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Chinese political advisor warns of Japan's military expansion

[2015-03-02 15:38]

A senior Chinese military officer and national political advisor has urged Tokyo not to use the recent Islamic State hostage incident to justify its overseas military expansion.

Japan has to reflect on history: former PM

[2015-03-01 13:37]

If Japan plans to regain trust from its neighboring countries, it needs to squarely look at its wartime history and be apart from the past.

Don't read too much into shortened name

[2015-02-27 07:35]

The China-Japan Friendship Hospital is to be called the China-Japan Hospital according to a regulation on the abbreviated names of hospitals.

Neighbors in new bid to heal ties

[2015-02-27 03:59]

A top executive from Japan's ruling party is to head a 3,000-strong delegation to China in May, the latest indication of a thaw in the relationship between the two neighbors.

Japan plans 3,000-strong delegation to China

[2015-02-26 11:19]

Japanese lawmaker Toshihiro Nikai will bring a 3,000-strong delegation to China in late May this year, aimed at improving bilateral relations.

WWII Chongqing bombing survivors lose lawsuit against Japanese govt

[2015-02-25 22:03]

The Tokyo District Court on Wednesday ruled against a group of Chongqing bombing survivors who sued the Japanese government and asked for apology and compensation.

Abe urged to uphold historic statement on war apology

[2015-02-25 21:27]

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been urged recently many times to clearly uphold the 1995 Murayama Statement.

China, Japan agree on crisis management

[2015-01-29 19:43]

Chinese Defense Ministry said on Thursday that China and Japan have agreed to launch a maritime and aerial crisis management mechanism at an early date.

China concerned about Japan's wording on history

[2015-01-27 09:13]

China is concerned about the attitude adopted by Japan's government regarding their history of aggression.

China renews calls for Japan to reflect upon its history

[2015-01-21 21:48]

China on Wednesday renewed its call for Japan to profoundly reflect upon its aggression history in World War II, and earnestly carry out its promise of peaceful development.

New round of maritime talks start

[2015-01-21 17:05]

China and Japan will hold their latest round of high-level consultations on maritime affairs on Wednesday, in Japan, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Wednesday.

Japan unveils record defense budget

[2015-01-15 05:09]

Japan announced its biggest defense budget on Wednesday as it prepares plans to scrap the constitutional ban on military operations overseas.