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Japan Forward
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Japan Forward
To China Provocations, Ishiba Gov't Response is Truly Pathetic
このページを 日本語 で読む Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama all adopted timid stances toward China. This situation is extremely unfortunate as it undermines Japan's national interests. On July 9 and July 10, a Chinese J-H7 fighter-bomber made an abnormal approach towards a Japan Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB electronic intelligence aircraft over the East China Sea. On both days, the Chinese military aircraft came within about 70 meters of the ASDF plane if measured in a straight line. These were abnormal, dangerous, and provocative manners of flying. The latest incidents came shortly after similar incidents on June 7 and June 8. In those cases, a Chinese military aircraft made an abnormal approach towards a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aircraft over the Pacific Ocean. The Chinese military's high-handed behavior is utterly unacceptable. China must reflect on such foolish actions that impair its dignity as a country. But even more concerning is the Ishiba administration's truly pathetic response to these Chinese provocations. This Chinese JH7 fighter bomber approached Japan's Air Self-Defense Force YS11EB electronic measuring device on July 9. (Photo provided by the Ministry of Defense) On July 10, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. At that time, Iwaya conveyed Japan's serious concerns about the dangerous approaches of Chinese military aircraft. He also called for China to desist from such behavior. Also, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Takehiro Funakoshi expressed serious concern about the incidents to Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao via telephone. However, expressing "serious concerns" is a milder diplomatic response than a formal "protest." How Germany handled a similar incident in early July stands in stark contrast. After a German military aircraft was targeted by a laser on a Chinese warship during a reconnaissance flight over the Red Sea, Germany's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Chinese ambassador to Germany. When he arrived, German officials delivered a strong protest. Why don't we learn from Germany? Leaders of Japanese political parties attend a pre-election debate in Tokyo on July 2. (©Sankei by Masahiro Sakai) During a street corner campaign speech ahead of the July 20 Upper House election, Ishiba said, "We will not be disrespected." He was referring to the tariff policy of the Trump administration. Yet he refused to speak out in protest regarding abnormal behavior on the part of the Chinese military. It is Chinese behavior that could lead to an accidental military conflict. Ishiba has also been silent on the subject on social media. His responses have been clearly imbalanced. Even after the close encounters over the Pacific in June, the government only expressed "serious concern." Then, too, Prime Minister Ishiba issued no statement on the matter. After this pitiful performance, Japan should expect to be disrespected and once again subjected to dangerous provocations. Clearly, the Japanese government should display more righteous anger. The attitude of LDP Secretary-General Moriyama is also bizarre. On July 11 he met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Osaka. But according to reports, the main topics discussed were the issue of resuming Japanese beef exports to China and a request for China to loan Japan more giant pandas. Why is it that Moriyama did not press He to engage in a frank and honest exchange regarding the abnormal approaches of Chinese military aircraft? Even more so, why didn't he call for the release of Japanese nationals currently detained by Chinese authorities? The same also holds true for Foreign Minister Iwaya. If our leaders will not speak and act resolutely for the sake of Japan, they are not fit to serve at the nation's helm. Author: Editorial Board, The Sankei Shimbun このページを 日本語 で読む
The Independent
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Japan accuses Chinese warplanes of coming within metres of its aircraft
Chinese fighter jets reportedly flew dangerously close to Japanese surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea on two separate occasions this week. The incidents involved Chinese JH-7 fighter-bombers approaching Japan Air Self-Defence Force YS-11EB electronic intelligence planes within 30 metres. Tokyo has lodged a formal diplomatic protest, describing the actions as "abnormal" and posing a significant risk of mid-air collision. Japan's vice foreign minister, Takehiro Funakoshi, summoned the Chinese ambassador to demand a halt to such manoeuvres. These encounters follow previous close passes by Chinese military aircraft and an increase in Chinese naval activity in the region, including joint exercises.
Bloomberg
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Japan Protests Chinese Fighter Jets Tailing Japanese Aircraft
Tokyo complained to Beijing after Chinese fighter jets tailed Japanese patrol aircraft twice this week, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Chinese JH-7 fighter jets tailed Japanese YS-11EB patrol planes in the East China Sea for about 15 minutes on Wednesday and about 10 minutes on Thursday, a Defense Ministry statement said.
Washington Post
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Japan urges China to stop flying fighter jets too close to Japanese military aircraft
TOKYO — Japan has demanded China stop flying its fighter jets abnormally close to Japanese intelligence-gathering aircraft, which it said was happening repeatedly and could cause a collision. Japan's Defense Ministry said a Chinese JH-7 fighter-bomber flew as close to 30 meters (98 feet) to a YS-11EB electronic-intelligence aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on Wednesday and Thursday. The ministry said it occurred outside Japanese airspace over the East China Sea and caused no damage to the Japanese side.
Bloomberg
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Japan Protests Chinese Fighter Jets Tailing Japanese Aircrafts
Tokyo complained to Beijing after Chinese fighter jets tailed Japanese patrol aircraft twice this week, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Chinese JH-7 fighter jets tailed Japanese YS-11EB patrol planes in the East China Sea for about 15 minutes on Wednesday and about 10 minutes on Thursday, a Defense Ministry statement said.
