BBC: China warship sails near Japan-controlled islands
Japan has summoned the Chinese ambassador in Tokyo, after a Chinese frigate sailed near disputed islands in the East China Sea.
A foreign submarine was also spotted near the islands on Wednesday and Thursday, although its nationality was not clear, Japan's military said.
Japan controls the uninhabited Senkaku islands, which China also claims under the name Diaoyu islands.
The tiny islands are a frequent flashpoint between the two countries.
They are prized because they are close to key shipping lanes, offer rich fishing grounds and lie near potential oil and gas reserves.
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WNU Editor: I am willing to bet that it is only a matter of time before the Chinese will land troops on one of these small islands .... and they are not going to leave.
More News On Growing Tensions Between China And Japan Over Disputed Islands In the East China Sea
China, Japan trade accusations after Chinese warship seen near disputed Diaoyu Islands -- South China Morning Post
Japan protests presence of Chinese military ship in waters near disputed islands -- Reuters
Japan protests after Chinese frigate sails near disputed isles -- AFP
Japan Protests Presence of Chinese Naval Ships Near Disputed Islands -- VOA
China defends deployment of naval ship to Japan-claimed islands -- UPI
China Urges Japan to Avoid 'Artificial' Incidents Near Disputed Islands -- Sputnik
Japan, China comment on vessels near Senkakus -- NHK WORLD
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