Japan, US conduct joint drill near Okinawa
Three aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and two from the US Air Force participated in the drill held Aug 4.
Three aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and two from the US Air Force participated in the drill held Aug 4.
Washington is becoming more convinced that Beijing is aiming to develop military facilities and bases abroad in addition to the “dual-use” of foreign commercial ports and…
China’s Eastern Theatre Command announced that it would conduct fresh joint drills, confirming the fears that Beijing would keep up the pressure on Taiwan’s defences.
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force will monitor the surrounding sea and air space with destroyers and patrol aircraft.
China views any visit by foreign officials as them recognising Taiwan's sovereignty and usually responds with heated rebukes and warnings.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) said its missiles "all precisely hit their targets", even as Japan said five of them had landed in its exclusive economic zone.
According to the military, the PLA will perform long-range artillery strikes and ballistic missile launches to target areas around Taiwan in the coming days.
The conference will focus on whether the participants can reach a consensus on nuclear disarmament.
The G7 summit in May will mark the zenith of Kishida’s atomic-bomb-related diplomacy.
Chinese Navy vessels were also spotted near Okinawa prefecture on Jul 30-31 headed toward the Pacific Ocean.