Japan protests after Chinese fighter jets lock radar on Japanese planes

Japan has protested after Chinese fighter jets locked radar on Japanese aircraft twice on Saturday near the Okinawa islands, an act considered a potential threat. Japan scrambled its own jets in response, while China accused Japan of "harassing" its forces during a training exercise. The incident is the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries, which have worsened since Japan suggested potential military action if China attacks Taiwan. This follows conflicting accounts of a coast guard confrontation near disputed islands and a suspected Chinese drone detected near Yonaguni. Japan has lodged a formal protest, requesting preventative measures, while China denies the Japanese account and accuses Tokyo of slander.

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