Japan, US Confirm Senkaku Islands Subject To Bilateral Security Treaty - Foreign Ministry - UrduPoint

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, with the parties having confirmed that the bilateral security treaty covers the disputed Senkaku Islands, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

Japan Accuses China of Trying to Change Status Quo with Force 'in Some Areas' - FARS

(FNA)- New Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida accused China of trying to change the status quo with force "in some areas".

Japan Says Suspected Chinese Submarine Seen near Territorial Waters - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Japan’s defense ministry said on Sunday that a submarine believed to be from China was spotted in waters near its southern islands, as maritime tensions persist in the Pacific.

London to Permanently Deploy Warships in Asia Pacific - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Britain has announced that it will permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters after its Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier and escort ships sail to Japan in September through seas where China is vying for influence with the United States and Japan.

US, Japan Reportedly Conduct 'Top Secret War Games', Plan For Possible Taiwan Conflict - Sputnik International

The United States and Japan have been conducting joint military drills for a possible conflict scenario with China over Taiwan, The Financial Times reported, citing military officials.

China Says Drills Near Taiwan to Become Regular - FARS

(FNA)- Beijing announced the sailing of a Chinese carrier group near self-ruled Taiwan is part of naval drills that will become regular.

Senkaku/Diaoyu issue : Pentagon Confirms Protection of Disputed Islands to Japan - Sputnik International

The disputed Senkaku islands, also known in China as the Diaoyu Dao islands, are considered Chinese territory by Beijing. After World War II, they were taken under US control and later ceded to Japan in 1972. China believes Japan illegally seized them.

Japan and U.S. begin major military exercise as concern about China grows | One America News Network

Japan and the United States on Monday began air, sea and land exercises around Japan in a show of force in the face of increased Chinese military activity in the region.

China Holds Simultaneous Military Drills in Four Seas

China began five military exercises simultaneously along different parts of its coast on Monday, the second time in two months it will have such concurrent drills.

Senkaku / Diaoyu issue : Japan Protests over China Drilling Vessel in Disputed Waters

Japan has protested to China for allowing a gas drilling vessel to operate in disputed waters in the East China Sea, the government said on Friday.

Diaoyu Islands belong to China despite new Japanese guideline: Chinese FM

The fact that the Diaoyu Islands belong to China will not change, no matter what Japan says or does, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Tuesday.

Senkaku/Diaoyu issue : China blasts Japan over Tokyo 'disputed islands' museum

China has said it is “strongly dissatisfied” with the opening of a museum in Tokyo devoted to disputed islands, AFP reported.

Japan scrambles fighter jets after Beijing flies bombers over E. China Sea

Beijing dispatched intelligence-gathering aircraft as well as bombers through international airspace in the East China Sea.

US, South Korea, Australia Conduct Joint Military Drills in East China Sea

The exercises are taking place during Trump's Asian trip. Currently, he is in Japan, and on Tuesday he will arrive in South Korea.

Tokyo Concerned Over Chinese Bombers Patrolling Japanese Border

Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Friday his country had voiced concern to Beijing after chasing away six Chinese bombers from its southern frontiers.

President Xi Says China Loves Peace but Won't Compromise on Sovereignty

China loves peace but will never compromise on defending its sovereignty, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while marking 90 years since the founding of the People's Liberation Army.

China asks US to stop air incursions that threaten its security

China's Defense Ministry confirmed Tuesday an encounter between two of its fighter jets and a United States surveillance plane in the East China Sea, and urged Washington to stop these missions that threaten its national security.

Chinese Jets Intercept, Nearly Collide With US Spy Plane Over East China Sea

Two Chinese fighter jets intercepted a US surveillance plane in the East China Sea, nearly colliding with it, according to reports.

Japan, Taiwan scramble fighters in response to Chinese bombers

 Japan and Taiwan scrambled fighter jets on Thursday after China flew a squadron of strategic bombers over the western Pacific, according to a Taiwanese press report.

East China Sea: China, Japan agree on early launch of air, maritime contact mechanism

China and Japan agreed to launch an air and maritime contact mechanism as early as possible at their seventh round of high-level consultations on maritime affairs held here from Thursday to Friday.