Chinese diplomats asked Japan not to deny history, as Chinese ships continued to conduct regular patrols to defend China's sovereignty over the Diaoyu islands.
Chinese ambassador to EU Wu Hailong has rejected Japan's latest claims over the Diaoyu Islands and warned against any attempt to deny history. Japan urged to reflect on history Chinese communities in LatAm back China's sovereignty China confirms latest Diaoyu Islands sea patrol Special
If Japan really wants to live in peace with its Asian neighbors, it should take a hard look at its attitude toward history and learn from Germany in this respect, says China's ambassador to Britain.
Despite the fact that attitudes toward Japanese living in China have changed dramatically since September, Kawahara Keiichiro is determined to continue volunteering in the earthquake-hit areas of China.
Declining exports of rare earths are due to sluggish global demand and not tension with Tokyo, industry leaders said. Japan should face up to wrongdoing
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On 26 October 2012, Vice-Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun gave a briefing to Chinese and foreign journalists on the Diaoyu Dao issue.
China has asked Japan to have a clear picture of the situation, correct its mistake and handle the problem between the two countries properly.
China will closely watch future actions by Japan regarding the Diaoyu Islands and the adjacent waters, and the actions will "shape China's countermeasure".
Widespread media reports that Tokyo has decided to shelve an island recapture military drill that was apparently intended against China.
Almost a quarter of Japanese manufacturers are rethinking their investment plans in China and some may shift future production elsewhere.
Vice-Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday elaborated on China's solemn stance over the Diaoyu Islands row with Japan during a meeting with visiting former prominent politicians from the US.
Japanese politicians' latest visits to a controversial war shrine would worsen relations between the country and its neighbors.