【Wen/Observer Net Zhang Jingjuan】Japan is eager to hype the so-called "Chinese aircraft radar illumination" incident, but was exposed after China released the on-site recording. Now it's seeking support from the United States.

According to reports from Japan's Kyodo News and Bloomberg, on December 12, Japanese Defense Minister Shigeyasu Akiba held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. After the meeting, Akiba told reporters that he and Austin agreed that "China's actions are not conducive to regional peace and stability, and they exacerbate regional tensions."

According to the report, the Japanese Ministry of Defense issued a statement saying that both sides discussed the so-called "radar incident" that occurred on December 6 and the "increasingly severe security situation" in the region.

The Japanese Ministry of Defense wrote, "Both sides expressed deep concern over China's behavior which has not contributed to regional peace and stability, and any action that escalates regional tensions is deeply worrying."

During the call, Akiba also claimed that Japan will continue to conduct vigilance and monitoring activities in the surrounding sea and air areas, and will respond calmly and firmly to any unexpected situations.

The statement said that the U.S. and Japan agreed to maintain close communication and plan for an in-person meeting early next year. Akiba said at a press conference that "through close cooperation with Austin, Japan will further strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance."

On December 12 local time, Akiba made a speech at a press conference. Kyodo News

Last week, China's Liaoning aircraft carrier group conducted long-range training east of the Miyako Strait, in accordance with international law and practice, and had previously announced the training area. However, it was subjected to repeated harassment by Japanese Self-Defense Forces aircraft, which repeatedly sent planes into the training area set by China.

Afterwards, instead of reflecting on their own actions, Japan resorted to false accusations, claiming that its aircraft were illuminated by Chinese carrier-based aircraft radars during emergency takeoff, and even put forward the claim that "China did not answer the hotline".

Regarding Japan's clumsy act of "accusing others while being the culprit", China released the on-site audio on the 9th, confirming that China had repeatedly informed nearby Japanese ships before the training, and the Japanese ships had clearly responded "received".

Despite this, the United States once supported Japan, criticizing China over the so-called "radar illumination" issue, stating that "China's actions are not conducive to regional peace and stability," and reaffirming its commitment to Japan remains unwavering.

However, according to two Japanese government sources, Trump, who plans to visit China next year for trade negotiations, told Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Asako last month that he does not want to see the Taiwan issue escalate further.

For Japanese politicians, such acts of forming alliances and inciting tension reveal their inner weakness and anxiety.

As Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiajun stated at a regular press conference on December 10, China's training activities in the relevant sea and air space fully comply with international law and customary practices. The operations are professional, standardized, and safe, and are beyond reproach.

"Japan instigated disturbance first and then spread rumors, making it the planner and perpetrator of this farce, and must bear all responsibilities. We hope the international community can distinguish right from wrong and not be deceived by Japan. Japan's allies especially should remain vigilant and not be led by Japan's 'trend'." Guo Jiajun said.

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