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Japan, which like others in the region has territorial disputes with China, has moved to deepen security cooperation ties, in particular with the Philippines.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

They got on the wrong foot right from the start, with the Saudi king refusing to recognize the U.A.E. for years after statehood in 1971 over territorial disputes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

For decades the two sides have clashed on a number of issues, ranging from historical grievances to territorial disputes.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024

In addition to the Philippines and China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have also been involved in the territorial disputes.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

Alliances formed and broke over and over again; new territorial disputes erupted over colonies, and countries struggled to dominate trade to and from the New World.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife