Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Japan and China Clash Over Aircraft Carrier Activities
China sent two aircraft carriers to the Pacific near Japan.
Japan is worried because Chinese planes got very close to Japanese planes.
Japan is complaining to China about it.
China says it was just a normal practice.
Japan is getting ready to protect itself more.
Two Chinese aircraft carriers conducted operations near Iwo Jima.
A Chinese J-15 jet approached a Japanese P-3C reconnaissance plane within 45 meters.
Japan lodged a formal protest with China.
China says the exercises were routine and in accordance with international law.
Japan is increasing its defense posture.
- Who
- Chinese and Japanese military forces.
- What
- China conducted operations with two aircraft carriers near Iwo Jima, including a near-miss incident.
- When
- This week.
- Where
- Near Iwo Jima, Japan's exclusive economic zone.
- Why
- Japan raised concerns about China's activities, and China stated its activities were routine.
Japan's Concerns
China's Position
Encounters
Japan's Concerns
Japan is concerned about the close encounters of its aircraft with Chinese military jets.
China's Position
China says exercises are routine.
- Involved Aircraft
- J-15 jet and P-3C reconnaissance plane
- Aircraft Carriers Involved
- Liaoning, Shandong
- Distance of Near-Miss
- 45 meters (one instance)
- Location of Exercises
- Near Iwo Jima and Minamitorishima
- Japan's Response
- Lodged a formal protest and increasing surveillance.
- China's Stance
- Routine training.
