U.S. and Japan flex military muscles in a show of force amid Tokyo's feud with Beijing
United States and Japan conducted joint bomber and fighter drills near the Sea of Japan to deter unilateral forceful changes to the Taiwan-related status quo.
Japan accuses Chinese jets of directing fire-control radar at its aircraft
Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, prompting Tokyo to lodge a strong protest and demand measures to prevent recurrence.
China sends coast guard to Senkaku islands amid row with Japan
China increased coast guard and military activity near the Senkaku/Diaoyu and around Taiwan after Japan's prime minister warned a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a Japanese response.
China advises against travel to Japan amid escalating row over PM's Taiwan comments
China advised citizens to avoid travel to Japan after Tokyo signalled a possible military response to an attack on Taiwan, heightening bilateral diplomatic tensions.