Summary
A U.S. unmanned aircraft, specifically a Navy MQ-4C drone, was seen flying near China, raising tensions in the region. The drone took off from Japan's Okinawa Island and conducted surveillance over parts of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea near China. This comes amid ongoing U.S. military activity in the Western Pacific as a response to China's growing military power.
Key Facts
- A U.S. Navy MQ-4C drone conducted surveillance near China's coastline.
- The drone flew from Japan's Okinawa Island over the Yellow Sea and East China Sea.
- U.S. military presence in the region is part of a strategy to counter China's military strength.
- About 60,000 U.S. troops are stationed in Japan, supporting regional defense efforts.
- China has protested U.S. reconnaissance activities, citing sovereignty concerns.
- The MQ-4C drone can fly for over 24 hours at altitudes above 50,000 feet.
- This surveillance activity follows an incident involving Canadian and Chinese military aircraft.
