The leader of Japan's main opposition party visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in a move that will raise tensions already heightened by the Diaoyu Islands.
Shrine-worshipping a 'show of militarism'
Japanese ministers visit controversial Shrine
Japanese people in Shanghai have been warned their safety is at risk after four Japanese were attacked by several Chinese last week.
Leading European scholars have urged Japan to follow Germany's example and "fully recognize the terrible human sufferings" imposed on Chinese and other Asians during the World War II.
Japanese exhibitors at the China Import and Export Fair are worried about the possibility of sluggish business in China amid rising anger over Japan's illegal "purchase" of China's Diaoyu Islands.
Graduates fear Japanese companies will reduce recruitment opportunities because of tension over the Diaoyu Islands.
A senior US diplomat arrived in Beijing Tuesday amid tensions with Japan over the Diaoyu Islands.
Chinese navy's Diaoyu Islands activities legitimate Japanese exhibitors fret over fallout from Diaoyu row Graduates fear dispute will hurt job chances
Beijing and Tokyo are planning for vice-ministerial talks to break the Diaoyu Islands deadlock, but observers say spats will continue. China calls for Japanese progress in upcoming talks
A US Congressional report said Washington has never recognized Japan's sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands and takes no position over the territorial row between Japan and China.
The Daily Telegraph Wednesday published an article written by the Chinese ambassador to Britain that states the "purchase" of the Diaoyu Islands by the Japanese government is invalid. Commentary: Japan govt must stop conniving at rightist provocations
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi accused Japan of "stealing" China’s Diaoyu Islands, strongly urging Japan to stop violating China’s territorial sovereignty.
China's top political adviser highlighted the role of public diplomacy, rather than relying solely on official channels, during a meeting on Thursday.Special
A forthcoming collection of historical documents on Ryukyu has yet again proven that the Diaoyu Islands are an inherent territory of China.