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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Understanding the Conflict: China and Japan Island Dispute

The relations between China and Japan have reached "breaking point" after a territorial row over a group of islands, known as the Senkaku islands in Japan and the Diaoyu islands in China. What are the facts behind this event? Why are these tiny islands so important for both countries? Is there just a historical reason behind it?  The Senkaku Islands also known as the Diaoyu Islands are...