Chinese fighter jet in near miss with Japanese military plane as Pacific tensions rise
Briefly

Japan has raised alarms following a dangerous encounter in which a Chinese fighter jet flew alarmingly close to a Japanese Self-Defence Force (SDF) patrol plane. The incident, which occurred near the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong, involved the J-15 jet coming within 45 meters of the SDF plane. Japan's government urged Beijing to avoid future incidents, pointing to increased concerns over China's assertive military posture in the Asia-Pacific region. Despite Japan's complaints, China maintains that its military operations are lawful and necessary for national defense.
Japan expressed deep concern over a nearly catastrophic encounter involving one of its military planes and a Chinese fighter jet near the Shandong aircraft carrier.
Japan's chief cabinet secretary emphasized the potential dangers of such maneuvers, urging China to take measures to prevent future incidents in international waters.
Read at www.theguardian.com
[
|
]