https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2010/05/31/hotline-to-history/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:06:05 -0400<![CDATA[An AFP article covers efforts by leaders of China and Japan to set up a hotline between their leaders in the wake of naval incidents between the two countries. &#8220;The premiers of China and Japan agreed Monday to set up a hotline following a series of tense naval incidents, and to resume formal talks on jointly exploring offshore gas and oil fields.&#8221; The incidents occurred when &#8220;Chinese naval helicopters twice buzzed Japanese destroyers, and a Chinese marine survey ship pursued a Japanese coastguard vessel.&#8221; Another AFP story described the incidents which took place on April 8 and 21 near the island of Okinawa. A Japanese destroyer was monitoring a Chinese flotilla of 2 submarines and 8 surface vessels. The story is a reminder that international conflicts are part of the long history of regions and nations. Although it may be hard to believe, Washington, D.C., is not the exclusive source of the world&#8217;s problems.]]>Mon, 31 May 2010 14:57:50 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2010/05/31/hotline-to-history-n189810