Tensions high across East China Sea
- 5 years ago
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Tensions over a disputed island chain known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China continue to hurt relations between Asia's two largest economies. But with China displaying its increasing military muscle both on land and at sea, and Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe seeking to loosen the terms of the country's anti-war constitution, the FT's Demetri Sevastopulo says that the chance of an accidental confrontation escalating is increasing.
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Tensions over a disputed island chain known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China continue to hurt relations between Asia's two largest economies. But with China displaying its increasing military muscle both on land and at sea, and Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe seeking to loosen the terms of the country's anti-war constitution, the FT's Demetri Sevastopulo says that the chance of an accidental confrontation escalating is increasing.
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