Japan accuses Chinese jets of directing fire-control radar at its aircraft
Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, prompting Tokyo to lodge a strong protest and demand measures to prevent recurrence.
China sends coast guard to Senkaku islands amid row with Japan
China increased coast guard and military activity near the Senkaku/Diaoyu and around Taiwan after Japan's prime minister warned a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a Japanese response.