Browsing: East China Sea

Japan has confirmed that, for the very first time, a Chinese aircraft carrier has boldly crossed east of Iwo Jima, signaling a dramatic shift in regional naval activity. This move underscores rising tensions in the East China Sea, Reuters reports

A China Coast Guard helicopter made a brief incursion into Japanese airspace close to the contentious Senkaku Islands, as reported by Kyodo News. This incident has sparked fresh worries amid the escalating tensions surrounding territorial disputes in the East China Sea.

Japan’s former defense minister, Ishiba Shigeru, is gearing up to tackle pressing issues surrounding Chinese aggression in disputed maritime areas during his highly anticipated visit to the Philippines. In addition, he will delve into the implications of US tariffs on the vital trade relations between the two nations.