East China Sea Tensions Rise Over Chinese Ships, Planes

  • Japan Foreign Ministry protests approach by China naval ship
  • Survey shows continued suspicion between China, Japan

A China Marine Surveillance vessel, foreground, cruises with Japan Coast Guard ships near the near the disputed Senkaku Islands on April 23, 2013.

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A string of incidents in and over the East China Sea points to renewed tensions between Japan and China over territory, just as a new survey underlines the animosity between Asia’s two largest economies.

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