On the 12th, Japan's Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi had a phone call with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to discuss the incident of Chinese warplanes "illuminating" Japan Self-Defense Force fighters with radar.

Nobuo Kishi stated:

1. Japan will continue to firmly conduct monitoring activities in national airspace and surrounding waters.

2. We will respond calmly and decisively to any unforeseen events.

Austin:

1. Both the U.S. and Japan express serious concerns over any actions that escalate regional tensions.

2. China's actions are detrimental to regional peace and stability.

Additionally, both sides agreed to initiate necessary coordination to hold face-to-face meetings early next year.

Tsk tsk, is this the result of reporting? I wonder if Sanae Takaichi is disappointed or not?