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Tokyo dismisses China's radar-lock accusation as tensions rise over Taiwan
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said that the country's Air Self-Defence Force (ASDF) jets maintained a "safe distance" from Chinese aircraft during the incident off Okinawa on Saturday. He stressed that clear communication between the defence authorities of both nations remain
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Japan-China tensions escalate in Indo-Pacific over radar confrontation
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi called the incidents "dangerous and extremely regrettable" and said Japan has lodged a strong protest and told China to ensure there is no repeat.
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Former Pentagon official supports Takaichi's Taiwan comments, criticises B
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ely Ratner, who was the assistant secretary of defence for Indo-Pacific security affairs from 2021 to this year, stated that Takaichi's comments about Taiwan merely echoed Japan's official stance on the matter.
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Trump urges Japan PM Sanae Takaichi to avoid escalating tensions with Chin
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Trump told Japanese PM Takaichi in a phone call not to escalate tensions with China over Taiwan, Kyodo News reported. He suggested she soften her remarks, which had angered Beijing, while Japanese officials worried the issue could affect Trump's recent diplomatic thaw with Xi.
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China's aircraft carrier breaches Japan's EEZ, sparks security concerns
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
A Chinese aircraft carrier group entered Japan's exclusive economic zone for the first time near Minamitori Island, conducting drills before exiting. Japan monitored the activity and raised concerns, citing increased Chinese military operations in disputed areas, according to the Taipei Time
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Japan raises military budget to counter China's assertiveness: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In order to counter China's assertiveness, Japan has raised its military spending to record levels, reported The Singapore Post.
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Japan rolls out new defence policy with special focus on free and open Ind
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Japan responded with a "major shift" in defence policy amid mounting threats from China and North Korea with a special focus on free and open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
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