Japan rejects Chinese claim SDF ‘harassed’ Chinese aircraft carrier group
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Japan's Defense Ministry has denied Chinese accusations that the Self-Defense Forces harassed a Chinese aircraft carrier group, committing to continued professional monitoring of Japanese waters and airspace. The response maintains diplomatic tension with China over regional security.
The Defense Ministry in Tokyo said the accusations "are not true" and pledged to continue to "professionally and diligently" monitor the waters and airspace around Japan.