The Yomiuri Shimbun, Fuji News Network and other Japanese media reported on June 10 that according to the Japanese Ministry of Defense, the Chinese Navy's aircraft carrier Liaoning and Shandong ships were found to be operating in the Pacific waters at the same time for the first time, and the Japanese Self-Defense Force continued to "surveillance" Chinese ships. China has previously responded to the trends related to Chinese warships.
Search of Shandong ships and Liaoning ships released by the Japanese Ministry of Defense. Photos from Japanese media reports
According to reports, the Japanese Ministry of Defense claimed on the 9th that it was discovered that the Chinese Shandong ship took off and landed carrier-based aircraft near Okinoto Reef, which connects the Izu Islands and Guam. Previously, the Ministry of Defense announced that it had discovered that the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning ship was operating in the Pacific offshore of Minato Island (under the jurisdiction of Tokyo) from June 7 to 8. Japanese media exaggerated that "this is the first time that a Chinese aircraft carrier has entered the sea area."
The Yomiuri Shimbun said that at present, the Liaoning ship is located on the east side of the "Second Island Chain" and the Shandong ship is located on the west side. This is the first time that the Japanese Self-Defense Force has discovered that the Liaoning ship and the Shandong ship are operating in the Pacific waters at the same time. Japanese news agency claims a series of activities of Chinese ships may be aimed at deterring the United States.
At the press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 9, regarding the news that Japan released about the trend of the Liaoning ship, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that the activities of Chinese warships in relevant waters are fully in line with international law and international practices. China has always pursued a defensive national defense policy and hopes that Japan will look at it objectively and rationally.
Source: Global Network
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