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TOKYO -- China has initiated a potentially dangerous escalation of activities around the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands, entering the area around the chain -- which Beijing claims as the Diaoyu -- for the apparent reason of territorial defense. [1]

This handout photo taken on September 7, 2024 and released on September 10, 2024 by Japan’s Ministry of Defense Joint Staff Office shows a Chinese Navy Dongdiao-class Electronic Reconnaissance Ship (ship number 794) heading northeast in the Tsushima ... [2]

TOKYO -- Concerns are growing that a diplomatic spat between Japan and China over Taiwan could descend into a drawn-out crisis, similar to the breakdown in relations over the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea more than a decade ago. [3]

The Finnish men's basketball team will continue the MM trials on Friday at 21.30 in Charleroi. Live coverage of the Susigang and Belgium match starts at TV2 and Yle Areena at 9: 10 p.m. (translated from fi) [4]

International relationsAhead of Xi's visit, Japan troubled by Senkaku incursions China sends record number of vessels to Japanese-held islands in 2019 The Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea: Chinese government vessels entered the waters immediatel... [5]

Brahma Chellaney is a geostrategist and author of nine books, including "Asian Juggernaut: The Rise of China, India and Japan." OpinionJapan must curb Chinese aggression surrounding the Senkaku Islands ![Avatar]( [6]

Swedish man attacked by transgender woman in Pattaya At about 2.49am, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Centre received an emergency call for assistance at a residence in Wat Thammasamakkhi Soi 3. [7]

TOKYO -- The U.S. and Japanese governments have begun talks on conducting large-scale joint drills to increase their capability to protect the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, Nikkei has learned. (confirmed by 2 sources) [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-10 · 85% match

China escalates tactics targeting Japan's control over Senkaku islands

TOKYO -- China has initiated a potentially dangerous escalation of activities around the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands, entering the area around the chain -- which Beijing claims as the Diaoyu -- for the apparent reason of territorial defense.

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-09-17 · 75% match

Chinese activities near Japan-ruled Senkaku Islands escalate military tensions

This handout photo taken on September 7, 2024 and released on September 10, 2024 by Japan’s Ministry of Defense Joint Staff Office shows a Chinese Navy Dongdiao-class Electronic Reconnaissance Ship (ship number 794) heading northeast in the Tsushima

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-20 · 65% match

Fears grow Japan-China spat may spiral into worst crisis since 2012

TOKYO -- Concerns are growing that a diplomatic spat between Japan and China over Taiwan could descend into a drawn-out crisis, similar to the breakdown in relations over the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea more than a decade ago.

[4] FI yle.fi · 2026-02-27 · 44% match translated from fi

Kuka on Susijengin paras pistemies Belgiaa vastaan? Äänestä ja voit voittaa Susijengin t-paidan

The Finnish men's basketball team will continue the MM trials on Friday at 21.30 in Charleroi. Live coverage of the Susigang and Belgium match starts at TV2 and Yle Areena at 9: 10 p.m.

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[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-12-13 · 85% match

Ahead of Xi's visit, Japan troubled by Senkaku incursions

International relationsAhead of Xi's visit, Japan troubled by Senkaku incursions China sends record number of vessels to Japanese-held islands in 2019 The Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea: Chinese government vessels entered the waters immediatel

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-08-12 · 85% match

Japan must curb Chinese aggression surrounding the Senkaku Islands

Brahma Chellaney is a geostrategist and author of nine books, including "Asian Juggernaut: The Rise of China, India and Japan." OpinionJapan must curb Chinese aggression surrounding the Senkaku Islands ![Avatar](

[7] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-03-22 · 33% match

Swedish man attacked by transgender woman in Pattaya

Swedish man attacked by transgender woman in Pattaya At about 2.49am, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Centre received an emergency call for assistance at a residence in Wat Thammasamakkhi Soi 3.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-03-21 · 75% match

Japan and US to conduct joint drills for Senkaku defense

TOKYO -- The U.S. and Japanese governments have begun talks on conducting large-scale joint drills to increase their capability to protect the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, Nikkei has learned.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-12-23 · 75% match

Japan to bulk up Senkaku patrols as more Chinese ships enter area

TOKYO -- Japan will expand its fleet of large coast guard patrol vessels around the Senkaku Islands by nearly half before April 2023 in response to the record number of Chinese ships that have sailed through those waters this year.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-01-29 · 75% match

China coast guard law reignites Japan push for Senkaku security

TOKYO -- With a law granting broad powers to China's quasi-military coast guard set to take effect Monday, Japanese lawmakers have stepped up calls for Tokyo to craft legislation to beef up its defense of the Senkaku Islands.

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