In addition to the current standoff between China and Vietnam , China and Japan both claim sovereignty over the Senkaku Islands , while China and the Philippines are competing for control over several small land formations , such as the Scarborough Shoal . Territorial disputes over islands in Asia are boiling over into violence . Key U.S. , Chinese military leaders hold frank private talks . China says it has the right to build on disputed reefs and rocks. The U.S. encourages all sides to resolve their disputes diplomatically .
Territorial disputes over islands in Asia are boiling over into violence . Key U.S. , Chinese military leaders hold frank private talks . China says it has the right to build on disputed reefs and rocks. The U.S. encourages all sides to resolve their disputes diplomatically .