A high-stakes confrontation unfolded between China and Japan near the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands as both countries’ military forces engaged over territorial airspace and waters. A Chinese helicopter entered Japan’s airspace, prompting a swift response from Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force, while four Chinese ships, armed with autocannons, patrolled Japan’s waters. This marks the 11th Chinese intrusion in 2025, adding to the rising tensions in the East China Sea.
