1. A Chinese J-15 fighter jet aimed radar at Japanese F-15 aircraft twice on December 9, from approximately 52 kilometers away in the first instance and 148 kilometers away in the second.
2. The incidents occurred southeast of Okinawa's main island, with the Chinese jet taking off from the aircraft carrier Liaoning.
3. China had informed Japan in advance about takeoff and landing exercises on the carrier, but Japan considers directing radar at its aircraft as dangerous, while China maintains it was standard procedure. Japan is analyzing the situation further to understand China's intentions.
2. The incidents occurred southeast of Okinawa's main island, with the Chinese jet taking off from the aircraft carrier Liaoning.
3. China had informed Japan in advance about takeoff and landing exercises on the carrier, but Japan considers directing radar at its aircraft as dangerous, while China maintains it was standard procedure. Japan is analyzing the situation further to understand China's intentions.
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Chinese J-15 fighter jet aimed radar at Japanese F-15 aircraft twice, from 52km and 148km away, southeast of Okinawa's main island. Incidents occurred on December 9, with the jet taking off from Liaoning aircraft carrier. China informed Japan about takeoff and landing exercises but Japan views
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251209_33/#summary
Date: Dec. 9, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-09
Created: 2025/12/09 17:40
Updated: 2025/12/09 17:42