Summary
Japan has protested to China after Chinese fighter jets aimed radars at Japanese planes, indicating a potential threat. The incidents happened off Japan's Okinawa islands and have increased tensions between the two countries. No injuries or damage occurred, but diplomatic relations are strained following these events and recent comments by Japan's Prime Minister about Taiwan.
Key Facts
- Japan reported that Chinese fighter jets locked radars on their planes off Okinawa islands, which is seen as a threatening action.
- Japan responded by scrambling its own fighter jets.
- China accused Japan of harassing its forces during a training exercise and disputed Japan's version of events.
- Tensions between Japan and China grew after Japanese Prime Minister suggested military action if China attacked Taiwan.
- Japan protested to China and asked for measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
- China denied Japan's claims and said its training exercise was announced previously.
- This incident followed another recent tension involving a suspected Chinese drone near Japan.
