Japanese warship makes historic passage through Taiwan strait
A Japanese warship made a historic passage through the Taiwan Strait, marking a significant move amid rising regional tensions.
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Japan’s response to China’s 100-year strategy: balancing naval expansion and fisheries
For neighboring Japan, these developments are significant. Japan has long held interests in the stability of the region and is wary of China's expanding maritime footprint. The Japanese government has expressed concerns over Chinese fishing practices, which often encroach on Japan's exclusive economic zones (EEZ). The Japanese fisheries sector, vital for both economic and cultural reasons, faces pressure as competition intensifies in the East China Sea.
China defends naval operations amid Japanese waters controversy
The Chinese aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, was reported to have entered Japan's contiguous zone near the Senkaku Islands, known as Diaoyu in China.
Chinese military aircraft briefly breaches Japanese airspace
According to Japan's Ministry of Defense, the incident began when a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance aircraft entered Japan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the East China Sea and proceeded toward Kyushu. JASDF fighter jets were deployed to intercept and issue radio warnings, instructing the aircraft to avoid Japanese airspace. Despite these warnings, the Chinese plane circled the southeast coast of the Onna-jima Islands in Goto City before entering Japanese airspace approximately 22 kilometers off the coast at around 11:29 a.m.
China lifts fishing ban in Senkaku waters, Japan coast guard reports fewer warnings
The lifting of the ban has sparked renewed activity in the region, with an influx of Chinese fishing boats reported near the islands.
China criticizes Japan for detaining Taiwanese fishing vessels
A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the Chinese government's strong stance on the matter, emphasizing its commitment to protecting the rights of Chinese fishermen, including those from Taiwan.
China urges Japan to reconsider diplomatic stance amid rising tensions
According to a statement released by China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday, Liu pointed out numerous fallacies and dangerous trends in the meeting documents, accusing Japan of spreading false narratives about China.
China rebukes Dutch claims over East China Sea incident
China's defence ministry criticised the Netherlands for alleging unsafe manoeuvres by Chinese military aircraft near a Dutch helicopter over the East China Sea.
Tension flares: Chinese ships near Senkaku Islands for 158 days
Japanese concern rises as Chinese ships persist near the Senkaku Islands for 158 days, fueling territorial tensions. Tokyo protests against Beijing's provocative actions.
Chinese buoy drifting in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone raises concerns
A drifting buoy, believed to be of Chinese origin, discovered in Japan's exclusive economic zone prompts concerns over maritime safety.
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