Street protests and bellicose talk in China are increasing tensions between Beijing and Tokyo in their dispute over some barren, rocky islets. Chinese protesters smashed Japanese cars and attacked sushi restaurants. A Chinese general wants to mine the islands and use them for bombing practice.
via NYT > Most Recent Headlines http://rendezvous.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/20/simmering-chinese-anger-at-japan-is-now-on-the-boil/