for a troubled relationship.

A replica of a "middle-sized treasure ship" from the era of Admiral Zheng He, at the Treasure Boat Shipyard site in Nanjing.

China goes undersea to justify its claims to disputed waters and islands

Global Politics
Some the islets disputed by China and Japan

China has raised the stakes — and the risk of accidental conflict — in the East China Sea

Conflict & Justice
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China Rebukes US Over Disputed Islands Comment

Global Politics

Clinton Challenges China to Solve Territorial Disputes Peacefully

Global Politics

Japan Seizes Chinese Activists on Disputed Islands, China Protests

Arts, Culture & Media

China has protested to Japan after 14 activists from Hong Kong were arrested Wednesday by the Japanese coast guard.