Summary
Russia and China conducted a joint military exercise involving air and naval units near Japan. Japan closely monitored the situation, deploying fighter jets and a ship in response. These military activities come amidst tensions between the involved countries.
Key Facts
- Russia and China carried out joint air and naval exercises near Japan.
- The exercise included bombers and an aircraft carrier.
- Japan responded by deploying fighter jets and a monitoring warship.
- Russia and China state that the exercise was not aimed at other countries.
- The activity follows prior tensions, including a "radar lock-on" incident.
- At least five Russian and 10 Chinese aircraft flew in Japan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ).
- The exercises included flying over key waterways near Japan like the Tsushima Strait and the Miyako Strait.
- China's aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, was tracked operating in the Philippine Sea, east of Japan.
