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What is the way forward for the territorial disputes in the East China Sea?

Asked by Go Katayama, from New York University

The East China Sea is a source of vital resources, especially fisheries and natural resources like gas and oil. Regional cooperation on fisheries conservation as well as joint energy development projects could go a long way to offsetting tensions over territorial disputes.

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