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Japanese PM kicks off 5-nation visit to Latin America

[2014-07-28 13:27]

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe left Tokyo Friday to start a five-nation tour of Latin America, local media reported.

Japan challenges China's sovereignty over islands

[2014-07-24 21:45]

The Japanese Foreign Ministry releases declassified diplomatic archives regarding the Diaoyu Islands, a move observers say attempts to challenge China's sovereignty over the islands.

Resistance display opens in Beijing

[2014-07-24 21:39]

An exhibition showcasing Chinese people's resistance to Japanese invasion opened in Beijing on Thursday, a day before the 120th anniversary of the Sino-Japanese war.

Report: Japan's military buildup cause for worry

[2014-07-24 07:12]

Think tank's assessment points to 'unprecedented breakthroughs'

Japan war criminal's confession recounted

[2014-07-23 07:34]

Editor's note: To offer a clearer picture of history, the State Archives Administration released a large number of files on 45 Japanese war criminals who were tried and convicted in China after World War II. The special military tribunal of the Supreme People's Court held public trials, sentencing the criminals to eight-to-20 years prison term. China Daily is publishing abstracts of the criminals' confessions:

Japanese carmakers still facing uphill task

[2014-07-21 07:36]

Market share for Japanese automotive firms in China has recovered slightly from the low point it hit two years ago in the wake of a diplomatic row.

Investment from Japan sinks as tensions persist

[2014-07-16 07:15]

Direct investment from Japan between January and June slumped 48.8% year-on-year to $2.4 billion, the Ministry of Commerce said, as some observers attributed this in part to political tensions.

China urges Japan over political obstacles

[2014-07-15 20:56]

China on Tuesday once again urged Japan to work to improve bilateral relations and pave the way for a meeting between their leaders.

Beijing urges Tokyo to take action against obstacles

[2014-07-14 20:44]

Tokyo should take tangible action to eliminate 'political obstacles', Foreign Ministry spokesman says in a response to Japanese leader's call for a bilateral summit in November.

China criticizes Australian leader's remarks

[2014-07-14 20:01]

China on Monday criticised controversial remarks by Australia's leader on Japanese aggression during World War II, reminding Australia to remember the profound suffering Japan caused during that period.

Japan must correct attitude as prerequisite for leaders' meeting: spokesman

[2014-07-11 20:55]

China on Friday urged Japan to correct its attitude on history and territorial issues as a prerequisite to mend strained bilateral ties.

Confessions of Japanese war criminals

[2014-07-09 07:31]

Editor's note: Earlier this month, China's State Archives Administration released a number of files on 45 Japanese war criminals who were tried and convicted in China after World War II. The criminals received sentences of eight-to-20 years' imprisonment from the special military tribunal of the Supreme People's Court, China's top court. China Daily is publishing abstracts of the criminals' confessions: