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Conversation: Japan counters China's claim that radar use was a 'normal' measure NHK

A: Hey there! Did you catch the news yesterday?

B: No, what's up?

A: Well, our top government guy, Kihara Minoru, had a chat with China about that incident near Okinawa!

B: Oh, you mean the one with the Chinese fighter jet and our Air Self-Defense Force?

A: Yeah, that's the one! So, it turns out that Japan claims China used radar to track them without permission, and China says it's normal for flight safety.

B: But Kihara said it's not usual to use radar intermittently like they did on Saturday. He also thinks it was a dangerous act beyond what's needed for flight safety.

A: Right! So, we believe China was up to something more than just ensuring flight safety. Kinda intense, huh?
Summary
Japan and China had a dispute over an incident involving Chinese fighter jet and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force near Okinawa. Japan claims China used radar to track them without permission, while China argues it's for flight safety. Kihara Minoru, the top government guy, believes the intermittent
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Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251209_32/#conversation

Date: Dec. 9, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-09

Created: 2025/12/09 14:40

Updated: 2025/12/09 14:42