U.S. 2014 Navy exercizes in Subic Bay, Philippines, and in Hawaii (Pacific Rim) signalling hope and wariness in U.S.-China relations

07/02/2014

China is participating with the U.S. in the Pacific Rim naval exercizes in Hawaii. At the same time the naval exercizes in the Philippines are intended to counter China's influence and territorial claims in the region. Japan's shift in interpretation of Article 9 of the Constitution to allow "collective self-defense" is also intended to counter China and ally N. Korea's missiles. The shift is approved by Japan's cabinet at about the same time as the naval exercizes. U.S. experts on China such as World Bank head Zoellick see peaceful development and cooperation but there is wariness following territorial claims and counter claims in the Pacific. South Korea remains wary of Japan but is also wary of China's ally N. Korea, and generally supports the U.S. efforts in the Pacific. The key is to manage tensions in a constructive way with cooperation and dialogue.

Grouped Articles

Exercises in Hope—and Fear—in the Pacific

Wall Street Journal 07/02/2014

Andrew Browne, Andrew, Browne

Japan's New Defense Posture

Wall Street Journal 07/05/2014

Editorial

Chinese Leader, Underlining Ties to South Korea, Cites Japan as Onetime Mutual Enemy

New York Times 07/04/2014

Choe Sang Hun, Choe, Sang Hun

U.S. Seeks to Salvage Dialogue With China at Beijing Summit

Wall Street Journal 07/08/2014

Jeremy Page, Jeremy, Page, Ian Talley, Ian, Talley

The Time Is Ripe for Stronger U.S.-Japan Military Ties

Wall Street Journal 07/08/2014

Arthur Herman, Arthur, Herman

U.S., China try to emphasize potential for cooperation - The Washington Post

Washington Post 07/09/2014

Simon Denyer, Simon, Denyer