East China Sea tensions
Russia-China Military Cooperation: Nuclear-Capable Bombers Conduct Joint Flight Near Japan Prompting International Concern
Dec 10, 2025 07:42 pm CST
Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers conducted a coordinated long-distance flight near Japan, prompting defensive responses from Japan and South Korea. The eight-hour operation, involving Tu-95 and H-6 bombers along with J-16 fighters, has escalated regional tensions amid ongoing diplomatic disputes between China and Japan, with the US affirming its unwavering commitment to Japanese security.
China and Japan Clash in New Maritime Standoff Over Disputed Senkaku Islands
Dec 02, 2025 01:17 pm CST
Japanese and Chinese coast guard vessels engaged in a fresh territorial standoff near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions following recent comments by Japan's Prime Minister about potential military intervention if China attacks Taiwan. Both nations claim sovereignty over the islands, with each accusing the other of territorial violations in this latest maritime confrontation.