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The article focuses on the efforts of China and Japan to maintain foreign relations despite their past hostility during World War, and talks of visit of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to China, economic growth of China, and Japan's economic assistance to China to overcome the pollution issues.

The article focuses on the foreign relations of Japan and China wherein the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on the regional conference in Beijing.

The article discusses the impact that the slowing of economic growth in China has on Japanese businesses through referencing China's economic relations with Japan, including its impact on the recession in Japan. An overview of the role that the decline of Japanese exports to China has on Japan's economic conditions is provided.

The article reports on the move of China to increase the importation of goods and services from the U.S. to address the billion-worth dollar trade imbalance with the U.S.

The article offers information about Sino-Japanese Friendship Garden located in Fangzheng, China, where graves of some 5,000 Japanese who died in what was then known as Manchuria when the Japanese Empire collapsed in defeat at the end of World War II, and victorious Soviet armies swept in.

The article reports that Shinzo Abe, prime minister of Japan, met with Xi Jinping, President of China, in Vietnam regarding the months of escalating tensions between their two nations.

The article reports on the outrage expressed by people in China over founders of APA Group, a Japanese real-estate and hotel empire Fumiko Motoya and her husband, Toshio. There was an uproar over right-wing historical books promoted at the APA's chain of 370 budget hotels which had stated that Japanese forces did not massacre the Chinese civilians during a rampage in Nanjing in 1937.

The article reports that China, South Korea and Japan have united against the missile test launched by North Korea in 2016.

The article covers a July 1, 2014 announcement by the government of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declaring a reinterpretation of the country's pacifist Constitution in an effort to better provide military aid to allies as well as respond to the growing regional power and influence of China. The possible impact on relations between Japan and China are discussed as well as how the new policy allows for the Japanese military, known as the Self-Defense Forces, to assist any American forces.

The article discusses concerns regarding the potential global economic implications of geopolitical disputes between China and Japan as of January 27, 2014. Topics addressed include concerns voiced by economists, executives, and politicians at the 2014 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland; increasing tensions between China and Japan during the tenure of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe; and the potential impact of a conflict on U.S. businesses.

The article reports on the air defense zone declared by China and approved by its President Xi Jinping that causes to weaken Japan's grip on disputed islands in the East China Sea. Xi voiced out his increasing displeasure with Japan under its Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and rebuffed Mr. Abe's requests for a formal summit meeting. It states that Xi's position as leader in the Communist Party and head of the military commission made him the primary decision maker on issues like air defense zone.

The article discusses the Chinese government's reaction to two American B-52 bomber aircraft that flew over contested airspace over the East China Sea following China's November 23, 2013 announcement that it was establishing an air defense identification zone in the area. Topics addressed include the airspace's implications for power relations between China, The U.S., and Japan, as well as disputes between China and Japan over control of the Senkaku Islands.

The article reports that a group of Chinese analysts, scholars and military officials gather in Beijing, China in June 2013 to call the attention of the government involving its territorial disputes with Japan. It states that the government has not insisted a claim to Okinawa or the other isles in Ryukyu chain. Boston University associate professor Thomas U. Berger says that Japan conquered the island in 1609, but permitted them to pay tribute to China in 1655.

The article discusses Japan's military and national security policy as of April 2, 2013, highlighting an increase in its military activities in terms of concerns about a threat from China. Topics addressed include war games staged by Japan in February of 2013, the Japanese military's partnership with the U.S. military, and the military policies favored by Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe.

Examines the reaction in Japan to the growing economic power of China. Increased reluctance of Japanese investors to make further investments in China; Reasons for the changed attitude, including a wave of anti-Japanese protests in Chinese cities; Fueling of the protests involving the two Asian powers by deep disputes over World War II narratives in Japanese textbooks, territorial arguments and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visits to a shrine to Japanese war dead; Views of analysts; Suggestion that reassuring Japanese investors will be crucial for China to invigorate the economy and create jobs in less prosperous areas; Concerns of the U.S. about China's economic power, in light of the bid by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation for Unocal; Overview of foreign investment in China.

The article reports on the meeting on security issues between government officials from Japan and China in Tokyo, Japan on March 19, 2015 discussing the creation of a hotline to ease tensions in the East China Sea, four years since their dispute over the history and territory.

