The unprecedented incident involved a Chinese military intelligence aircraft, a Y-9, briefly violating Japan's territorial airspace for the first confirmed time, prompting a swift response.
Japan's Ministry of Defense indicated that the Y-9 aircraft entered Japanese airspace near the Danjo Islands, resulting in Japan scrambling fighter jets for a response.
In a formal reaction, Japan's Foreign Ministry warned China against further incursions after summoning a senior Chinese official to discuss the incident.
Chinese military aircraft frequently traverse international airspace; however, this event marks the first confirmed breach into Japan's territorial airspace amidst improving bilateral relations.
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