A: Hey buddy, did you catch the news lately?
B: Not yet, what's up?
A: Well, it looks like Japan's Defense Minister, Nakatani, has something to say about China. Apparently, both of China's aircraft carriers were spotted near Japan over the weekend for the first time in the Pacific!
B: Whoa, that sounds serious! What did Nakatani think about this?
A: He said they suspect China's navy is practicing to improve their warships, especially the long-range functions. So he requested China not to make any moves that threaten Japan's security through the diplomatic channel.
B: I see. And what does Japan plan to do now?
A: He mentioned they will keep an eye on the situation and share relevant info when needed. Plus, they're thinking about setting up a mobile radar system on some Pacific islands for better surveillance.
B: Sounds like they're taking it seriously!
A: Definitely. They also reaffirmed their commitment to preventing any unilateral changes in the status quo by force. So yeah, keep an eye out for more updates on this one!
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Japan's Defense Minister Nakatani Gen says the government has asked China for consideration following the dispatch of both of its aircraft carriers to the Pacific Ocean.
The Japanese Defense Ministry announced on Monday that the Liaoning and the Shandong, which are China's only two active aircraft carriers, were spotted near Japan between Saturday and Monday. The ministry said it was the first time the two carriers have simultaneously entered the Pacific.
Speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Nakatani said the ministry suspects that China's navy is trying to improve the operational capabilities of the warships, including their long-range functions.
He added that the government has used a diplomatic channel to convey to China a request not to make its naval activities a threat to Japan's security.
The defense minister also said the government will continue its caution and surveillance of the situation and will disclose relevant information appropriately. He added that the government also continues to demonstrate its will and capacity to prevent any attempt to change the status quo unilaterally and by force.
Nakatani indicated that the government is planning to deploy a mobile surveillance radar system on remote islands in the Pacific.
B: Not yet, what's up?
A: Well, it looks like Japan's Defense Minister, Nakatani, has something to say about China. Apparently, both of China's aircraft carriers were spotted near Japan over the weekend for the first time in the Pacific!
B: Whoa, that sounds serious! What did Nakatani think about this?
A: He said they suspect China's navy is practicing to improve their warships, especially the long-range functions. So he requested China not to make any moves that threaten Japan's security through the diplomatic channel.
B: I see. And what does Japan plan to do now?
A: He mentioned they will keep an eye on the situation and share relevant info when needed. Plus, they're thinking about setting up a mobile radar system on some Pacific islands for better surveillance.
B: Sounds like they're taking it seriously!
A: Definitely. They also reaffirmed their commitment to preventing any unilateral changes in the status quo by force. So yeah, keep an eye out for more updates on this one!
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Japan's Defense Minister Nakatani Gen says the government has asked China for consideration following the dispatch of both of its aircraft carriers to the Pacific Ocean.
The Japanese Defense Ministry announced on Monday that the Liaoning and the Shandong, which are China's only two active aircraft carriers, were spotted near Japan between Saturday and Monday. The ministry said it was the first time the two carriers have simultaneously entered the Pacific.
Speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Nakatani said the ministry suspects that China's navy is trying to improve the operational capabilities of the warships, including their long-range functions.
He added that the government has used a diplomatic channel to convey to China a request not to make its naval activities a threat to Japan's security.
The defense minister also said the government will continue its caution and surveillance of the situation and will disclose relevant information appropriately. He added that the government also continues to demonstrate its will and capacity to prevent any attempt to change the status quo unilaterally and by force.
Nakatani indicated that the government is planning to deploy a mobile surveillance radar system on remote islands in the Pacific.
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Japan's Defense Minister Nakatani expressed concern over China dispatching both of its active aircraft carriers, Liaoning and Shandong, in the Pacific Ocean for the first time. The Japanese government suspects China is enhancing its warships' long-range capabilities. Nakatani requested China to
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250610_16/
Date: June 10, 2025
Created: 2025/06/10 19:04
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:44
Last Read: 2025/06/10 20:10