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(AUGUST 6-19)
According to reports, a group of Japanese rightists landed on Diaoyu Island on August 19, 2012. This is being regarded by China as another attempt at flaring the issue of Chinese sovereignty. 1 Meanwhile, seven out of fourteen Chinese nationals who were detained by Japanese police while going to the Diaoyu Islands, arrived in Hong Kong after their release. The release was welcomed by China. 2
In another development, according to reports, a Taiwan affairs official for the Chinese mainland has called for greater efforts to promote Cross-Straits exchanges at the civilian level. 3
According to reports, China and DPRK have announced that they want to move forward in developing an economic zone. 4
Reports noted that Beijing has announced that it will work with ASEAN on a code of conduct for South China Sea on a consensus basis. 5
According to reports, China and Bhutan have agreed to find solutions to their mutual border issues. This has been a major development after 28 years of bi-lateral talks. 6
- 1. “Japanese landing infringes Chinese sovereignty” China Daily, August 19, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-08/19/content_15686954.htm
- 2. “Nationals released by Japan police” China Daily, August 18, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-08/18/content_15685432.htm
- 3. “More efforts urged to boost Cross-Straits ties” China Daily, August 19, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-08/19/content_15686943.htm
- 4. “China, DPRK vow to develop economic zones” China Daily, August 17, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-08/17/content_15685358.htm
- 5. “China seeks resolution to sea issue” China Daily, August 14, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-08/14/content_15672741.htm
- 6. “China, Bhutan to continue border talks” China Daily, August 13, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-08/13/content_15672493.htm