Japan often intercepts Chinese naval ships near its territorial waters when they pass through international straits.

The number of Chinese naval vessels transiting Japan’s southern Osumi Strait hit a record high 15 in 2025, raising concerns ...

Japan says it is still a peaceful nation and the buildup is necessary for a more self-reliant military that can better deter ...

Chinese pilots made the fewest approaches toward Japanese airspace in more than a decade this spring and summer, even as Beijing increased its drone flights near Japan’s westernmost island, according ...

China's drill in waters near Taiwan in December are seen as a test run for a blockade and a message to the United States.