The Current Tension in the East China Sea Islands Dispute is Japan/US fault.

"#1 History is not defined by years but rather by consequences of events."If this is the consequence of events why don't we bring up relevant events and not irrelevant events. Both Chinese and Japanese governments were different at the time of the Japanese invasion of China in 1931. The Japanese government was militaristic and was a monarchy[1]. China was still recovering from the period of Warlords so there was no one Chinese "government." The most accepted government at the time was Chiang Kai Shek and the Kuomintang[2]. Neither governments exist in today's time. China is ruled by the Communist Party in a one party state[3]. While Japan is governed by a parliament(National Diet)[4]. The parties who were involved in 1931and their successors are non-existent.My opponent may attempt to bring up the idea that the Communist Party was a power in 1931. But I say the Communist Party did not become a power of significance until the late 1930s[5]. [1]http://www.britannica.com...[2]http://www.britannica.com...[3]http://www.britannica.com...[4]http://www.britannica.com...[5]http://www.britannica.com..."China military spending and increase assertiveness over its dispute island is the result of the restructuring of China national defense strategy."This is not true, the Chinese government has consistently increased spending since the 1970s. Only in the 1980s, did it look like there was less spending. But this is not true because the Chinese economy grew during this period so it looked as if they were decreasing spending[6]. It only made up a smaller percentage of what was being spent.[6]http://www.globalsecurity.org..."#3 China world"s 2nd largest economy and largest trading nation (recent and also could be debated), as it needs resources to continue its economic growth and making sure that no nation or party can interfere with trade lanes of the South and East China Sea.#3 China world"s 2nd largest economy and largest trading nation (recent and also could be debated), as it needs resources to continue its economic growth and making sure that no nation or party can interfere with trade lanes of the South and East China Sea."Pro has only conceded the point that Japan is not responsible for the current dispute over the Senaku Islands. Japan is merely acting in defense since it is China that is expanding their reach. Even the CCP's party newspaper isn't denying they are the agressors. Last month a writer wrote "Any country with a normal development strategy will not tolerate Japan's attempt to become a military power." China has made it clear they are not interested in being peaceful neighbors with Japan. Instead they want to dominate Far East Asia and control trade as well.[7]http://english.peopledaily.com.cn..."This Current Dispute events STARTS with Japan nationalized/purchase the Disputed Islands in the East China Sea on September 2012."Japan has controlled the island since 1895. Then during a period between the 1940s and the early 1970s the United States controlled the Senkaku Islands. Nowhere during that period did China control those islands. The island was owned by a Japanese citizen before 2012[8]. The Japanese government purchased the islands from the private owner. It is China who has raised a ruckus and utilized threats against Japan who has the bought the land. So who is it really who has raised the tension? Not Japan.[8]http://www.bbc.co.uk..."The Freedom of Speech is a wonderful gift of the modern era......With the Current administration visit to Yasukuni Shrine (the US also is "disappointed" with visit) and denial of Comfort women (sex slave) by Shinz!3; Abe (the Current Prime Minister of Japan December 26, 2012- Present). This fundamentally has broken the trust of the Chinese and Korean people and furthering the fuel of tension on both State levels and people to people levels."Freedom of Speech does not even exist in China. Shall we forget the "Blind Lawyer," Chen Guangcheng has seeked asylum in the United States[9]. The Chinese government has made it clear they don't tolerate dissidence at all. Shall we forget the protests in Tibet and Xinjiang[10][11].At least in Japan, there have been many critics of Shinzo Abe's trip to the Yaskun Shrine[12]. The Chinese government is untrustworthy because they seek to control and dictate what information their citizens receive. When their citizens attempt to speak out against societal wrongs they suit up the military to crush them.[9]http://www.washingtonpost.com...[10]http://www.nytimes.com...[11]http://www.theguardian.com...[12]http://www.japantimes.co.jp..."The un-bilateral creation of Japan ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone) which was created by United States and taken over the Japanese government in 1969, which neither the Chinese nor Russian recognize."It was not a problem until the Chinese made it one because they seek to dominate their neighbors."United States of America is and was one of dominate Force of the pacific/Asian region.... Taiwan is A Key issue that involves both Japan and United States and stability of the region. Japan annexed Taiwan after the first Sino-Japanese war, which may or may not have included the currently disputed islands."Agreed." As the United States congress passes legislation that emboldens Japan from an Attack, ensuring Japan to move its domestic policies recklessly."Japan is the defender not the attacker. It is China who seeks to control those who are outside their borders as well as those within them.They have little to credibility as being "trustworthy" or "peaceful" with the behavior they exhibit and continue to exhibit.The following are reasons why Japan did not start the dispute as Pro claims:1. China started the dispute.As I pointed to above the islands were owned by a Japanese owner. Now when the Japanese decide to purchase those islands from that owner, it is China who raises the ruckus. China built up the tension not Japan. The Chinese government does not control Japan like it can control their citizens. They won't be able to roll a tank over them that easily.2. China reigns as the unequivocal king of disputes in Far East Asia. China is a horrible neighbor. China has lost credibility due to all of their disputes. Here is a list of disputes in the last 10 years alone aside from the current dispute with Japan.South China Sea Disputes-Brunei:China has conflicted with Brunei in the South China Sea over territory[13].[13]http://www.rediff.com...-Indonesia:China has conflicted with Indonesia in the South China Sea over territory[14][14]http://www.thejakartapost.com...-Malaysia: China and Malaysia are disputing territory in the South China Sea[15].[15]http://www.theaustralian.com.au...-Philippines: Chna and the Philippines are disputing terrirory in the South China Sea[16].[16]http://www.voanews.com...-Taiwan:The mainland Chinese government has made claims over Taiwan multiple times.But they have also clashed over territory in the South China Sea[17].[17]http://www.taipeitimes.com...-Vietnam: China has been known to attack Vietnamese boats fishing near the Paracel Islands. Vietnam and China fought over the islands back in the 1970s. But the dispute is up in the still[18]. China sparked tensions over the Spratly Islands as well[19].[18]http://www.bworldonline.com...[19]http://www.csmonitor.com...Other Disputes-India:India and China are still disputing over their border since 1962[20].[20]http://www.reuters.com...-North Korea:North Korea and China have disputed territory along their border on Mount Paektu[21].[21]http://chinaperspectives.revues.org...I ask, if the Chinese government is peaceful why would they have had all of these disputes in the last 10 years alone? That is because they are not peaceful. They want to dominate their neighbors that is why. The government has no credibility of being "Trustworthy" or "peaceful" amongst their neighbors. Whereas Japan has only conflicted with Russia and China over borders. The Chinese are openly seeking control of the South and East China Seas for trade purposes. They are the provocateurs and should not feign as if they are somehow the victim. 3. Chinese leaders have admitted they won't tolerate Japan multiple times and keep saying it.The CCP's newspaper admits it. See what I posted above to see what they said.4.China's aggressive policies have resulted in the buildup of several militaries in Far East Asia aside from Japan.