Japan summons China envoy over ‘fighter jet radar lock’ as tensions surge

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 8, 2025 at 09:59 AM

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Japan summoned China's ambassador on Sunday to protest the alleged targeting of Japanese fighter jets by Chinese military aircraft with fire-control radar over international waters near Okinawa the previous day. Japan's Foreign Ministry condemned the action as dangerous and regrettable. China denies the claim. The incident occurred amidst escalating tensions between the two countries following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent statement that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would threaten Japan's survival, implying potential military intervention. Takaichi's comments have angered Beijing, leading to diplomatic repercussions, including the summoning of the Japanese ambassador by China, travel advisories, import bans, and restrictions on cultural events.

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Wu Jianghao 80% Sanae Takaichi ×2100% Japan ×4100% China ×5100%

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Japan

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