Overview
- China Coast Guard said a vessel 1307 formation conducted a 'rights enforcement' patrol within the waters of the Japan-administered Senkaku, which Beijing calls the Diaoyu.
- Taiwan’s defence ministry reported 30 Chinese aircraft, seven navy ships and one official ship in 24 hours, and it tracked drone routes near Japan’s Yonaguni while dispatching forces to monitor.
- China urged its citizens to avoid travel to Japan and three Chinese airlines offered free refunds or changes for Japan-bound tickets, as officials and state media condemned Takaichi’s remarks.
- Tokyo said its position on Taiwan remains unchanged, filed a protest over the Osaka consul’s post that referenced cutting off a 'dirty head,' and pressed Beijing to take appropriate action.
- A Kyodo poll found Japanese voters split on exercising collective self-defence if China attacks Taiwan, with 48.8% in favor, 44.2% opposed, and 60.4% supporting higher defense spending.