WW3 BuildUp ~ Tensions with china soaring since Japan nationalized islands in 2012

Japanese officials say three Chinese ships have entered the disputed waters near the Tokyo-controlled islands in the East China Sea.



They say Chinese coastguard vessels sailed into the territorial waters off one of the Senkaku islands-- which China calls the Diaoyus. The ships are reported to have left about two hours later. Chinese state-owned ships and aircraft have approached the area on and off to demonstrate Beijing's territorial claims. Tensions have grown since Japan nationalized some of the islands in September 2012, which led to China announcing an air identification zone in the East China Sea.