China has strongly condemned Japan’s first overseas missile test in decades, calling it a sign of rising “neo-militarism” that threatens regional stability. The criticism came after Japan participated in a joint military exercise in the Philippines. The development has further strained already tense China-Japan relations. The exercise, known as Balikatan 2026, was led by the […]
China–Japan tensions
China accuses Japan of military threats over Taiwan
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Germany’s top diplomat that Japan is threatening China militarily, calling the actions “completely unacceptable.” The remarks came after a Chinese fighter jet reportedly aimed its radar at Japanese military aircraft. Japan condemned the act as dangerous, while China blamed Japan for provoking its navy. Relations have worsened in recent […]
China’s carrier drills spark Japan protest
China’s Liaoning carrier group launched intense air drills near Japan over the weekend, escalating tensions between the neighbours. Japan said the carrier conducted about 100 take-offs and landings as it moved past Okinawa. Tokyo also protested that Chinese fighter jets targeted its aircraft with radar. Japan summoned China’s ambassador after the alleged radar incident and […]