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High tension in Asia, Japan raises fighter jets after China's "provocation"

2025-11-18 17:36:54Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
High tension in Asia, Japan raises fighter jets after China's "provocation"

Tensions between Japan and China have risen sharply in recent days, with Tokyo scrambling fighter jets after a suspected Chinese drone was spotted near the southern island of Yonaguni. According to Japanese authorities, the incident coincided with several Chinese Coast Guard ships staying for several hours in territorial waters surrounding the Senkaku Islands, which Beijing calls Diaoyu.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the situation remained tense, while the Japanese embassy in China urged its citizens to exercise caution and avoid crowded places. Beijing also urged its citizens not to travel to Japan, a potential blow to the tourism sector, as Chinese tourists make up nearly a quarter of visitors to the country.

The clashes have flared up after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese naval blockade of Taiwan could be grounds for a military response from Japan. China's response has been harsh. A Chinese Defense Ministry official warned of a "devastating defeat" for Japan if it intervenes militarily, while the Chinese consul in Osaka posted a threatening comment on social media, which he later deleted.

The escalation has also spilled over into the cultural sphere, with Chinese distributors suspending the screening of several Japanese films due to the tense climate. Meanwhile, major Japanese businesses have called on the government for dialogue, warning that political stability is essential for the economy.

Foreign policy experts warn that the two countries "stand on a sword's edge," and any minor incident could cause unpredictable escalation in the region.


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