2006.04.23

ROK, Japan reach accord at talks over disputed islands (AFP). South Korea and Japan have struck an accord averting a stand-off over an ocean survey near a chain of disputed islets. This morning, the two JCG survey ships began heading back to Tokyo. 2006.04.23

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PRC says Japan sea line not valid (UPI). Chinese officials say the restatement of a travel ban around the Pinghu gas field is not an endorsement of a line set by Japan in the East China Sea. 2006.04.23

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