Thousands of people have been taking part in anti-Japanese rallies in China.

The protesters are angry about a new Japanese history textbook said to play down wartime atrocities.

The rallies have also been fuelled by anger at the prospect of Japan possibly obtaining a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

Demonstrations have been taking place in Beijing and in a number of large cities across China.

In some instances, protesters have clashed with police.

Some protesters have called for a boycott of Japanese goods.

The Japanese embassy in Beijing was also targeted, prompting anger and concern in Tokyo.