The dispute over some ‘guano-covered rocks’ has brought to fore historical issues between Japan and its neighbours.
![The islands known as Diaoyu in Chinese and Senkaku in Japanese have been claimed by both countries [Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013125102549641734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)

The dispute over some ‘guano-covered rocks’ has brought to fore historical issues between Japan and its neighbours.
![The islands known as Diaoyu in Chinese and Senkaku in Japanese have been claimed by both countries [Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013125102549641734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Plans for sweeping economic reforms will have global repercussions.
![If China's economy continues to do well, its imports of goods will hit a value of $10tn in the next five years [AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131127122452251621_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)