Relations between Asia’s two giants exploded in recent days, as both Japan and China hurled accusations and insults across the sea that divides them. Historically, the animosity between these two peoples runs deep. The recent tensions are a result of Japan publishing new history schoolbooks, which gloss over that nation’s wartime history. In addition, there are gas-line rights being disputed, as well as Japan’s intentions to garner a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

Source: Associated Press