The article offers world news briefs as of March 6, 2015 including U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell's cancellation of a debate regarding nuclear weapon in Iran, a security talks between Japan and China, and the leaks and water damage caused by water faucets theft in Germany.

The article reports on the statement of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that highlights the importance of frequent dialogue, which has started during the 2014 Pacific Rim economic conference, between the country and China to achieve a mutually beneficial ties based on strategic interests.

The article analyzes the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on November 10, 2014 including their body language and the different photographs of the two leaders shaking hands released to the public.

The article announces the intent of Japan and China to hold negotiations to discuss their rivalry of positions on the islands situated in the East China Sea.

The article reports on the statement from Japanese Defense Ministry claiming on May 25, 2014 that Chinese jet fighter planes had flown air defense zones at the East China Sea which claimed by China and Japan.

The article reports on the ceremonial offering sent by Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan on April 21, 2014 which could complicate the country's relations with South Korea and China.

Several corrections are presented to articles in previous issues including one on U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, one on executions, and one on relations between China and Japan.

The article reports on the remarks of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a conference in Davos, Switzerland that the country's increasing territorial disputes with China were similar to the competition between Germany and Great Britain in 1994.

The article reports on the growing disputes between Japan, China, and the U.S. over a group of islands located in the East China Sea.

The article reports on the patrol made by China over the disputed islands in East China Sea following the announcement of South Korea and Japan that their planes had flown the area.

The article reports that the Japanese government is open to the option of stationing officials on islands which are involved in its territorial dispute with China.

The article reports on the visit to the Yasukuni Shrine in central Tokyo, Japan by Japanese lawmakers on April 23, 2013 to honor those killed in war as well as those punished as war criminals, which threatens to worsen the dispute between China due to contested islands.

The article reports on the conflict between China and Japan after the former has accused Japan of intensifying the maritime tensions by harassing Chinese ships, which is said to highlight the increasing distrust between them.

The author reflects on the plan of the U.S. to intervene and help contain China in their dispute between Japan over islands in the East China Sea.

The article presents the author's insights regarding the conflict and competition between China and Japan due to national interest and leadership.

The article reports on the victory of the Liberal Democratic Party in the national parliamentary elections in Japan in December 2012. It states that the Liberal Democrats dominated with their less radical promise of reviving the recession-bound economy and rise against China over disputed islands. It says that the victory indicates that Liberal Democratic leader Shinzo Abe would be able to establish a new government and a stronger military amidst intensifying showdown with China.

The article reports on the twin-propeller Chinese aircraft that swooped low above the waters near the disputed islands in the East China Sea on December 13, 2012. M. Taylor Fravel, associate professor of political science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says that the move by China is a challenge to Japan's effective control on the islands. It mentions that Japan responded by sending F-15 jets.

The author discusses the relationship between Japan and China. It says that Japan contributed to the world peace and prosperity and allied with U.S. It states that the Japanese government hopes to enhance its relationship with the leadership of China. Moreover, tension exists between China and Japan regarding the Senkaku Islands, but Japan has been calm in dealing with the situation.

The author reflects on several historical events on in 1912, 1937 and 1962. The author states that Vincent Astor, owner of the Hitherto Astor estate celebrates his 21st birthday on November 15, 2012. The author mentions that Japan wants to make a peace talk with China. The author adds that the U.S. Federal Appeals Court ordered the U.S. Justice Department to establish a criminal-contempt proceedings against Mississippi Governor Ross R. Barnett and Lieutenant Governor Paul B. Johnson Jr.

The article reports on the conflict among China and Japan when the Chinese patrol ships entered waters around a disputed island group in the East China Sea for a 14th straight day on November 2, 2012. It states that the tensions sparked when the Japanese government announced its plan to buy three of the islands still owned by a Japanese citizen. It relates that the street demonstration in China intensified because of Japanese government's decision.

BEIJING -- Chinese authorities have released three of four Japanese citizens who were accused last week of videotaping at a military installation in northern China, state media reported on Thursday. Although one of the detained men remains in custody, the releases are likely to be construed as a modest attempt by China to reduce tensions that have been mounting since Sept. 7, when a collision between a Chinese fishing trawler and Japanese coast guard vessels in disputed waters prompted an ugly diplomatic row between the countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]