Beijing Rejects Japanese Claims Of Hostile Action At Sea
Japan’s Ministry of Defense reported that Chinese Navy J-15 fighters launched from the aircraft carrier Liaoning intermittently illuminated Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighters with fire-control radar during two encounters over international waters southeast of Okinawa. The incidents, which occurred on December 6, 2025, were described as a dangerous act that exceeded what is required for safe flight operations. Japan lodged a strong diplomatic protest, while China denied the allegations, blaming Japanese interference. The episode comes amid growing Chinese military pressure across the region, as reported by AeroTime.