🚨🇨🇳🇯🇵 China–Japan Military Tensions Spike Near Okinawa❗

Japan says Chinese fighter jets aimed radar at Japanese military aircraft in two dangerous encounters near the Okinawa islands, marking one of the most serious military confrontations between the two countries in years.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the incidents “extremely regrettable” and confirmed that Tokyo lodged a formal protest with Beijing.

▪️ Radar illumination is considered a hostile act, signaling potential attack intent

▪️ China denies wrongdoing, accusing Japan of disrupting Chinese military drills

▪️ Australian officials said they are “deeply concerned” by China’s actions

The encounters come amid rising tensions over Taiwan, after Japan warned it could respond if a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatened Japanese security.

The jets involved were launched from China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier, prompting Japan to scramble F-15 fighters in response.

With U.S. forces heavily stationed in Okinawa and military activity surging across the region, analysts warn the risk of miscalculation in East Asia is rising.