Chinese official warns Australia on navy movements in East, South China Seas
China has urged Australia to notify it of navy movements in the contested South China Sea and East China Sea.
Tue Nov 28 2023
China cities cancel flights, prepares to halt trains as Typhoon Muifa closes in
Typhoon Muifa gains strength in the East China Sea, triggering China's first "red alert" this year.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Japan rejects China's claim over disputed islands
The activities of Chinese government vessels are based on Beijing's claims and represent a violation of international law.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Russia sends nuclear-capable bombers on mission near South Korea, Japan
Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers have flown over the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan, the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea.
Thu Aug 24 2017
Chinese jets intercept US radiation-sniffing plane, US says
China's Defence Ministry, in a short statement, said the U.S. account "did not accord with the facts".
Sat May 20 2017
Chinese jets intercept U.S. radiation-sniffing plane, U.S. says
She said the WC-135 was carrying out a routine mission at the time and was operating in accordance with international law.
Fri May 19 2017
Japan scrambles jets over China drone flight near disputed islets
Japan and China have long been at loggerheads over the tiny, uninhabited islands, called the Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China.
Fri May 19 2017
Japan spots Chinese aircraft carrier in East China Sea
The eight are expected to sail between the main island of Okinawa Prefecture and the island of Miyako, also Okinawa, to enter the Western Pacific.
Tue Dec 27 2016
China installs radar in disputed waters: Japanese media
China has installed a radar with potential military functions in a disputed area of the East China Sea, Japanese media said.
Sun Aug 07 2016
Japan's far-flung island defence plan seeks to turn tables on China
Japan is fortifying its far-flung island chain in the East China Sea under an evolving strategy that aims to turn the tables on China's navy and keep it from ever dominating the Western Pacific Ocean.
Fri Dec 18 2015
Balloon to disputed islands crashes
Japan's Coast Guard says it has rescued a Chinese man whose hot air balloon crashed as he was trying to fly to a group of disputed islands.
Thu Jan 02 2014
Maritime disputes, Syria crisis to dominate ASEAN talks
The two-day session, which began on Wednesday, has focused heavily on rival claims in the South China Sea and the East China Sea.
Thu Aug 29 2013
US, Japan review worst-case plans for island dispute
US and Japanese officers are discussing worst-case contingency plans for retaking disputed islands in the East China Sea if China moves to seize them.
Thu Mar 21 2013
Japan says three Chinese ships in disputed waters
Japan's coastguard said three Chinese surveillance ships were in the territorial waters of disputed islands in the East China Sea on Thurs.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Japan coastguard says more China ships in disputed waters
Japan said three Chinese surveillance ships entered its territorial waters off disputed East China Sea islands on Sunday, hours after one of Beijing's fisheries patrol boats sailed into the zone.
Sun Feb 24 2013