Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara says China’s claims about Japan Self-Defense Force’s dangerous flight are inaccurate, adds very important to get understanding of other countries, including the US, regarding Japan's stance

Says:

• Have seen no change in China's export of rare earths to Japan.

Analysis details (01:06)

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  Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi said Chinese military planes directed radar at Japan's self-defence forces twice. It was separately reported that Japanese PM Takaichi said the incident involving Chinese fighter jets directing radar at Japanese planes is extremely regrettable, while she said they will respond calmly and resolutely to the development.
  


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  Japan is reportedly frustrated at the Trump administration’s silence over the row with China and urged the US to give PM Takaichi more public support, according to FT.


• Australia’s Defence Minister Marles said they are deeply concerned about the actions of China following the air incident near Japan, while Marles discussed with Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi common serious concerns about the situation in the South China Sea and East China Sea.

08 Dec 2025 - 01:02- ForexGeopolitical- Source: Newswires