On Sunday, December 7, the spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry strongly urged Japan to halt what it called dangerous interference with the Chinese mainland's routine military exercises, criticizing close reconnaissance flights by Japanese jets.
Responding to remarks by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi at an emergency press conference, the spokesperson accused Japan of repeatedly disrupting China's normal training operations at sea and in the air. "The facts are very clear," the spokesperson said. "These frequent close-in reconnaissance and disruptions have created the biggest maritime and air security risks."
China rejected Japan's "so-called protest," lodging counter-protests in both Beijing and Tokyo. The spokesperson dismissed allegations of radar illumination as a deliberate false charge aimed at escalating tensions and misleading the international community. "This is purely ill-intentioned, and China firmly opposes it," the spokesperson added.
This episode highlights the delicate balance of security in East Asia, reminding global citizens and defense watchers to keep an eye on developments as Beijing and Tokyo navigate this high-stakes standoff.
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China urges Japan to halt interference with its military exercises
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