| 摘 要： | Despite the repeated urging of senior American officials, the Abe government unleashed global concern and tension when it disavowed the ＂shelving＂ policy consensus that had formerly existed on the Diaoyu Islands dispute. ＂There has never been consensus achieved on shelving disputes＂, said Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan Yi-wei. ＂As far as our country＇s diplomatic records show, there is no such fact＂, said Japan Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida. These comments demonstrate the unprecedentedly hawkish diplomatic stance of Japan. Was there ever a consensus on shelving territorial disputes？ If so, how did each LDP government respond and why would Abe＇s cabinet try everything possible to change this policy？
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