The Senkakus: Little islands, big tensions

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Tensions between Japan and China continue to simmer in the waters around the Senkaku Islands, with near-daily coast guard patrols and growing military activity. This episode examines what’s happening at sea, why the dispute matters strategically and how it fits into the broader rivalry between Beijing and Tokyo.Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

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