Japan condemns China’s military drills in EEZ
The article discussed Japan's accusation that China conducted live-fire drills near Okinotorishima within its exclusive economic zone. Japanese defense forces observed four Chinese and Russian ships sailing in the area on July 18, with confirmation that the Chinese exercises took place 180 kilometers from the island. This is the first time Japan has revealed such drills by China in this region. China, for its part, objects to Japan using the term "Exclusive Economic Zone," asserting that the area comprises coral reefs rather than an island. In recent years, joint maritime and aerial activities between China and Russia around Japan have increased, prompting Japan to strengthen its monitoring and defenses in the southwestern islands out of concern over regional tensions.
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