Japan Protests Consecutive Chinese Military Incursions

Tokyo responds to naval and airspace violations with strong diplomatic protests and defense budget increases.

A Chinese naval ship entered Japanese territorial waters near Kagoshima Prefecture early Saturday.
This follows a recent incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into Japanese airspace.
Japan's defense ministry monitored the naval vessel and issued a formal protest to China.
Tokyo has recorded multiple Chinese naval intrusions over the past year, raising security concerns.
Japan seeks a record defense budget to bolster its military capabilities against regional threats.