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U.S. Criticizes China Over Radar Incident with Japan, Highlights Regional Tensions

U.S. Criticizes China Over Radar Incident with Japan, Highlights Regional Tensions

The United States has criticized China for targeting Japanese military aircraft with radars during a training exercise near Japan's Okinawa islands. This incident has heightened tensions between the two countries, following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about a potential military response to a Chinese attack on Taiwan. China claims Taiwan as its territory and has not ruled out using force to take control of the island. The U.S. State Department has called China's actions detrimental to regional peace and stability, reinforcing the strong U.S.-Japan alliance. Meanwhile, China maintains that its military activities comply with international law and accuses Japan of disrupting its naval exercises.

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

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.

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.

US nuclear-capable bombers fly with Japanese jets after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says

US nuclear-capable bombers fly with Japanese jets after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says

TOKYO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan with Japanese fighter jets, Tokyo said on Thursday, a show of force after Chinese and Russian military drills in the skies and seas around Japan and South Korea.

U.S. Criticizes China for Radar Targeting Japanese Aircraft Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. Criticizes China for Radar Targeting Japanese Aircraft Amid Rising Tensions

The United States has criticized China for aiming radars at Japanese military aircraft during a recent training exercise, marking the first time the U.S. has publicly addressed such actions. The incident occurred near Japan's Okinawa islands and has heightened tensions between China and Japan. The U.S. State Department condemned China's actions as detrimental to regional peace and stability, reaffirming its strong alliance with Japan. The radar targeting is seen as a provocative move, potentially signaling an attack, and has been met with strong disapproval from Japan.

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.

Chinese Fighter Jets Lock Radars on Japanese Aircraft, Escalating Tensions

Chinese Fighter Jets Lock Radars on Japanese Aircraft, Escalating Tensions

Chinese fighter jets, operating from the aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning, reportedly locked their radars on Japanese Air Self-Defense Force units near Japan's territory. This incident, described by Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi as a dangerous act, occurred over international waters southeast of Okinawa Island. The radar lock-on was seen as an escalation in the already tense relations between China and Japan, following Japan's remarks about potential military intervention in a Chinese blockade of Taiwan. The Chinese Defense Ministry accused Japan of intruding into its exercise zones, while Japan lodged a strong protest against the radar lock-on.

Chinese J-15 Fighter Jets Lock Radar on Japanese F-15Js Near Okinawa, Escalating Tensions

Chinese J-15 Fighter Jets Lock Radar on Japanese F-15Js Near Okinawa, Escalating Tensions

Chinese J-15 fighter jets have locked radar on Japanese F-15J aircraft near Okinawa, an action that Japan considers a potential threat. This incident occurred as tensions between China and Japan have been rising, particularly over territorial disputes and military activities in the region. Japan responded by scrambling its own fighter jets. The radar lock is seen as a provocative move, signaling a potential attack, although no physical confrontation occurred. This development follows a series of incidents, including Japan's detection of a suspected Chinese drone near Yonaguni Island and plans to deploy missiles there, which have angered Beijing.

US stocks hang near records ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week on interest rates

US stocks hang near records ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week on interest rates

U.S. stocks are hanging at the edge of their record heights as Wall Street waits to hear from the Federal Reserve later this week on what it will do with interest rates

Japan threatening us militarily, China foreign minister tells German counterpart

Japan threatening us militarily, China foreign minister tells German counterpart

BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Japan is threatening China militarily which is "completely unacceptable", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his German counterpart, after Japan said that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft.

Chinese Foreign Minister Accuses Japan of Military Threats Amid Taiwan Tensions

Chinese Foreign Minister Accuses Japan of Military Threats Amid Taiwan Tensions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has accused Japan of threatening China militarily, following an incident where Chinese fighter jets allegedly aimed radar at Japanese military aircraft. The accusation comes amid heightened tensions over Taiwan, with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warning of potential Japanese responses to Chinese military actions against Taiwan. Wang criticized Japan's actions as unacceptable, citing historical grievances and asserting China's sovereignty over Taiwan. The situation has escalated diplomatic tensions between China and Japan, with both nations exchanging accusations over military provocations.