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Miami Herald
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
US Ally Issues Update on China's Double Aircraft Carrier Moves in Pacific
The Chinese military has concluded its unprecedented dual aircraft carrier deployment in the broader western Pacific, as one of the warships was spotted leaving the region, Japan has said. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese defense and foreign ministries for comment by email. The Chinese navy is the world's largest by hull count, enabling the East Asian power to steadily expand its military reach and presence within and beyond the western Pacific, challenging U.S. naval dominance as well as the security of America's allies and partners. Both of China's aircraft carriers in active service-CNS Liaoning and CNS Shandong-have been operating simultaneously in waters east of the First Island Chain, a U.S. maritime defensive line formed by Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines, for the first time since June 7. This rare Chinese naval operation, closely monitored by Japan-a U.S. treaty ally-comes as the U.S. redeploys one of its two aircraft carriers, USS Nimitz, to the Middle East from the western Pacific, in response to rising tensions stemming from the Iran-Israel conflict. The Japanese Defense Ministry issued another update on the Chinese dual aircraft carrier deployment on Friday, revealing that the Liaoning and its naval task group returned to the East China Sea from the Philippine Sea after transiting the Miyako Strait that same day. Meanwhile, the Shandong-led naval task group continued operating in waters east of the northern Philippines from Tuesday to Thursday. It remains unclear whether this Chinese flotilla will return to the western side of the First Island Chain by transiting the Luzon Strait. Both waterways-located along the First Island Chain-are key gateways for China's naval operations in the broader western Pacific. The Miyako Strait lies in Japan's southwestern waters, while the Luzon Strait separates Taiwan to the north and the Philippines to the south. With regard to the Chinese aircraft carriers' flight operations involving fighter jets and helicopters, the Liaoning conducted 150 takeoffs and landings from Tuesday to Thursday, while the Shandong executed 120 takeoffs and landings during the same three-day period. The Liaoning, underway in the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea since May 25, has performed a total of 700 aircraft takeoffs and landings. Meanwhile, the Shandong has conducted 350 takeoffs and landings since June 9, according to Japan's Defense Ministry. In total, fighter jets and helicopters from the Chinese aircraft carriers executed over 1,000 takeoffs and landings during this western Pacific deployment, which lasted nearly a month. Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, said in a statement on June 13: "China's carrier training was conducted in international waters, was not directed at any specific country or target, and fully complied with international law and international practice." Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said at a press conference on June 10: "Let me reiterate that Chinese naval vessels' activities in those waters are fully consistent with international law and international practices. Our national defense policy is defensive in nature. We hope Japan will view those activities objectively and rationally." The objectives of this Chinese dual aircraft carrier deployment remain to be seen. It is unclear whether the U.S. will enhance its naval presence in the western Pacific. Related Articles China's Fungus-A Biological Weapons Attack on America's Food Supply? | OpinionUS Grows Defense Partnership Next Door to ChinaUS's NATO and Pacific Allies Sail Warships Near China's CoastTrump TikTok Executive Order Sparks GOP Backlash: 'Brazenly Illegal' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Times of Oman
a day ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
China confirms coordination with Oman on Iran-Israel de-escalation
Muscat: China' Foreign Ministry said that the escalating confrontation between Iran and Israel negatively impacts regional peace and stability, noting that it continues its communication with the Sultanate of Oman and the parties involved in the conflict to de-escalate tensions as quickly as possible. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that Israel's actions violate international law and the norms governing international relations, infringe upon Iran's sovereignty and security, and undermine regional peace and stability. He further noted that the conflict has disrupted the process of indirect negotiations regarding the Iranian nuclear issue. He added that at this critical juncture, the international community especially countries in the region must continue to unify efforts in support of justice, build global momentum to oppose war, call for peace, and promote a political resolution.
