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China, Japan Clash Over South China Sea Military Exercises

12/7/2025

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In December 2025, China and Japan clashed over South China Sea military activity after Liaoning and Shandong conducted a dual-formation exercise.
Chinese officials accused Japan of disrupting training.
A Chinese military spokesperson said Japanese aircraft repeatedly approached training zones, threatening flight safety.
The Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China expressed strong dissatisfaction, called the actions provocations, and asserted that training complied with international law.

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In December 2025, China and Japan clashed over South China Sea military activity after Liaoning and Shandong conducted a dual-formation exercise.
Chinese officials accused Japan of disrupting training.
A Chinese military spokesperson said Japanese aircraft repeatedly approached training zones, threatening flight safety.
The Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China expressed strong dissatisfaction, called the actions provocations, and asserted that training complied with international law.