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There is an emerging crisis in the East China Sea, which is threatening to go “Hot” in the weeks ahead. Last week, the People's Republic of China (PRC) extended their Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) into Japan's existing (ADIZ). This attempted airspace “grab” by the PRC is just a continuation of the existing Chinese policy of expanding their control over disputed islands and  offshore  Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) which are disputed by neighboring nations like Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Most other nations are ignoring the Chinese claim, and continuing to operate with respect to the existing Japanese ADIZ rules and conventions.  Since the PRC ADIZ change, a number of nations, including the United States, Japan, and Russia have all transited the disputed area with military aircraft, so far without incident. Japanese airlines are refusing to file flight plans with the PRC authorities, and continue to fly normally. The Chinese themselves are flying fighters, transport aircraft, reconnaissance