Chinese and Russian Naval Vessels Complete Circumnavigation of Japan
Japanese Defence Ministry deploys vessels and aircraft to monitor joint naval patrol.
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Three Chinese naval vessels and a Russian corvette completed a circumnavigation of the Japanese archipelago following a 17-day joint patrol, prompting concern from Tokyo.
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Warum es wichtig ist
Three Chinese naval vessels and a Russian corvette departed Qingdao on July 13 for a 17-day joint patrol.
Three Chinese naval vessels and a Russian Navy corvette left Qingdao in China on July 13, passing through the western Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, as part of a 17-day joint patrol.
Then on Sunday and Monday, three Chinese naval vessels – Type 055 and Type 052D missile destroyers alongside a Type 903 support ship – were spotted moving southwest through the Korea Strait, according to the Japanese Ministry of Defence.
The ministry said this week’s passage completed a circumnavigation of the Japanese archipelago for the three Chinese ships.
“This series of activities, including such joint voyages, is clearly intended as a show of force against Japan and is a matter of serious concern for Japan’s national security,” the defence ministry said on Tuesday, adding that Maritime Self-Defence Force vessels and patrol aircraft were sent to monitor the Chinese ships through the Korea Strait.
Offene Fragen
- What specific further military actions will Japan take?
- How will China and Russia respond to Japan's statements?
