A Foreign Ministry spokesman answered questions from reporters about Japan's claim that Chinese Navy carrier-based aircraft “radar irradiated” Japanese Self-Defense Forces fighter jets. Q: According to reports, in the early morning of December 7, Japan's Minister of Defense, Shinjiro Koizumi, held a temporary press conference, saying that the J-15 fighter jets on board the Chinese Navy aircraft carrier Liaoning had carried out intermittent radar irradiation on the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter twice on the high seas southeast of the main island of Okinawa on the afternoon of December 6, and defined it as a “dangerous act beyond the scope required for the safe flight of the aircraft.” He also claimed that he had lodged a “strong protest” with the Chinese side. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? A: The Chinese military has stated its strict position on this issue. The truth is very clear. Frequent proximity reconnaissance and interference by Japanese fighter jets on China's normal military activities is the biggest risk to sea and air safety. The Chinese side did not accept Japan's alleged negotiations, rejected them on the spot, and filed separate counternegotiations in Beijing and Tokyo. Under the current circumstances, the Japanese side is hyping up the so-called “radar irradiation” issue, reversing black and white, blaming others, portraying tension, and misleading the international community, all with ulterior motives. The Chinese side firmly opposes this. We strongly urge Japan to immediately stop dangerous acts that interfere with China's normal training activities, and stop all irresponsible false hype and political manipulation.

A Foreign Ministry spokesman answered questions from reporters about Japan's claim that Chinese Navy carrier-based aircraft “radar irradiated” Japanese Self-Defense Forces fighter jets. Q: According to reports, in the early morning of December 7, Japan's Minister of Defense, Shinjiro Koizumi, held a temporary press conference, saying that the J-15 fighter jets on board the Chinese Navy aircraft carrier Liaoning had carried out intermittent radar irradiation on the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter twice on the high seas southeast of the main island of Okinawa on the afternoon of December 6, and defined it as a “dangerous act beyond the scope required for the safe flight of the aircraft.” He also claimed that he had lodged a “strong protest” with the Chinese side. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? A: The Chinese military has stated its strict position on this issue. The truth is very clear. Frequent proximity reconnaissance and interference by Japanese fighter jets on China's normal military activities is the biggest risk to sea and air safety. The Chinese side did not accept Japan's alleged negotiations, rejected them on the spot, and filed separate counternegotiations in Beijing and Tokyo. Under the current circumstances, the Japanese side is hyping up the so-called “radar irradiation” issue, reversing black and white, blaming others, portraying tension, and misleading the international community, all with ulterior motives. The Chinese side firmly opposes this. We strongly urge Japan to immediately stop dangerous acts that interfere with China's normal training activities, and stop all irresponsible false hype and political manipulation.