The China-Japan Border Dispute

"The disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands remain a flashpoint in Sino-Japanese relations and the risk of aggravation is imminent. This compelling and well-argued collection addresses the historical and legal background of the dispute, its ongoing politicisation and potential solutions. With its multidisciplinary approach, this volume provides new perspectives that should be of great interest to scholars, students and policymakers." Linus Hagström, Swedish Institute of International Affairs, Sweden

"The study of territorial issues has become one of the key approaches in conflict studies, but few works concern themselves with contemporary issues or the evolution of particular conflicts over time. This volume changes that. Combining historical, legal, and political arguments on a single conflict zone, this book examines both the domestic and international implications of conflicting Chinese and Japanese territorial claims. The collection is an important read for those interested in territorial conflicts and policymaking and a must have book for anyone who studies Sino-Japanese relations." Douglas M. Gibler, University of Alabama, USA

"Underlining this book'a panoply of voices, Ryan M. Scoville argues in favor of Japan's sovereignty claims from a legal perspective. According to his cogently argued essay, acquisitive prescription trumps prior occupation, not least because evidence of earlier Chinese acquiescence to Japanese claims is 'damning.' " Dr Giulio Pugliese, King's College London, UK