September 25 | China issues a white paper on Diaoyu Dao | |
September 15 | China's State Oceanic Administration releases coordinates for Diaoyu islets | |
September 11 | The Japanese Government signs contract with supposed "owners" of China's Diaoyu Islands | |
September 5 | Japanese Government reaches agreement with Kurihara family | |
July 11 | China fishery administration vessels patrol sea around the Diaoyu Islands | |
June 11 | Japan's House of Representatives hears Ishihara's "purchase" plan | |
April 27 | Tokyo metropolitan government opens fund-raising account for "purchase" plan | |