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Conversation: Japan, US defense chiefs share deep concerns over China radar incident NHK

A: Hey there! Did you catch the news?
B: Not yet, what's up?

A: Well, it seems like there was an incident with Chinese military planes and our Japanese Air Self-Defense Force over the waters near Okinawa.
B: Oh really? What happened exactly?

A: From what I gather, a Chinese fighter jet aimed its radar at our aircraft in international waters. Quite worrying!
B: That sounds serious, what did our defense chief do about it?

A: Minister Koizumi talked to the US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, for around 40 minutes. They agreed that this incident isn't good for peace and stability in the region.
B: I see, so they're working together to handle this situation then?

A: Exactly! They also plan to strengthen our alliance's defense capabilities as a priority. Koizumi might even visit the US soon for a meeting with Hegseth.
B: That sounds like a good move. Will Japan share its stance on this matter with other countries too?

A: Yes, Koizumi plans to make sure that Japan's voice is heard in the international community at an appropriate time. He also emphasized that he will keep urging China not to let such incidents happen again.
Summary
Chinese military plane aimed radar at Japanese Air Self-Defense Force in international waters near Okinawa; Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi spoke with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for 40 minutes, expressing concern over incident and its impact on regional peace and stability. They plan to
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251212_11/#conversation

Date: Dec. 12, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-12

Created: 2025/12/12 16:40

Updated: 2025/12/12 20:07

Last Read: 2025/12/12 20:07

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