China's J-15 jets and destroyers directed radar at Japanese F-15s near Okinawa, sparking Japan’s condemnation.

Chinese J-15 fighter jets launched from the Liaoning aircraft carrier, accompanied by three missile destroyers, directed fire-control radar at Japanese F-15 aircraft over international waters near Okinawa on Saturday, Japan’s Defense Ministry reported. The incidents, described as dangerous and exceeding safe flight standards, prompted strong condemnation from Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and a formal protest from Japan. The encounters occurred near disputed territory, escalating tensions between the two nations amid heightened military activity in the region.