Two-Minute Violation Raises Regional Tensions
Japan has strongly condemned a recent breach of its airspace by a Chinese military surveillance aircraft, describing the incident as "utterly unacceptable" and a serious threat to its national security. This unprecedented incursion follows a series of maritime provocations by Chinese vessels near disputed islands in the East China Sea, further escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
China Denies Intent to Violate Airspace
In response, China claimed it had "no intention" of violating any country's airspace. However, Japan's chief government spokesperson, Yoshimasa Hayashi, labeled the incident as a "serious violation of sovereignty" and confirmed it as the first such violation by a Chinese military aircraft. "The violation of our airspace by Chinese military aircraft is not only a serious violation of our sovereignty but also a threat to our security and is totally unacceptable," Hayashi stated during a press conference on Tuesday.
Japan's Response and Vigilance
Hayashi also noted that while Japan refrains from speculating on the intended purpose of the Chinese aircraft's actions, there has been a noticeable increase in China's military activities near Japan. "The government will continue to pay close attention to China's military activities and will take all possible measures to ensure vigilant surveillance and airspace violation measures," he added.
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Details of the Airspace Breach
The Japanese defense ministry reported that a Y-9 surveillance aircraft from China breached Japanese airspace for approximately two minutes at 11:29 am on Monday. The aircraft entered the airspace over the Danjo Islands in Nagasaki prefecture, leading Japan to scramble fighter jets on an emergency basis. The ministry issued warnings to the aircraft, although public broadcaster NHK noted that no weapons, such as flare guns, were used during the incident.
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