Japan PM vows ‘resolute’ response after Chinese aircraft accused of locking radar on to Japanese fighter jets

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Helen Davidson in Taipei and agenciesDecember 8, 2025 at 05:14 AM

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Tensions between Japan and China have escalated after Japan accused Chinese military aircraft of locking radar onto Japanese fighter jets near the Okinawa islands on Saturday. Japan's Prime Minister vowed a resolute response, summoning China's ambassador and increasing surveillance. China denies the accusations, claiming its actions were part of "far-sea training" and accusing Japan of harassment. Japan's defense ministry reported approximately 100 fighter jet take-offs from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier, with fire-control radar directed at Japanese F-15s on two occasions. China claims Japan intruded into pre-announced exercise zones, demanding Japan cease actions.

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Wu Jianghao 50% Funakoshi Takehiro 60% Liaoning 60% Shinjiro Koizumi 70% Okinawa ×270% Sanae Takaichi ×280% China ×580% Japan ×490%

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