Japan Stands Firm Against Baseless Chinese Accusations Amid Rising Regional Tensions

In a sharply escalating episode that underscores the ongoing strategic struggle in East Asia, Japan’s government has firmly rejected China’s baseless accusations regarding last Saturday’s aerial incident near Okinawa. While Chinese warplanes intermittently targeted Japanese fighter jets with radar locks—an aggressive and provocative act—Beijing sought to deflect blame by claiming Tokyo endangered Chinese aircraft instead.Who Threatens Regional Stability When Radars Lock?Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi made clear the facts: during international airspace operations southeast of Okinawa, Chinese jets engaged in hostile radar behavior against two Japanese Self-Defense Force fighters. This conduct not only jeopardizes the safety of pilots but also...