Saudi Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Chinese navy drill near Japan sparks concern
SINGAPORE — A Chinese naval drill near Japan has sparked concern from Tokyo, which in recent days lodged a protest with Beijing and made the rare decision to publicly disclose Chinese military movements. In the last few weeks China's two aircraft carriers, the Shandong and the Liaoning, have been conducting simultaneous drills in the Pacific, in an unprecedented move. Chinese fighter jets have done hundreds of landings and take-offs from the carriers. A few came close to Japanese surveillance planes, prompting Tokyo to convey its "serious concerns" to Beijing. China has said its activities are consistent with international law and accused Japan of conducting "dangerous moves". On Tuesday, the Japanese defence ministry released a map tracing the Chinese aircraft carriers' daily positions since 25 May. Japan does not usually disclose details of foreign militaries' movements. It shows both carriers coming close to Japanese islands, and at times sailing through Japan's exclusive economic exclusive economic zone is an area beyond a country's territorial waters where that country has exclusive rights to explore and exploit marine resources, but other countries are allowed freedom of navigation through map also shows the Liaoning sailing past the "second island chain", a line of defence outlined in US foreign policy doctrine that connects Japan to Guam. This makes it the first Chinese aircraft carrier to do so , according to Japanese news defense ministry also said they had observed more than 500 landings and take-offs of Chinese fighter jets and helicopters during the 7 June, a Chinese fighter jet took off from Shandong and followed a Japanese surveillance aircraft for about 40 minutes, according to Tokyo. The next day, a Chinese fighter jet flew close to a Japanese plane for twice that duration, and crossed in front of chief cabinet secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said last week that they relayed to Beijing their concern about these "abnormal approaches," which could have caused accidental foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that their "activities in relevant waters and air space are consistent with international law and international practices", and that the two countries were communicating through existing channels."Let me point out that it is the close-in reconnaissance of Japan's vessels and airplanes on China's normal military activities that has caused maritime and air security risks. China urges Japan to stop those dangerous moves," he its two carriers continue to sail through the Pacific, China's military gave an update on Tuesday on its newest carrier, the Fujian. It said sea trials were on track and the carrier is expected to enter service later this Fujian will be their first carrier that will employ electromagnetic catapults to launch their planes - a technology that currently only American aircraft carriers technology allows a carrier to launch a wider range of aircraft, and launch fighter jets much fighter jets will also be able to take off with their full fuel and weapon loads from the Fujian, noted a Global Times report, and the carrier would enable a "significantly higher" number of sorties compared to its month's drill follows February's much-scrutinised naval exercise in the Tasman Sea that prompted concern from Australia and New and Wellington had complained Beijing had given insufficient notice of the drill, and some commercial planes had to be diverted last defense minister Richard Marles later acknowledged that the naval exercise was in accordance with international law, while at the same time urging China to be more transparent about the reasons for what he called an "extraordinary military build-up".China's latest moves come as the US promises to maintain its presence in the Indo-Pacific while balancing other month US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasised the US's solidarity with the region, saying the US would not be pushed out of Asia nor allow its allies to be intimidated. China in response accused the US of being the "biggest troublemaker" in on Monday the US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz left the South China Sea. Multiple outlets have reported it is moving to the Middle East, as the war between Israel and Iran deepens and the US contemplates entering the Suzuki, a professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo, said China's latest naval exercise was Beijing "testing the waters" of the US-Japan military alliance at a moment when the US is shifting its attention to the Middle East."With US assets concentrating in the Middle East, China sees this as an opportunity to escalate... so it's a sort of cunning way for China to raise the level of attention," he he added, was "not an exponential, but step-by-step, gradual escalation" as it "seeks any holes in Japan's coastal and maritime defence... they are testing the patience of Japan." — BBC
India.com
6 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
This powerful nation jumps in Iran Israel war! Sends planes to Tehran, direct challenge to US, Israel due to...
New Delhi: Has China also jumped into the war between Israel and Iran? In fact, the news of the landing of a Chinese cargo plane in Tehran has intensified these speculations. The media report claims that this plane had turned off its transponders, so that it could not be caught by the radar. It is believed that through this, China has supplied a large number of weapons to Iran. The landing of the Chinese cargo plane in Tehran by turning off the transponder in this way indicates a secret operation. Given the strategic partnership and history of military cooperation between China and Iran, it is believed that it may contain military equipment or banned goods. US President Donald Trump has given a direct warning to Iran and warned it of dire consequences. In such a situation, this move of China is being seen as a direct challenge to America. In this war going on between Israel and Iran, China is already standing in favour of Tehran. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian had earlier said that Beijing is closely monitoring Israeli attacks on Iran and opposes actions that violate Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. China had also expressed deep concern over the Israeli attacks, referring to Operation Rising Lion as having serious consequences. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said in a post on X, 'China is closely monitoring Israeli attacks on Iran and is deeply concerned about the possible serious consequences of the operation. China opposes actions that violate Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, and opposes steps that increase tensions and escalate conflict.' China is closely following Israel's attacks on Iran and is deeply concerned about the potential grave consequences of the operations. China opposes actions that violate Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and opposes moves that escalate tensions or enlarge… — Lin Jian 林剑 (@SpoxCHN_LinJian) June 13, 2025
India.com
6 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Israel-Iran war divides world into two camps, Pakistan, India and China are supporting..., France is saying...
Iran- Israel war Iran-Israel war: In a significant escalation from the Middle East creating a profound impact on the global economy, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a deadly conflict over the last week. While Israel reportedly made a devastating impact on the nuclear facilities of Iran with its fighter jets, Iran responded by attacking many critical areas located in Israel's Tel Aviv. As a result of the massive escalation, the world has divided into two factions- one that is supporting Israel's actions against Iran saying Iran's nuclear development is a threat to the world and the other side which is saying Iran has every right to respond. Here are all the details you need to know about which countries are siding with Iran and Israel. France French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot posted on X that Paris is concerned about Iran's nuclear ambitions and stands with Israel, urging all parties to avoid further escalation. China The Chinse Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian has said that China opposes any actions that violate sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Iran. It also announced that it is deeply concerned about the grave consequences of the escalation. India Readers should know that India has not taken any sides in the conflict. It has urged dialogue and diplomacy to reduce tensions between the two countries as both Israel and Iran are its significant partners. Pakistan Last but not the least, Pakistan has also strongly condemn the 'unjustified' Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israel In response to the massive Israel attack, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched a 'large-scale combined offensive operation' against Israel, involving a significant number of missiles and drones, as per a report carried by news agency IANS. According to the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah News, the IRGC's aerospace division carried out the attack on late Saturday night, stating it was in response to Israel's 'repeated aggressions' against Iran. During the attack, a rocket struck a residential building in a northern community of Israel, killing one woman and injuring 13 others, according to Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national emergency medical service. (With inputs from agencies)
