Japan protests Chinese live-fire drill in nearby waters
Japan has filed a protest after Chinese and Russian warships conducted rare live-fire exercises within Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.
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Chinese and Russian warships have held live-fire drills inside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Reports indicate a Chinese warship conducted a rare machine gun test fire during the exercise.
Coverage from The Guardian notes this is the first time a Chinese warship has held live-fire drills in these economic waters. Reuters and The Japan Times report that Japan has formally protested the activity.
Future developments will depend on the outcome of Japan's protest and further actions by the Chinese and Russian naval forces in the region.
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Quick answers
What specific weaponry was tested?
According to Bloomberg, a Chinese warship conducted a machine gun test fire.
Which nations were involved in the drills?
The South China Morning Post reports that warships from China and Russia participated.
Is this a common occurrence?
The Guardian reports this is the first time a Chinese warship has held live-fire drills in Japan's economic waters, and The Japan Times describes the exercise as rare.
Coverage (7)
- Japan raises safety concern over Chinese destroyer's live-fire drills ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 16h ago
- Japan raises safety concern over Chinese destroyer's live-fire drills The Washington Post · 16h ago
- Chinese warship holds rare live-fire exercise inside Japan’s EEZ The Japan Times · 16h ago
- Japan says Chinese and Russian warships held live-fire drills within its EEZ South China Morning Post · 16h ago
- Chinese Warship Conducts Rare Machine Gun Test Fire in Japan EEZ Bloomberg.com · 16h ago
- Chinese warship holds live-fire drills inside Japan’s economic waters for first time The Guardian · 16h ago
- Japan protests Chinese live-fire drill in nearby waters Reuters · 16h ago
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