thejapantimes, 24 days ago to Japan

The China Coast Guard confronted Japanese lawmakers sailing in waters near the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/28/japan/china-japan-senkakus/ #japan #china #senkakuislands #eastchinasea #chinacoastguard #japancoastgaurd

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to worldwithoutus

In his first-ever trilateral summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines, U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday reiterated Washington’s commitment to defending the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/12/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-japan-us-trilateral/ #asiapacific #politics #fumiokishida #philippines #ferdinandmarcosjr #joebiden #philippinesjapanrelations #usjapanrelations #china #senkakus #eastchinasea #southchinasea #pla

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Japan

China plans to keep its ships near the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea every day in 2024 as leader Xi Jinping has called for bolstering Beijing's claim over the islets. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/30/japan/china-daily-senkakus/?utm_content=buffer55837&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #chinajapanrelations #china #senkakus #pla #xijinping #fumiokishida #eastchinasea

thejapantimes, 6 months ago to worldwithoutus

In what was widely viewed as a diplomatic success, China and Australia have agreed to mend ties and boost communication. But whether this will lead to an easing of tensions in the Indo-Pacific region remains uncertain. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/08/asia-pacific/politics/australia-albanese-china-visit-analysis/?utm_content=bufferd7610&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #politics #australia #china #anthonyalbanese #xijinping #trade #southchinasea #taiwan #eastchinasea #pla #us #defense

thejapantimes, 6 months ago to worldwithoutus

The U.S. and China held "candid" talks on maritime issues, including on the contested South China Sea, and the U.S. side underscored its concerns about "dangerous and unlawful" Chinese actions there. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/04/asia-pacific/politics/us-china-maritime-issues-talks-south-china-sea/?utm_content=buffer01e01&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #asiapacific #politics #china #us #southchinasea #eastchinasea #disputedislands #pla #usmilitary

thejapantimes, 7 months ago to Japan

Unconventional warfare should be of concern for states in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly after the recent surprise attack by Hamas' on Israel. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2023/10/17/japan/unconventional-warfare/?utm_content=buffer62bd1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #commentary #japan #china #defense #southchinasea #eastchinasea #indopacific

ai6yr, 7 months ago to China

Chinese fighters hassle Canadian surveillance plane in the East China sea. #China #Canada #politics #EastChinaSea https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/china-air-force-intercept-aurora-surveillance-1.6997852?cmp=mastodon

thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan

Japan scrambled fighter jets after two Russian aircraft were spotted flying between the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea where Russia is holding a joint naval patrol and exercise with China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/18/japan/japan-jet-scramble-russia/?utm_content=bufferda81a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #defense #defenseministry #china #russia #eastchinasea #seaofjapan