Reaction to irrational protests begins

UPDATE: The Japan Times seems to be listing events as they are reported, so keep checking there.

Good wrapup by MSNBC

Shenzhen city protests

Thanks FG

Japan Olympic Committee wonders if China can handle the Olympics in 2008

China’s Foreign Minister says protests “not China’s fault”

Anti-Japanese UNSC Entry Protest Planned in front of UN Apr. 11

Japanese in China fear for their safety: “Hide the Japanese flag” they’re told.

Ishihara criticizes both governments: “China is just directing its internal strife at Japan… Japan is simply calling for calm and not expressing the Japanese people’s frustration to China”

China is said to have “banned journalists” from photographing the damage at the Japanese Embassy.

OK, that’s all. I have work to do.