According to the WeChat Official Account of the Chinese Embassy in Japan on June 12, a spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Japan answered questions from journalists regarding relevant activities of Chinese military aircraft.
Question: According to the information released by Japan's Ministry of Defense, on June 7 and 8, fighter jets from China's aircraft carrier strike group approached and intercepted Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol aircraft that were conducting warning and surveillance missions in international airspace over the Pacific Ocean in a dangerous manner. Japan has already raised the issue with China. What is China's response?
Answer: The exercise conducted by China's naval aircraft carrier strike group in the West Pacific was organized according to the annual plan for routine training. It fully complies with international law and international practice, and is not targeted at any specific country or target. The Japanese Self-Defense Forces' aircraft intruded into the training area of the Chinese fleet, seriously disrupting the normal training activities of China. China has handled the situation professionally and normatively on-site in accordance with laws and regulations.
The close reconnaissance operations carried out by Japanese warships and aircraft against China's normal military activities are the root cause of maritime and air safety risks. China demands that Japan stop its dangerous actions that interfere with China's training activities, avoiding any unforeseen incidents.
Screenshot of the WeChat Official Account of the Chinese Embassy in Japan
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