China-Japan Crisis Reminds Asia of Need for U.S. Power
The recent arrest of a Chinese trawler captain by Japan became a major international incident between the two Asian powers. The situation appeared to come to an end when Japan released Captain Zhan Qixiong, but China has now demanded a formal apology and financial compensation from Japan. In perceived retaliation against Japan, China continues to detain [...]
The Bear and the Dragon Strengthen Economic Ties
It appears that the highly publicized stand-off between China and Japan over the detention of a Chinese boat captain is over. Both sides are requesting what they believe to be fair financial compensation, but for the most part their spat seems to have been quelled. A far more interesting and longer term issue is the [...]
