Japan has lodged a formal protest against China over risky air maneuvers executed by Chinese J-15 warplanes around Japanese P-3C surveillance aircraft. The incidents occurred as two Chinese aircraft carriers were deployed in the Pacific, with a J-15 jet coming dangerously close—within 45 meters—of a Japanese plane. Japan's defense ministry highlighted the dangers these maneuvers pose, potentially leading to collisions. Japan remains committed to monitoring its airspace while maintaining communication with China to prevent further occurrences of these hazardous interactions.
Japan has expressed serious concern regarding the risky manoeuvres of Chinese J-15 warplanes around its surveillance aircraft, emphasizing the potential for accidental collisions.
The Japanese defence ministry reported that Chinese aircraft operated dangerously close to Japanese patrol planes, leading to a formal protest to Beijing for prevention of future incidents.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary stated, 'We have expressed serious concern to the Chinese side and solemnly requested prevention of recurrence,' highlighting the diplomatic stance taken.
Over the course of two days, Chinese J-15 warplanes closely pursued Japanese P-3C aircraft in international waters, raising alarm over military conduct in the Pacific.
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