Politics
Japanese P.M. Shinzo Abe -- the first Asian head of state to give the keynote at the World Economic Forum in Davos -- aimed parts of his speech squarely at major geopolitical rival China. Tensions between the two nations (present for decades) have been on the boil for two years, with fights over maritime territory serving as the primary fuel. Some analysts see the rivalry as paramount, in terms of potential for conflict, to that of Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Background:
Japan-China tensions take center-stage [Reuters]
Abe calls for curbs on military spending [Businessweek]
Abe compares Japan-China tensions to U.K.-Germany strain before WWI [Business Insider]
Abe defends Yasukuni Shrine visit [WSJ]
