[thackney]

Is Japan involved just to keep leash on China? Or do they have other interests involved?

[kidd]

The article is poorly titled. It is about Chinese agression in the region, not just the South China Sea. China engaged the Japanese near disputed islands that are northeast of Taiwan.

And yes, weakened US leadership is a part of the issue.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Just posted this:

The United States Heads to the South China Sea