1. Japanese Defense Ministry reports locking of radar by Chinese military aircraft onto Air Self-Defense Force jets southeast of Okinawa on two occasions, once in the afternoon and again in the evening on December 7, 2025.
2. No damage or injuries were reported in these incidents.
3. Japan lodges a strong protest with China and Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro calls the incidents "extremely regrettable". He also urges Beijing to take steps to prevent a recurrence.
2. No damage or injuries were reported in these incidents.
3. Japan lodges a strong protest with China and Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro calls the incidents "extremely regrettable". He also urges Beijing to take steps to prevent a recurrence.
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2025: Japanese Defense Ministry reports radar lock incidents by Chinese military aircraft onto Air Self-Defense Force jets southeast of Okinawa on December 7, twice; first in the afternoon and again in the evening. Incidents occurred without damage or injuries. Japan lodges a strong protest with
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251207_04/#summary
Date: Dec. 7, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-07
Created: 2025/12/07 05:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:05
Last Read: 2025/12/07 07:31