Chinese military plane violated Japanese airspace near Danjo Islands on August 26, leading to Japan's strong protest.

Japanese Defense Ministry reported that China's military aircraft violated Japanese airspace for the first time on August 26, near the Danjo Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture. A Y-9 intelligence-gathering plane entered the area for about two minutes, prompting Japan to scramble fighter jets. This marks the first time a Chinese military aircraft has entered Japanese airspace, leading to Japan lodging a strong protest against Beijing through diplomatic channels.

August 26, 2024
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