Japan Scrambles Jets After Chinese Military Plane Violates Airspace

Tokyo condemns the two-minute incursion by a Y-9 surveillance aircraft near the Danjo Islands, marking the first such breach by Chinese military.

Japan's defense ministry reports the breach occurred at 11:29 a.m. local time on Monday.
The incident prompted Japan to summon China's acting ambassador for a formal protest.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary called the violation a serious threat to national security.
This marks the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into Japanese airspace.
Japan has increased monitoring and defensive measures in response to growing Chinese military activity.