Tensions Rise as Chinese J-15 Jets Approach Japanese Aircraft in the Pacific
Chinese J-15 fighter jets approached Japanese reconnaissance planes, escalating tensions between Japan and China amid increased military activity in the Asia-Pacific region.
Overview
- Chinese J-15 fighter jets flew close to Japanese reconnaissance planes in the Pacific, raising safety concerns.
- Japan expressed serious concern over the incident, urging China to prevent future occurrences.
- The Chinese jets launched from two aircraft carriers, marking a significant military operation in the region.
- Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary called for measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
- The incident reflects heightened military activity and tensions in the Asia-Pacific, prompting diplomatic exchanges between Japan and China.
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Analysis
Emphasizes escalating tensions between Japan and China over military aircraft encounters in the Pacific.
Chinese fighter jets took off from two Chinese aircraft carriers operating together for the first time in the Pacific, as confirmed by Japan.
A Chinese J-15 fighter jet from the Shandong aircraft carrier engaged in a 40-minute chase of a Japanese P-3C aircraft, flying within 45 meters and performing dangerous maneuvers.
The Liaoning sailed inside Japan's exclusive economic zone of Minamitorishima.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian defended China’s activities as being fully consistent with international law and practices.
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"…The incidents occurred in the Pacific, where Japan’s Self-Defense Force spotted the two carriers, the Shandong and the Liaoning, almost simultaneously operating near southern Japanese islands for the first time."
Associated Press·19d·"…Japan's Defense Ministry said the two carriers, the Liaoning and the Shandong, were seen separately but almost simultaneously operating near southern islands in the Pacific for the first time."
ABC News·20d·FAQ
The Chinese J-15 jets flew as close as 45 meters to the Japanese P-3C patrol plane.
On Saturday, the Chinese jet followed the Japanese plane for 40 minutes, and on Sunday, two jets followed it for 80 minutes.
Japan expressed serious concerns to China, urging Beijing to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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