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The Star
22-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Japan spots Chinese ships near disputed isles for record 216 straight days
A member of the Philippine Navy looking out at Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force destroyer Takanami during a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on June 14. - Photo: AFP TOKYO: Japan spotted Chinese vessels sailing near disputed islets in the East China Sea for a record 216 consecutive days, Tokyo's coast guard said on Sunday (June 22). The Tokyo-administered islands, known as the Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan, have long been a sore point between the neighbours. On June 22, Japan said it observed four Chinese coast guard vessels sailing in the 'contiguous' zone, referring to a 12-nautical-mile band that extends beyond Japan's territorial waters. In 2024, Chinese vessels sailed near the Tokyo-administered island chain a record 355 times, including for a period of 215 consecutive days, a Japanese coast guard spokesman told AFP. Japanese officials regularly protest the presence of the Chinese coast guard and other vessels in the waters surrounding the remote, disputed islands. Relations between Japan and China were strained by Tokyo's decision to 'nationalise' some of the islands in 2012. On June 20, Japan's coast guard and its US and Filipino counterparts staged joint training drills off Japan's south-west shore – the second time the countries' coast guards have held training drills together, and the first in Japan. Territorial disputes with China have pushed Japan to forge deeper ties with the Philippines and the United States. Earlier in June, Tokyo and Beijing traded barbs over close encounters between their military planes over the Pacific high seas. - AFP
Straits Times
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Japan spots Chinese ships near disputed isles for record 216 straight days
A member of the Philippine Navy looks out at the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's destroyer Takanami during a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on June 14. PHOTO: AFP TOKYO - Japan spotted Chinese vessels sailing near disputed islets in the East China Sea for a record 216 consecutive days, Tokyo's coast guard said on June 22 . The Tokyo-administered islands, known as the Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan, have long been a sore point between the neighbours. On June 22 , Japan said it observed four Chinese coast guard vessels sailing in the 'contiguous' zone, referring to a 12-nautical-mile band that extends beyond Japan's territorial waters. In 2024 , Chinese vessels sailed near the Tokyo-administered island chain a record 355 times, including for a period of 215 consecutive days, a Japanese coast guard spokesman told AFP. Japanese officials regularly protest the presence of the Chinese coast guard and other vessels in the waters surrounding the remote, disputed islands. Relations between Japan and China were strained by Tokyo's decision to 'nationalise' some of the islands in 2012. On June 20 , Japan's coast guard and its US and Filipino counterparts staged joint training drills off Japan's southwest shore – the second time the countries' coast guards have held training drills together, and the first in Japan. Territorial disputes with China have pushed Japan to forge deeper ties with the Philippines and the United States. Earlier this month, Tokyo and Beijing traded barbs over close encounters between their military planes over the Pacific high seas. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yomiuri Shimbun
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Destroyer Passed Through Taiwan Strait in Mid-June Amid China's Intensifying Military Activities
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Takanami in February 2020 The Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Takanami passed through the Taiwan Strait on June 12, several government sources said. This is the third time an MSDF vessel has passed through the strait, following September last year and March this year. The move is seen as an attempt to deter China, which is intensifying its military activities. After passing through the strait, the Takanami took part in a joint drill with the Philippine Navy in the South China Sea on June 14.
Kyodo News
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Kyodo News
Japan destroyer sails Taiwan Strait after China jet encounter
KYODO NEWS - 12 hours ago - 00:06 | All, World, Japan A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait last week, days after a Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to a Japanese patrol plane over the Pacific, diplomatic sources said Thursday. It was the third known passage through the waterway by an MSDF ship, with all occurring within the past year, apparently aimed at warning China, which continues to pressure Taiwan, the self-ruled democratic island it claims as its own. The Takanami entered the strait from the East China Sea on June 12 and spent more than 10 hours as it sailed toward the south, the sources said. After the transit, the destroyer headed to waters off the Philippines' main island of Luzon. The entire transit was tracked and monitored by the Chinese military, according to the sources. The Takanami conducted a joint maritime exercise with the Philippine Navy on Saturday in a South China Sea area the Southeast Asian country claims jurisdiction over, amid China's intensifying assertions in the waters. The Japanese government has typically refrained from sending MSDF vessels through the Taiwan Strait to avoid provoking China. But it has shifted its stance amid Beijing's growing assertiveness, joining ally the United States and others in asserting freedom of navigation in what they consider international waters. The latest transit came after Japan's Defense Ministry said that a Chinese J-15 fighter jet from the aircraft carrier Shandong approached as close as 45 meters to an MSDF P-3C surveillance plane over the high seas in the Pacific on June 7 and 8. The previous two transits took place in September last year and February this year. The Japanese government has not officially admitted to the activities. Related coverage: Philippines, Japan conduct joint exercise in South China Sea China Coast Guard helicopter enters Japan airspace off Senkakus Japan defense chief vows to enhance transport capacity with new unit
Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Japan destroyer sails Taiwan Strait after China jet encounter
A member of the Philippine Navy looks out at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer Takanami in the South China Sea on June 14. PHOTO: AFP TOKYO - A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait last week, days after a Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to a Japanese patrol plane over the Pacific, diplomatic sources said on June 19 . It was the third known passage through the waterway by an MSDF ship, with all occurring within the past year, apparently aimed at warning China, which continues to pressure Taiwan, the self-ruled democratic island it claims as its own. The Takanami entered the strait from the East China Sea on June 12 and spent more than 10 hours as it sailed toward the south, the sources said. After the transit, the destroyer headed to waters off the Philippines' main island of Luzon. The entire transit was tracked and monitored by the Chinese military, according to the sources. The Takanami conducted a joint maritime exercise with the Philippine Navy on June 14 in a South China Sea area the Southeast Asian country claims jurisdiction over, amid China's intensifying assertions in the waters. The Japanese government has typically refrained from sending MSDF vessels through the Taiwan Strait to avoid provoking China. But it has shifted its stance amid Beijing's growing assertiveness, joining ally the United States and others in asserting freedom of navigation in what they consider international waters. The latest transit came after Japan's Defense Ministry said that a Chinese J-15 fighter jet from the aircraft carrier Shandong approached as close as 45m to an MSDF P-3C surveillance plane over the high seas in the Pacific on June 7 and 8. The previous two transits took place in September 2024 and February 2025 . The Japanese government has not officially admitted to the activities. KYODO NEWS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
