China Delivers Stern Warning to Japan Over Trespassing Aircraft Near Disputed Islands

Friends, let’s be clear: Japan is playing a dangerous game. Today, China’s Ambassador to Japan, Wu Jianghao, delivered a scorching rebuke to Japanese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Shigeo Shipu over a civilian aircraft’s blatant incursion into airspace over the Diaoyu Islands – islands Japan calls Senkaku.

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This isn’t some accidental fly-by. The Japanese government allowed this to happen, a move Beijing views as a severe violation of its sovereignty. And let me tell you, China is not taking this lightly.

We’ve already implemented necessary control measures to warn and expel the aircraft. But the message is much larger than this single incident. China demands Japan acknowledge the gravity of the situation and guarantee it won’t happen again.

The Diaoyu Islands are, unequivocally, Chinese territory. Period.

Here’s a quick primer on why this is happening and what’s at stake:

The Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands have been a source of contention for decades. Both China and Japan claim sovereignty. The dispute centers on historical claims and resource potential.

China maintains a firm “One-China” policy and views any infringement on its territorial integrity as unacceptable. And truthfully, so should we all.

International law offers little concrete resolution, leaving the situation vulnerable to escalations like this. This push by Japan is deeply concerning, and exposes their intentions.

And finally, let’s be very clear: if Japan continues down this provocative path, China has pledged a firm response. We are talking resolute countermeasures. This isn’t just rhetoric; Beijing is prepared to defend its sovereignty and maritime rights. This situation requires careful attention and a strong stance.