China has clashed with several other nations in the South China Sea, where countries including Vietnam and the Philippines have overlapping claims.

中国在南中国海域与一些包括越南、菲律宾在内的国家存在交叉争议。

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In response, Tokyo has moved to increase military spending for the first time in a decade and Mr Abe recently embarked on a diplomatic offensive in South East Asia, where several nations are also embroiled in maritime disputes with China.

BBC: Japan envoy meets Chinese leader amid islands dispute

The commander, whom Ugandan officials say is a top rebel military strategist, was captured in the Central African Republic, one of several nations where the Ugandan-led LRA operates.

BBC: Uganda captures LRA senior commander

Mr Alaka disputes the account by the Ugandan army, which says it seized Mr Acellam in the Central African Republic, one of several nations where the Ugandan-led LRA operates, following a struggle between Ugandan soldiers and a group of 30 rebels.

BBC: Caesar Achellam