Today (Dec 8, 2025), Beijing stepped up its diplomatic game, urging Tokyo to immediately stop what it calls the dangerous harassment of the Chinese mainland's routine sea-and-air drills. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun slammed Japan's irresponsible hype and political maneuvering at a press conference on Monday.
Guo stressed that these exercises are fully in line with international law and standard military practice. 🔍 It's common for carrier-based aircraft to switch on search radars during training to ensure flight safety. Militaries everywhere—from the ROK to the US—do the same.
The twist? Guo claims a Japanese fighter jet actually crossed into China's designated training zone, conducting close-in reconnaissance and interference, then flipping the script by accusing China of provocation.
'The facts are very clear,' Guo said, calling Japan's distortions a misleading attempt to shift blame and confuse the international community. China has lodged stern representations and strong protests with Tokyo, he added.
Observers see this as part of a broader push-and-pull over regional security in the East China Sea. As major powers flex their muscles, young Asia-watchers are left scrolling through fast-breaking updates—and deciding for themselves what's hype and what's real.
For now, all eyes are on how Tokyo will respond. Until then, the drills continue, radar on and tensions high. Stay tuned! 👀
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China urges Japan to stop harassing its normal military exercise
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