As written previously, "Japanese Coast Guard Diaoyutai or Senkaku Video Leaked," the Japanese government is really upset over the partially leaked video. Japan Times has an article out on YouTube Japan's records reportedly seized by Japanese prosecutors - "Coast guard probed over video leak; YouTube info reportedly seized." Separately Tuesday, prosecutors reportedly seized … [Read more...] about YouTube records reportedly seized by Japanese prosecutors over leaked video
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Japanese Coast Guard Diaoyutai or Senkaku Video Leaked
In Japan, there is a decent amount of buzz over the leaked Diaoyutai or Senkaku video taken by the Japanese coast guard. Here is Japan Time's report ("China 'concerned' over YouTube video; Tokyo probes Senkaku ship collision upload") and China's reaction ("Video cannot conceal Japan's illegal actions"). … [Read more...] about Japanese Coast Guard Diaoyutai or Senkaku Video Leaked
According to Google, Diaoyutai belongs to Japan!
Is Google siding with Japan's claims at the expense of China? Search for "Diaoyutai" or the Chinese character equivalent, "钓鱼台群岛," you'll not be able to find the disputed islands. Circled in red below is where a pin should be placed. Nothing shows up. Instead, if you search for "Senkaku-shoto," Google Maps takes you to the disputed islands. They are labeled with … [Read more...] about According to Google, Diaoyutai belongs to Japan!
Diaoyutai Chinese Captain to be released
Japan's NHK World has just reported the detained Chinese captain (Zhan Qixiong) since September 8 will be released. The report said: Japanese prosecutors have decided to release the captain of a Chinese fishing boat involved in collisions in the East China Sea. The captain's detention has stirred tension between Japan and China. I'd be shocked if the captain is dragged … [Read more...] about Diaoyutai Chinese Captain to be released
Has the Chinese government sold out China?
The news this morning is of a new resource-sharing agreement in the East China Sea that represents the start of a new era in east Asia. Japan and China has agreed to ignore territorial demarcation for now, and instead focus on extracting oil and gas from fields in the area. Many Chinese see in the agreement a government desperate to buy international peace before the … [Read more...] about Has the Chinese government sold out China?