We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
The East China Sea Issue: Japan-China Talks for Oil and Gas.
- Authors
Au, Kung-wing
- Abstract
Japan and China argued for oil and gas in the East China Sea. The issue flared up in 2003. Between 2004 and 2007 the two sides held 11 rounds of official talks in order to resolve the issue. They sought demarcation of the sea and joint development in the disputed area. The gap between positions remained wide. China claims its continental shelf; Japan proposes a median line. By closely monitoring different rounds of talks, remarks, developments, maneuvers, negotiators and dates, it is possible to construct a broad picture of the issue to measure progress and predict outcomes. It is found that improving relations not only facilitate negotiations but somehow exert pressure for a settlement. The general relationship did affect the pace of talks, which could produce a partial solution.
- Subjects
EAST China Sea; CHINA; JAPAN; INTERNATIONAL economic relations; CHINA-Japan relations; ENERGY policy; INTERNATIONAL conflict
- Publication
East Asia: An International Quarterly, 2008, Vol 25, Issue 3, p223
- ISSN
1096-6838
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s12140-008-9051-2