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How have Japanese views on Taiwan changed over the years? Ukeru Magosaki, a former Japanese Foreign Ministry official and head of the East Asian Community Institute, believes recent remarks by some Japanese politicians depart from the framework established in the 1972 China-Japan Joint Communiqué. Hear his perspective in "Diaoyu Dao: Small Islands, Big Stakes."

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American filmmaker and photographer, J.J. Osbun offers a simple way of looking at the Diaoyu Dao dispute.

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Tatsushiro Koga is widely described in Japan as the first person to discover Diaoyu Dao. But contemporary records, including accounts linked to his own business partners, paint a more complicated picture.

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Lying off Fujian's coast, Meizhou Island stands out from tropical islands focused on beach recreation. The birthplace of Mazu culture, it weaves stunning seascapes with age-old maritime traditions.

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While researching in Japanese archives, Chinese scholar Li Li traced a decade of surveys, internal debates and secret decisions that unfolded before Japan incorporated Diaoyu Dao in 1895.

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Hong Kong collector Professor Tam Siu-cheong has spent decades collecting historical maps. Nearly one hundred of them reference Diaoyu Dao, including several Western maps that recorded the islands using transliterated Chinese names centuries ago.

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Tucked in Qinghai's Qaidam Basin, Wusute Water Yardang features a one-of-a-kind landscape, where wind-shaped stone mounds rise from salt lakes. Tourists can take their pick from speedboat rides, camel rides by the lake or stargazing after dark.

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Rising from the Beibu Gulf, Weizhou Island carries a distinct charm from typical coastal resorts. Formed by ancient volcanic eruptions, it features dark lava shorelines that blend with crystal waters and quiet fishing hamlets.

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Why do tensions continue in the waters around Diaoyu Dao? Part Five follows China Coast Guard patrols and maritime encounters in the East China Sea. It examines how the dispute has evolved since 2012 and the challenges of managing differences at sea.

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Part of China's marine observation network in the East China Sea, a buoy collects real-time ocean data and supports navigation safety.

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Lighthouses, fishing boat incidents and Japan's 2012 "nationalization" move. A look at how a series of developments gradually transformed the Diaoyu Dao issue from a managed dispute into a recurring flashpoint.

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Did China and Japan agree to shelve the dispute? During the normalization of diplomatic relations in the 1970s, the two sides reached a political understanding to set aside the Diaoyu Dao issue and focus on broader relations.

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Long a favorite destination among travelers from across China, Sanya boasts mild weather ideal for year-round coastal getaways. Supported by comprehensive tourism infrastructure, its scattered islets each offer a distinct charm.

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Why does China claim sovereignty over the island group Diaoyu Dao? Through historical records, rare archival footage and expert insights, this three-minute feature traces the historical basis of China's position and the key events that shaped one of East Asia's longest-running territorial disputes.

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What happened to Diaoyu Dao after World War II? The Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation established key principles for the post-war settlement, including the return of territories taken by Japan during the war.

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Unlike tropical beach getaways, Gulangyu in Xiamen, China, offers something rarer than resorts and water sports: an authentic coastal experience shaped by heritage, not just scenery.

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Chill in Summer II: Next Stop, Jingdezhen!

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Two Japanese maps produced before 1895 continue to attract attention today. Created by Japan's navy and army, they offer rare evidence of how Diaoyu Dao was viewed by Japanese authorities before Japan incorporated the islands.

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How did Japan incorporate Diaoyu Dao into its territory? Through government archives, historical maps and records, Part Two examines the decade leading up to Japan's 1895 decision to incorporate the islands into Okinawa Prefecture.