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The article focuses on the anti-Japanese protests occurring in China in 2012 stemming from the two countries' dispute over ownership of the Senkaku Islands. Topics include the U.S. pledge of mutual defense with Japan, how the leadership change in China could impact the dispute, and how Chinese nationalism influences protests.

The article examines foreign relations between Japan and China. A decline in relations between the two countries following a September, 2010 incident in which a Chinese fishing boat captain was arrested by Japan is discussed. It is noted that China has remained officially unsatisfied by Japan's release of the prisoner. Protests against Japan by Chinese citizens are considered. China's continued hostility is partially attributed to internal political considerations.

The article focuses on Japan's foreign relations with China. Disputes between the two countries over fishing rights in the East China Sea and possession of what Japan calls the Senkaku Islands in the sea are discussed, particularly Japan's arrest of the captain of a Chinese fishing boat. The effects on relations of rising nationalist sentiment in China are considered.