On 26 October 2012, Vice-Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun gave a briefing to Chinese and foreign journalists on the Diaoyu Dao issue.
Skepticism on Sunday continued to spread in Japan over calls by the ruling party's top adviser Yukio Hatoyama for Tokyo to face up to Beijing over the Diaoyu Islands dispute.
China's marine surveillance vessels continued routine patrols and law enforcement activities Sunday in territorial waters around the Diaoyu Islands.
China's marine surveillance vessels continued routine patrols and law enforcement activities in territorial waters around the Diaoyu Islands on the East China Sea on Thursday.
China on Friday said it will take forceful measures in response to any moves that challenge the country's bottom line on sovereignty. Japan's actions closely watched: FM China urges Japan not to misread situation Special on Diaoyu Islands dispute
China has asked Japan to have a clear picture of the situation, correct its mistake and handle the problem between the two countries properly.
China will closely watch future actions by Japan regarding the Diaoyu Islands and the adjacent waters, and the actions will "shape China's countermeasure".
Widespread media reports that Tokyo has decided to shelve an island recapture military drill that was apparently intended against China.
China has voiced stern opposition to Japan's joint military exercise operations with "extraterritorial nations."
Chinese and Japanese diplomats met secretly over the weekend to discuss the Diaoyu Islands, Tokyo confirmed on Wednesday.Special
Almost a quarter of Japanese manufacturers are rethinking their investment plans in China and some may shift future production elsewhere.
Vice-Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday elaborated on China's solemn stance over the Diaoyu Islands row with Japan during a meeting with visiting former prominent politicians from the US.