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Iron wills and irony
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Shaped by historical tensions and economic pragmatism, relations between Beijing and Tokyo remain unpredictable. Could the environment provide a solution?
China and Japan form an ironic double in the pantheon of international affairs: two countries with so many simultaneous yet contradictory interests.
Whether it is contested energy reserves or North Korean nuclear issues on the agenda, the concerns of the public in both countries can ultimately be traced back to bitter memories associated with the 1931-33 Japanese occupation of Manchuria.
As a result, the media spotlight has continued to focus on whether Japanese Prime ...
Whether it is contested energy reserves or North Korean nuclear issues on the agenda, the concerns of the public in both countries can ultimately be traced back to bitter memories associated with the 1931-33 Japanese occupation of Manchuria.
As a result, the media spotlight has continued to focus on whether Japanese Prime ...
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