Tensions high across East China Sea

Tensions over a disputed island chain known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China continue to hurt relations between Asia's two largest economies. But with China displaying its increasing military muscle both on land and at sea, and Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe seeking to loosen the terms of the country's anti-war constitution, the FT's Demetri Sevastopulo says that the chance of an accidental confrontation escalating is increasing.

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China and Japan are amongst the biggest nations, to even think of war between these two mature nations over such meaningless rocks will be a tragedy for the their respective peoples and the world at large. It is important for both nations to see beyond trivial (negligible) differences and work toward strengthening the peace mankind enjoyed for the past five decades, in the far East Asia. Big nations have more responsibilities than smaller ones, C & J need to behave maturely and accordingly.