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Japan Forward
2 days ago
- Politics
- Japan Forward
What Was That Lame Response to Chinese Fighter Jets' Reckless Behavior?
Recently, a Chinese Shenyang J-15 fighter jet launched from China's Shandong aircraft carrier made abnormal approaches towards a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) P-3C patrol aircraft on a routine surveillance mission over the Pacific Ocean. Two encounters occurred west of Japan's Okinotorishima Island. First, a Chinese fighter jet tracked the MSDF patrol aircraft for approximately 40 minutes on June 7. Then, a J-15 repeated the aggression by tracking Japan's MSDF plane for roughly 80 minutes on June 8. On each day, the Chinese fighters came within about 45 meters of Japan's patrol plane. Moreover, on June 8, the Chinese jet cut across the path of the MSDF aircraft about 900 meters ahead of it. These Chinese military flight maneuvers were extremely dangerous and unusual and are totally unacceptable. All monitoring and surveillance activities by the MSDF aircraft complied with international rules. They presented no threat or problem whatsoever. China should admit and apologize for its wrongdoing in flying its fighter jets in an aggressive and hazardous manner near the Japanese propeller patrol plane. Chinese Navy aircraft carrier "Shandong" (Provided by the Ministry of Defense Joint Staff Office) Chinese Navy aircraft carrier "Liaoning" (Provided by the Ministry of Defense Joint Staff Office) Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Takehiro Funakoshi conveyed Japan's serious concerns about the incidents to Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao. He also called for China to prevent any recurrence of such incidents. However, it was a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson who responded. For the ministry, the spokesperson asserted China's activities were fully consistent with international law and practices and called on Japan to stop its "dangerous behavior" of "close-range reconnaissance." It goes to prove the old adage, "A thief is by nature defiant." Moreover, an unrepentant Chinese military will likely repeat its provocations. Yoshihide Yoshida, Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff of Japan's Self-Defense Forces, directly responded to the matter. At a press conference, he stated: "We will be implementing even stricter vigilance and surveillance. We recognize that [the approach] was intentional. If we relax our vigilance and surveillance, it will only encourage. We will firmly maintain our will and capability to deter , " Yoshida's statement evinces his strong determination to defend the country. We look to him and the SDF to fulfill their mission. Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya The reactions of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, however, have been pathetic. Such an aggressive approach by foreign combat aircraft is a problem comparable to an airspace violation. Why didn't the Prime Minister and foreign minister lodge firm protests with Beijing rather than just expressing "serious concern?" Remonstrations were made to the Chinese side at levels below the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs from June 10. That was two days after the second incident. Yet, the vice minister himself did not make a request for another two days, until June 12. That was five days after the first incident. It was also the day after the Ministry of Defense made the incidents public. Any national leader who cannot express the nation's rightful anger is not fit to represent the country. That includes the Prime Minister and the foreign minister. United States Ambassador to Japan George Glass wrote about the incident on the social media platform X. The recent dangerous maneuver by a Chinese fighter jet that put Japanese crewmembers' lives in peril must be another of Beijing's "good neighbor" efforts. Whether it's harassing Philippine ships, attacking Vietnamese fishermen, or firing flares at Australian aircraft, Beijing… — ジョージ・グラス駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) June 12, 2025 He outright stated that the dangerous maneuvers by the Chinese fighter "put Japanese crewmembers' lives in peril." Moreover, he labeled the Chinese aircraft's actions "reckless aggression." It is high time that Japan's Prime Minister, Cabinet members, and other politicians speak out so forthrightly. This incident occurred while two Chinese aircraft carriers, the Shandong and Liaoning, were deployed simultaneously in the Western Pacific. It was the first time for such a joint mobilization. The Liaoning was also the first Chinese aircraft carrier to operate east of the Second Island Chain, which stretches from Japan's Ogasawara Islands to the US territory of Guam. Unless it puts more effort into Pacific Ocean defense, Japan will be putting itself at risk. (Read the editorial in Japanese .) Author: Editorial Board, The Sankei Shimbun
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
FS Misri in Japan, meets top officials; both sides reaffirm determination to fight terrorism
New Delhi, May 22 (UNI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri today visited Japan during which he met with his Japanese counterpart Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi, the National Security Advisor Masataka Okano, besides other top officials. The two sides reiterated the shared determination to fight terrorism. During his meeting with his counterpart Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi, the two sides reviewed the salient issues in the multi-dimensional bilateral ties between India and Japan, including political relations, defence and security, economic cooperation and people to people exchanges. They also exchanged views on issues of topical importance, a statement said. Foreign Secretary also met with National Security Advisor of Japan, Masataka Okano, and with Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Hiroyuki Namazu to discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest. During the visit, Foreign Secretary delivered the spotlight address at the 2nd edition of the Raisina Tokyo Dialogue, organised by the Observer Research Foundation, ORF America, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and Keizai Doyukai (Japan Association of Corporate Executives). Foreign Secretary's visit was in continuation of the regular high-level contacts between the two sides in an effort to further deepen the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. He appreciated the support to and solidarity with India demonstrated by the government and the people of Japan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Foreign Secretary's visit and his meetings today provided yet another opportunity to reflect on and reaffirm the two countries' shared determination to fight terrorism in all forms and manifestations as well as the support infrastructure behind acts of terror. The FS' visit to Tokyo comes as an all-party delegation is in Japan as part of India's global outreach against terrorism. UNI RN
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
All-Party Delegation in Tokyo recieve support from think tanks in India's fight against terror
