Is an armed conflict looming in East Asia?




Inside Story show

Summary: Japan has decided to deport the Chinese activists who landed themselves in the middle of a territorial dispute. At the heart of it is a chain of islands under Japanese control that is also claimed by Taiwan. Commerce and energy needs are among the key factors driving the dispute. How will this affect relations between Asia's two biggest economies? Guests: Andrew Leung, Bruce Klingner, Brett Bull.