On the occasion of the 12th Beijing-Tokyo Forum, the official Chinese daily 'Global Times' on September 29, 2016, observed that  while "officials and experts from both sides are seeking to deepen communication and revamp bilateral ties", "Beijing-Tokyo ties have lingered at a low ebb and could still worsen. The two countries are stuck in a state of "cold peace" and they must avoid sliding into a cold war. It added that "On the diplomatic front, they have turned into overall competitors. Each side lists the other as the top unfriendly country" and that "compared with the Sino-US relationship, which is accumulating tensions but still has many certainties, Sino-Japanese ties are clouded in high degree of uncertainty". Commenting that "disputes over the Diaoyu Islands are small in scale but have attracted much more attention and energy", it interestingly added that "In comparison, border disputes between China and India, while broader in area, are managed well". It said "Both countries should try their best to prevent armed conflicts. China and Japan should discipline themselves to not fire the first shot or break the bottom line. Otherwise, the Sino-Japan relationship may be irreversibly destroyed". Acknowledging that "The Sino-Japanese friendship of the 1970s and 80s won't be seen again easily".., it said "Both sides should accept the reality, maintain the cold peace, and create favorable conditions to improve ties. China and Japan should have the wisdom and capability to prevent a cold war, as neither wants it".