Tokyo [Japan] May 22 (ANI): India's All-Party Parliamentary Delegation interacted with leading Japanese think tanks in Tokyo and briefed them on India's zero tolerance to terrorism. As per India's Embassy in Tokyo, the participants supported India's fight against terrorism. In a post on X, India's embassy to Japan stated, 'All-Party Parliamentary Delegation interacted with leading Japanese think tanks in Tokyo and briefed them on India's zero tolerance to terrorism. Regional security challenges including state backed terrorism was discussed during the interactive session. Participants expressed strong support for India's fight against terrorism.' Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with Takehiro Funakoshi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan for the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister Dialogue in Tokyo. Misri conveyed India's zero tolerance for terrorism during the talks. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Tokyo stated, 'H.E. Mr Vikram Misri, Hon'ble Foreign Secretary, joins H.E. Mr Takehiro Funakoshi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of Japan for the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister Dialogue in Tokyo. Discussions covered advancing the India Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, and conveying India's message on zero tolerance for terror.' Earlier in the day, an All-Party Parliamentary Delegation from India met with Takeshi Iwaya, Foreign Minister of Japan, reiterating India's unwavering national consensus and firm commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. The Japanese Foreign Minister expressed strong support for India's fight against terrorism and lauded the restraint shown by India, urging strict punishment for perpetrators of terror acts. Delegation lead, JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha said,' We presented India's stand strongly. He appreciated it and said that action should be taken against terrorism. He also appreciated the restraint India had shown. He supported India's stand against terrorism. He said that terrorism should be eliminated. He added that EAM S Jaishankar had briefed him on this. He offered his condolences on the Pahalgam attack and said that they (terrorists) should be punished.' (ANI)
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Foreign Secy Vikram Misri conveys India's
Tokyo [Japan] May 22 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday held talks with Takehiro Funakoshi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan for the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister Dialogue in Tokyo. Misri conveyed India's zero tolerance for terrorism during the talks. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Tokyo stated, 'H.E. Mr Vikram Misri, Hon'ble Foreign Secretary, joins H.E. Mr Takehiro Funakoshi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of Japan for the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister Dialogue in Tokyo. Discussions covered advancing the India Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, and conveying India's message on zero tolerance for terror.' Meanwhile, earlier in the day, an All-Party Parliamentary Delegation from India met with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, reiterating India's unwavering national consensus and firm commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. The Japanese Foreign Minister expressed strong support for India's fight against terrorism and lauded the restraint shown by India, urging strict punishment for perpetrators of terror acts. JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha who led the delegation to Japan said,' We presented India's stand strongly. He appreciated it and said that action should be taken against terrorism. He also appreciated the restraint India had shown. He supported India's stand against terrorism. He said that terrorism should be eliminated. He added that EAM S Jaishankar had briefed him on this. He offered his condolences on the Pahalgam attack and said that they (terrorists) should be punished.' After their arrival in Tokyo today, members of the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation paid floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Edogawa, Tokyo. JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha, appealed to all world leaders to side with India against Pakistan's sponsorship of terrorism. Jha, while talking to ANI, said that the delegation is there to raise awareness of Operation Sindoor. 'Pakistan is a state sponsor of terrorism. One must differentiate between terrorists and the terrorist sponsor, which is the state that promotes them, funds it, gives them training. This is known, but we must make it clear that after the Pahalgam terror attack, India's stance is to wipe off the terror sponsors. Now people from all over the world should gather to eliminate this source from which terrorists are located,' he said. (ANI)
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Foreign Secy Vikram Misri conveys India's 'zero tolerance to terror' to Japan's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs
Tokyo [Japan] May 22 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday held talks with Takehiro Funakoshi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan for the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister Dialogue in Tokyo. Misri conveyed India's zero tolerance for terrorism during the talks. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Tokyo stated, "H.E. Mr Vikram Misri, Hon'ble Foreign Secretary, joins H.E. Mr Takehiro Funakoshi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of Japan for the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister Dialogue in Tokyo. Discussions covered advancing the India Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, and conveying India's message on zero tolerance for terror." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo Meanwhile, earlier in the day, an All-Party Parliamentary Delegation from India met with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, reiterating India's unwavering national consensus and firm commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. Live Events The Japanese Foreign Minister expressed strong support for India's fight against terrorism and lauded the restraint shown by India, urging strict punishment for perpetrators of terror acts. JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha who led the delegation to Japan said," We presented India's stand strongly. He appreciated it and said that action should be taken against terrorism. He also appreciated the restraint India had shown. He supported India's stand against terrorism. He said that terrorism should be eliminated. He added that EAM S Jaishankar had briefed him on this. He offered his condolences on the Pahalgam attack and said that they (terrorists) should be punished." After their arrival in Tokyo today, members of the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation paid floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Edogawa, Tokyo. JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha, appealed to all world leaders to side with India against Pakistan's sponsorship of terrorism. Jha, while talking to ANI, said that the delegation is there to raise awareness of Operation Sindoor . "Pakistan is a state sponsor of terrorism. One must differentiate between terrorists and the terrorist sponsor, which is the state that promotes them, funds it, gives them training. This is known, but we must make it clear that after the Pahalgam terror attack, India's stance is to wipe off the terror sponsors. Now people from all over the world should gather to eliminate this source from which terrorists are located," he said. (ANI)
