china, japan, senkaku islands, south china sea

Chinese Coast Guard Allowed to Fire on Foreign Ships in South China Sea

The Chinese government has introduced draft legislation that will allow its coast guard to use weapons against foreign ships that are found to be involved in “illegal activities” in Chinese waters. However, since China’s claims over some portions of the South China Sea have been dismissed by its neighbors, the coast guard will effectively have ...

Nspirement Staff

A Chinese Coast Guard ship at sea.

Why China Wants the Senkaku Islands so Badly

The Senkaku Islands, located in the East China Sea, are a group of islands administered by Japan. However, ownership of the Islands has always been a topic of conflict between Tokyo and Beijing. Increasing Chinese activity near the islands suggests that Beijing is getting emboldened in its drive to annex them in the future. The ...

Max Lu

The Senkaku Islands.