Energy and Sino-Japanese Relations.

There have been substantial attention on the so-called history question in China's relations with Japan. It is indeed a serious problem and there is no short-term solution to history and Yasukuni related issues. However, this paper argues that the history issue, as serious as it is, is unlikely to cause a future conflict between the two countries. But the energy issue, and specifically the dispute at the East China Sea, will be a major threat for further deterioration of Japan's relations of China. There is also a possibility of escalation or miscalculation from both sides. The paper will contend that both Beijing and Tokyo should take positive measures to prevent a localized show-down of force in East China Sea, work on common concerns in the energy and environment area, and integrate bilateral energy cooperation into the large framework of bilateral trade, investment and technological cooperation. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]