"The violation of our airspace by Chinese military aircraft is not only a serious violation of our sovereignty but also a threat to our security and is totally unacceptable," Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters. This marked the first confirmed airspace incursion by a Chinese military aircraft since the inception of Japan’s anti-airspace incursion measures, emphasizing the gravity of the situation for Japan's national security and diplomatic relations.
"China's recent military activities near Japan have a tendency to expand and become increasingly active," the chief government spokesperson noted. This statement reflects Japan’s heightened concern about escalating military provocations and the implications for stability in the region, suggesting a pattern of increasingly aggressive maneuvers by Chinese forces that could lead to further tensions.
The incursion of a Y-9 surveillance aircraft breached Japanese airspace for about two minutes, prompting Japan's defense ministry to scramble fighter jets in response. The ministry confirmed that while the aircraft violated territorial airspace off the Danjo islands, no warning measures involving weapons were used, highlighting Japan's tactical response limitations amid rising airborne threats.
"The government will continue to pay close attention to China's military activities and will take all possible measures to ensure vigilant surveillance and airspace violation measures," Hayashi stated. This proactive stance is indicative of Japan's response strategy amid growing regional tensions and serves as a commitment to safeguarding its airspace and sovereignty against future incursions.
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