Overview
- A Chinese Coast Guard flotilla entered waters around the Japan‑administered Senkaku/Diaoyu islands, which Beijing described as a patrol to enforce rights.
- Taiwan’s defense ministry reported 30 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around the island within 24 hours.
- Tokyo and Beijing summoned each other’s ambassadors after Japan protested a violent online remark by China’s consul in Osaka and China demanded a retraction of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments.
- China warned citizens against travel to Japan, citing safety risks, and multiple Chinese airlines offered full refunds for canceled Japan trips through December 31.
- The United States approved an approximately $330 million arms package for Taiwan covering spare parts for combat and transport aircraft, a deal welcomed by Taipei and opposed by Beijing.