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Disputes Resurface and Japan Policy
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Japan Summons China’s Envoy in Latest Escalation of Tension Over
Disputed Islands (2013-01-09)
(New
York Times) The Japanese Foreign Ministry summoned China’s ambassador after
Chinese ships entered Japanese-controlled waters for 13 hours, a prolonged
incursion that seemed to escalate a standoff over a group of disputed
islands.
Beijing Accuses Tokyo of Heightening Isles
Tension (2013-01-12)
(Taipei
Times) China accused Japan of “creating tension,” a day after China’s air force
scrambled two fighters in response to a flight by Japanese jets to intercept a
Chinese military plane near Japan-controlled islands.
Japan Tolerating Fishing: Group (2013-01-11)
(Taipei
Times) A fishermen’s association in Yilan County said Taiwanese vessels had
operated freely close to disputed islands, a claim a Japanese paper also
reported.
To Counter China, Japan and Philippines Will Bolster Maritime
Cooperation (2013-01-11)
(New
York Times, By Martin Fackler） In a telling sign of how China’s rise has helped
turn former wartime foes into allies, Japan and the Philippines agreed to
cooperate more closely on maritime security.
In Asia, Ill Will Runs Deep (2013-01-07)
(New
York Times, By Odd Arne Westad) Japan’s rise in the late 19th century was seen
as an affront by China, which had always felt entitled to the mantle of regional
leadership. Most Chinese today therefore regard Japan’s wealth, and its position
as America’s main ally in Asia, as results of ill-gotten gains.
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| South
China Sea Disputes
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The South China Sea: “Lake Beijing” (2013-01-07)
(The
Diplomat, By James Holmes) Is Beijing indeed intent on primacy in the South
China Sea and other expanses, to the extent of seeing them as Chinese lakes?
Does it possess sufficient naval and military power to make itself the master of
the waters within? How large a margin of superiority can the PLA amass in the
face of regional competitors? And to what uses would Beijing put its marine
primacy once achieved?
Taiwan to Expand Taiping Wharf: Report (2013-01-12)
(China
Post) The government plans to expand its wharf at Taiping Island in the South
China Sea to accommodate larger vessels as part of its ongoing military
enhancement project in the disputed region, a local newspaper said.
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| U.S.
Pivot to Asia and Sino-U.S. Engagement
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Chuck Hagel’s Biggest Task (2013-01-07)
(Foreign
Policy, By James Holmes) Chuck Hagel’s most important task is executing the
military component of the Obama administration's pivot to Asia. It's a mission
that will require an appreciation for the finer points of maritime strategy, a
deft diplomatic touch, and an expansive worldview.
The Interview: Admiral Samuel J. Locklear (2013-01-11)
(The
Diplomat, By Sergei DeSilva-Ranasinghe) America’s rebalance towards Asia has
many talking. The U.S. Navy will be at the forefront of such efforts. Admiral
Samuel J. Locklear gives us his take.
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| DPP
Searches for New China Stance; Cross-Strait Issues
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Frank Hsieh Wraps Up Visit to US to Promote
Initiatives (2013-01-07)
(Taipei
Times) Former premier Frank Hsieh is to conclude his three-week visit to the US
to promote his initiative of “constitutions with different
interpretations.”
Interview: Su Casts Light on DPP’s Perspective (2013-01-12)
(Taipei
Times) Taipei Times’ staff reporters discussed what the alternatives the DPP can
propose to the President Ma Ying-jeou administration’s policies with DPP
Chairman Su Tseng-chang.
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| Military
Balance and Arms Sales
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Bureau Told to Stop Sending Agents to China:
Report (2013-01-09)
(Taipei
Times) Officers from the Military Intelligence Bureau will no longer be sent
“behind enemy lines” in China to collect intelligence, sources are
saying.
US Senator Optimistic about Fighter-Jet Sales (2013-01-09)
(Taipei
Times) US Senator James Inhofe said he was optimistic about the US government’s
authorization for the long-stalled sale of F-16C/D aircraft to
Taiwan.
Apache Attack Helicopters to Arrive in Oct. (2013-01-13)
(China
Post) A first batch of six U.S.-made AH-64E Apache attack helicopters will be
delivered to Taiwan in October, with delivery for the entire purchase of 30 of
the aircraft expected to be complete by July 2014, a report said.
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| "Southern
Weekend" Incident and China’s Domestic Issues
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Amid Protests, China’s Communist Censors Call Media Control
‘Unshakable’ (2013-01-08)
(Washington
Post) The Chinese government’s main propaganda organ took a hard line against
anti-censorship protesters at the offices of the Guangdong newspaper Southern
Weekly, declaring that Communist Party control over Chinese media is
“unshakable” and accusing “external” agitators of fomenting the
unrest.
Southern Weekly: Of Cock-Ups and Conspiracies (2013-01-09)
(China
Real Time Report, By Russell Leigh Moses) The recent censorship efforts at the
newspaper Southern Weekend might well be both cock-ups and conspiracies—and
neatly summarize the problems and possibilities surrounding the early efforts of
new Chinese leader Xi Jinping to stimulate the political system.
Chinese Newspaper Protests End, but Battle Over Censorship Is
Unresolved (2013-01-11)
(New
York Times, By Edward Wong) The demonstrations have died down, and the reporters
and editors are back to work at China’s most prominent weekly newspaper. But the
Southern Weekend is sure to remain a crucial battleground over Communist Party
censorship.
Reinventing China, Again (2013-01-07)
(Foreign
Policy, By Robyn Meredith) China may be ever more closely connected with the
rest of the world by globalization, but as China moves deeper into stage three
of development, it's political leaders are choosing their own path. And there is
no guarantee that China's preferred way forward will dovetail neatly with the
interests of the rest of the world.
Editor:
Dalton Lin
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