“In the aftermath of nationalisation of the Senkaku Islands, China stepped up its confrontational stance toward Japan and this had an impact on working level cooperation.”This statement is a shameless lie. Japan stole the Senkaku (China’s Diaouyu Islands) from China in 1895. How can they be bought (like something from 7-Eleven) and “nationalised”? The only way to build confidence is to return them to China. And this is so tiny compared to the abysmal casualties Japan inflicted on China in World War II.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 14, 2018 18:00 UTC