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China accuses Japan of ‘harassment’ during far-seas aircraft carrier training
Beijing said the Japanese side had conducted dangerous close-in reconnaissance while the Chinese Navy's Liaoning aircraft carrier flotilla was training.
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 22, 2026
China says it warned off multiple Japanese ‘provocations’ during aircraft carrier drills
China has accused Japanese warplanes and ships of carrying out multiple “provocations” and surveillance operations during a carrier group’s deployment to the western Pacific for live-fire exercises. State broadcaster CCTV released a video on Monday showing at least four “close-range” encounters, and said the Liaoning carrier group had “warned off” the warships and surveillance planes. It included footage of Japanese warships as well as clips of aircraft, at least one of which appeared to have...
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 21, 2026
What Does China Mean When It Warns of Japanese “Neo-Militarism”?
At this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi publicly pushed back against Beijing’s increasingly harsh criticism of Japan. He remarked that it was strange for China possessing a vast arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers to accuse Japan of embracing “new militarism.” The distinction in wording, however, deserves closer attention. The term [] The post What Does China Mean When It Warns of Japanese “Neo-Militarism”? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Defence Blog
· Jun 29, 2026
China accuses Japan of simulating attacks on carrier Liaoning
Japanese warships and aircraft conducted simulated attacks against China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning during its 40-day deployment to the South China Sea and Western Pacific that concluded on June 22, 2026, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, which described the actions as “outrageously audacious”. The claim, first reported by CCTV commentator Teng Jianqun and cited by []
B92.net
· Jun 30, 2026
Pacific on the brink of conflict? China accuses Japan of simulating attacks
China has accused Japan of simulating attacks on its Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group during its deployment, while Tokyo insists it was conducting routine surveillance operations only.
Focus Taiwan
· Jun 26, 2026
Taiwan trade representative engaged in workplace bullying: Cabinet
Taipei, June 26 (CNA) An investigative committee established by the Cabinet found on Friday that Taiwan's trade representative, Yang Jen-ni (楊珍妮), engaged in workplace bullying of her late deputy, Yen Huai-shing (顏慧欣).
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed islands
Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels from waters near disputed islands. China stated its coast guard warned and expelled an intruding Japanese fishing boat. The confrontation occurred amid already strained ties between the two Asian powers. The Senkaku-Diaoyu islands remain a major flashpoint for decades. The East China Sea region is strategically important due to proximity to Taiwan.
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Related coverage for " China accuses Japan of ‘harassment’ during far-seas aircraft carrier training ": South China Morning Post — China says it warned off multiple Japanese ‘provocations’ during aircraft carrier drills. Modern Diplomacy — What Does China Mean When It Warns of Japanese “Neo-Militarism”?. Defence Blog — China accuses Japan of simulating attacks on carrier Liaoning. B92.net — Pacific on the brink of conflict? China accuses Japan of simulating attacks. Focus Taiwan — Taiwan trade representative engaged in workplace bullying: Cabinet. Times of India — Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed islands