12 February 2012

News Story: Japan Must Monitor China’s Naval Reach


By KYOKO HASEGAWA

TOKYO — Beijing’s assertiveness in the South China Sea could soon be replicated in neighboring waters, a Japanese government-backed report said Feb. 10 amid rising regional nervousness about China’s intentions.

Tokyo should pay close attention to any indication that its giant neighbor is looking to spread its wings into the East China Sea, which abuts Japan, the National Institute for Defense Studies warned.

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