Overview
- Japan reported two separate radar-illumination episodes on Saturday, one lasting about three minutes in late afternoon and another about 30 minutes at night.
- The J-15 fighter was launched from the carrier Liaoning operating near the Miyako area, and Japanese F-15s were scrambled to monitor the flights.
- The Defense Ministry said there was no violation of Japanese airspace and no injuries or damage were reported.
- A PLA Navy spokesperson defended the flight training, accused Japanese aircraft of harassment, and warned against what China called defamation.
- During talks in Tokyo, Australia’s defense minister expressed deep concern and agreed with Japan to strengthen defense coordination.