Lost at sea: the demons of Diaoyu
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A dispute over the Diaoyu islands united China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, but the issue is more complex than might appear. The main players in the drama are China and Japan. Japanese right-wing groups are targeting the Japanese coalition government, while Chinese protesters are also sending a message to the Chinese government. There is real outrage over the issue, but there are other motives that are less clear. There is a danger that the Chinese stance on this issue could be seen as threatening. Japan also needs to come to terms with its past if it is to be accepted by its neighbours.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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Diaoyu dispute: complex issues
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The Diaoyu dispute involves claims to a group of islands also called the Senkakus by the Japanese. There could be gas and petroleum deposits in the area and this has added intensity to the territorial dispute. A Japanese fringe group set up a lighthouse on the islands in 1996, sparking off more arguments. Chinese protesters are seeking action from the Chinese government over the issue, whereas Taiwan was previously asked to act because of its diplomatic relations, in the 1970s when China did not have relations with the US and Japan.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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Controlling interest: Beijing plays Diaoyu dispute in a low key
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A dispute has arisen among China, Taiwan and Japan over the Diaoyu islands, also called the Senkaku islands. Japanese right-wing groups have set up a beacon on one of the Diaoyu, and volunteers from Taiwan have offered themselves to dismantle it. China has asked Japan to control its right-wing groups. Taiwan is due to hold talks with Japan on fishing rights in the area. Protests were held in China on Sep 18 1996 to commemorate the invasion of China by Japan in 1931. Official statements on the issue have been restrained, however.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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