Despite frequent talk of conflict and even war, economic and strategic factors suggest that the Sino–Japanese dispute over the East China Sea will not erupt into hot conflict, at least for the time being. However, for domestic reasons, overt cooperation remains a distant prospect.

Keywords:
maritime disputes, Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, East China Sea, Sino-Japanese relations, territorial disputes
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