Summary
Chinese fighter jets, operating from an aircraft carrier, locked their radars on Japanese aircraft. The event took place in international waters near Japan and has heightened tensions between China and Japan. Both countries exchanged protests over this action.
Key Facts
- Chinese fighter jets locked radar on Japanese air force planes twice.
- The incident happened near Japan's territory, close to Okinawa Island.
- Japan considers radar lock-on as a dangerous act for aircraft safety.
- China claims the jets were on a routine training exercise.
- Japanese Defense Minister stated no personnel were harmed.
- Japan summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest the incident.
- China rejected Japan's protest and lodged their own counter-protests.
- The deployment was a part of China expanding its military presence in the region.
