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Japan Scrambles Jets as Russian and Chinese Air Forces Conduct Joint Patrols Near Its Borders

Japan Scrambles Jets as Russian and Chinese Air Forces Conduct Joint Patrols Near Its Borders

Japan has responded to joint military patrols conducted by Russian and Chinese air forces near its borders by scrambling its jets. The Japanese Defense Ministry reported that two Russian Tu-95 bombers and two Chinese H-6 bombers conducted a long-distance joint flight in the Pacific. This operation was further supported by four Chinese J-16 fighter jets, which flew between Japan's Okinawa and Miyako islands. Additionally, Russian air force activity was detected in the Sea of Japan, involving an early-warning aircraft and two Su-30 fighters. Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi expressed concern over these operations, describing them as a show of force against Japan. The joint flight reportedly lasted eight hours, and South Korea also noted the presence of Russian and Chinese planes in its air defense zone.
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Joint Chinese-Russian Bomber Patrol Provokes Japanese and South Korean Military Response

Joint Chinese-Russian Bomber Patrol Provokes Japanese and South Korean Military Response

Japan and South Korea scrambled fighter jets in response to a joint Chinese-Russian bomber patrol over international waters near their territories. The patrol, part of an annual bilateral exercise, involved two Russian Tu-95 bombers and two Chinese H-6 bombers, accompanied by Chinese J-16 fighters. The patrol flew from the Sea of Japan into the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, prompting Japan and South Korea to deploy their air defense forces. This exercise occurs amid heightened tensions between China and Japan, particularly over Japan's support for Taiwan. The incident follows a recent radar lock incident involving Chinese and Japanese fighter jets near Okinawa.
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Russian and Chinese Military Patrols Near Japan Heighten Regional Tensions

Russian and Chinese Military Patrols Near Japan Heighten Regional Tensions

Japan has responded to joint military patrols conducted by Russian and Chinese air forces near its territory. The Japanese Defense Ministry reported that two Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bombers and two Chinese H-6 bombers conducted a long-distance joint flight in the Pacific, accompanied by four Chinese J-16 fighter jets. This operation took place between Japan's Okinawa and Miyako islands, areas classified as international waters. Additionally, Russian air force activity was detected in the Sea of Japan, involving an early-warning aircraft and two Su-30 fighters. Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi expressed concern over these operations, describing them as a show of force against Japan. The joint flight lasted for eight hours, according to Russian news agencies. South Korea also reported that Russian and Chinese planes entered its air defense zone, further escalating regional tensions.
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Joint Chinese-Russian Bomber Patrol Triggers Japanese and South Korean Fighter Response

Joint Chinese-Russian Bomber Patrol Triggers Japanese and South Korean Fighter Response

Japan and South Korea scrambled fighter jets in response to a joint Chinese-Russian bomber patrol over international waters near their territories. The patrol, part of an annual exercise, involved Russian Tu-95 bombers and Chinese H-6 bombers, accompanied by fighter jets. The flights occurred amid heightened tensions between China and Japan, particularly over Taiwan. Both countries have been conducting joint military exercises, which have raised concerns in the region about potential conflicts and the implications for regional security.
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Joint Chinese-Russian Bomber Patrol Triggers Japanese and South Korean Military Response

Joint Chinese-Russian Bomber Patrol Triggers Japanese and South Korean Military Response

Japan and South Korea scrambled fighter jets in response to a joint Chinese-Russian bomber patrol over international waters near their territories. The patrol, part of an annual exercise, involved Russian Tu-95 bombers and Chinese H-6 bombers, which flew near Okinawa, Japan. The patrol also included Chinese J-16 fighters and Russian Su-30 fighters. This military activity comes amid heightened tensions between China and Japan, particularly over Japan's support for Taiwan. The joint flights have become routine since 2019, often occurring without prior notice, and are seen as a demonstration of military cooperation between China and Russia.
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Japan firms say strained Sino-Japan ties top concerns for 2026: Reuters poll

Japan firms say strained Sino-Japan ties top concerns for 2026: Reuters poll

TOKYO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Japanese companies said strained diplomatic relations with China are their primary concern as they head into 2026, followed closely by U.S. trade policies, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.
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Russia and China Conduct Joint Military Patrol Near Japan, Raising Regional Tensions

Russia and China Conduct Joint Military Patrol Near Japan, Raising Regional Tensions

Russia and China have conducted a joint military patrol near Japan, involving air and naval units, including bombers and an aircraft carrier. This operation took place over the East China Sea and the western Pacific Ocean, as part of an annual cooperation plan between the two countries. The patrol included Russian Tu-95MS and Chinese H-6K bombers, as well as fighter jets and early warning aircraft. Japan responded by scrambling fighter jets and dispatching a warship to monitor the Chinese aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning. The patrol flew over key waterways near Japan, such as the Tsushima Strait and the Miyako Strait, and operated in areas beyond Japan's territorial waters.
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US backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident

US backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident

By Daphne Psaledakis and John Geddie WASHINGTON/TOKYO, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The United States has for the first time criticised China for aiming radars at Japanese military aircraft during a training exercise last week, incidents that the Asian neighbours have given differing accounts of amid
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Chinese carrier holds air drills as Tokyo, Beijing trade barbs

Chinese carrier holds air drills as Tokyo, Beijing trade barbs

TOKYO, Dec 8 (Reuters) - A Chinese carrier strike group launched intense air operations near Japan over the weekend as the East Asian neighbours traded diplomatic barbs in an escalating dispute, further straining ties.
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Japan protests after China military jet locks radar on Japanese aircraft

Japan protests after China military jet locks radar on Japanese aircraft

Japan says Chinese military aircraft locked radar on its fighter jets even though there was a safe distance between them, denying Beijing’s accusation of interference and renewing its protest over the incident
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Wall Street ticks modestly higher ahead of Wednesday's interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve

Wall Street ticks modestly higher ahead of Wednesday's interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve

Wall Street ticked modestly higher ahead of a highly-anticipated interest rate decision later this week by the Federal Reserve
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Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes

Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes

By Joyce Lee and Jack Kim SEOUL, Dec 8 (Reuters) - U.S.