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Japan Protests Consecutive Chinese Military Incursions

Tokyo responds to naval and airspace violations with strong diplomatic protests and defense budget increases.

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Overview

  • A Chinese naval ship entered Japanese territorial waters near Kagoshima Prefecture early Saturday.
  • This follows a recent incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into Japanese airspace.
  • Japan's defense ministry monitored the naval vessel and issued a formal protest to China.
  • Tokyo has recorded multiple Chinese naval intrusions over the past year, raising security concerns.
  • Japan seeks a record defense budget to bolster its military capabilities against regional threats.