J+24 Tense situation ...

I suppose you have all heard about the current tension between Japan and China?
If not, here are the headlines I have access to:

"Japan’s announcement that it has purchased the Diaoyu islands has predictably created a firestorm in China. Beijing has also insisted that the dispute over the islands could impair bilateral economic relations. Furthermore, after Japan formally announced the “nationalization” of the islands, China dispatched two civilian patrol ships- reportedly the Haijian 46 and Haijian 49 vessels from the China Marine Surveillance- to safeguard its sovereignty over the islands. Japan’s Coast Guard responded by deploying its own vessels to the Islands, according to Japanese news outlets.
In the meantime, Chinese public emotions have been running high since Japan’s reckless islands deal and, flames of fury are not merely confined to the mainland, but extending to Hong Kong and across the Taiwan Straits."

(SINA.com)

"Japan, hands off China's territory
In recent days, the Japanese government carried on its “nationalization” of Diaoyu islands in disregard of China’s strong warnings and protests. Japan’s unilateral move has aroused indignation of both Chinese government and people, as the brazen “islands deal” constitutes a flagrant challenge to the bottom line of Chinese territorial sovereignty and national dignity."

Well, I can assure you it feels really strange to find oneself in the middle of the protest!
In Nanjing, people are particularly marked by the Japanese massacre, (1937) and they are marching in the streets, shouting "the island belongs to China"
Everywhere in the streets, there are posters (as you can see on the pictures) with "钩鱼岛是中国的!!" written on them...
A lot of people are throwing away to the trash every Japanese product they own (calculators, pens, bags...)
I managed to follow the discussion at lunch time, it seems to them war could be one of the only exits. Of course they wish a peaceful agreement could be made, but "Japan must stop provoking China, otherwise, they will get more than what they are aiming for"
My Chinese parents have asked me not to go out on my own any more, because the situation can rapidly get out of control when it comes to protecting national dignity.

Today, we visited the new flat, it's wonderful, big and cosy and has a very comfortable couch.
I also tried to make "Crepe", after a special request from my sister... She had so much homework, I thought it would cheer her up.
>My gosh... Had to buy: a flat pan, and I ended up whipping the dough with ... Chopsticks! Took me about an hour!
But it was worth it! They had never eaten Nutella before (loved it of course!), and thought I had made it myself!
Tomorrow, I am going out with my classmates. We will have lunch together, and probably go to the cinema! This is rare for them, they have made huge efforts to get their homework out of the way, I really appreciate it!
I received calls today, (numbers I had saved, Chinese names, but I was incapable of putting a face on to them, it's embarrassing, so I just pretended I knew who it was); they asked questions like "what's your favorite color? Animal? Cartoon? Food? Singer? How do you write your whole name? Do you were bracelets?"
And they all said: "Ok I have a surprise for you on Monday, I'm very exited justine!!!"