Japan on Thursday (Jun 25) rejected claims that its military “harassed” a Chinese aircraft carrier strike group during over 40 days of “far-sea combat training” in the Pacific. This comes after the Chinese Navy accused Japan of “repeatedly” conducting close-range surveillance and “provocative harassment”. In a statement, Tokyo said that the claims were “not true”, adding that its forces will continue to conduct vigilance and surveillance in the surrounding area sea and airspace of the country.“Chinese state media have reported as if the Japan Self-Defense Forces engaged in interference or provocation against Chinese naval vessels, including the aircraft carrier Liaoning. Such claims are not true,” Japan’s Joint Staff said on X.The statement added, “In order to ensure Japan’s sovereignty and security, JMOD/JSDF will continue to conduct vigilant monitoring and surveillance of the waters and airspace surrounding Japan in a professional and steady manner, while maintaining a calm and resolute posture and placing the highest priority on safety.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-never-return-to-pre-war-conditions-iran-says-hormuz-under-tehran-control-1782178171914">‘Will never return to pre-war conditions’: Iran says Hormuz will be under Tehran control</a><h2>What did China claim?</h2>Earlier on Wednesday (Jun 25), Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported that the Chinese Navy’s Liaoning aircraft carrier flotilla returned to its home port on Monday (Jun 22) after the Japanese military “harassed” the strike group.“Japanese vessels and aircraft repeatedly conducted close-range tracking, surveillance and provocative harassment,” it is said.“The Liaoning carrier group maintained a high state of alert throughout, continuously launching carrier-based fighter aircraft for combat sorties, flexibly adjusting combat formations and responding professionally to Japan’s dangerous actions,” CCTV added.Earlier, on June 1, Japan said that the Chinese naval group carried out drills east of the Philippines in late May. It added that its forces conducted “surveillance and information gathering.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-requests-88-billion-for-iran-war-other-expenses-1782355453624">Trump administration requests $88 billion for Iran war, other expenses</a><h2>China-Japan ties</h2>Relations between China and Japan have long been marked by tension. The ties between the two countries turned worse after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that Tokyo could consider military involvement should Beijing attempt to seize Taiwan by force. Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory and has repeatedly stated that it reserves the option of using military force to bring the island under its control.In response to Japan’s increasingly assertive stance, China has issued advisories warning its citizens about travel to Japan and has introduced trade-related restrictions.On Wednesday (Jun 24), China said that it detained two Japanese nationals for “smuggling goods subject to a national export and import ban”. According to Japanese media reports, the individuals, employees of Fuji Electric, may have been investigated over allegations involving the attempted export of rare earth materials from China.Watch | China's Lineshine Wins Top Spot on Top 500 List; China Challenges America's Digital Empire <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-lineshine-wins-top-spot-on-top-500-list-china-challenges-america-s-digital-empire-1782374204436/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-lineshine-wins-top-spot-on-top-500-list-china-challenges-america-s-digital-empire-1782374204436/embed</a>&nbsp;

Japan rejected China's claim that it harassed the Liaoning carrier group during Pacific drills, calling the allegations false. The dispute adds to growing tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

Japan on Thursday (Jun 25) rejected claims that its military “harassed” a Chinese aircraft carrier strike group during over 40 days of “far-sea combat training” in the Pacific. This comes after the Chinese Navy accused Japan of “repeatedly” conducting close-range surveillance and “provocative harassment”. In a statement, Tokyo said that the claims were “not true”, adding that its forces will continue to conduct vigilance and surveillance in the surrounding area sea and airspace of the country. “Chinese state media have reported as if the Japan Self-Defense Forces engaged in interference or provocation against Chinese naval vessels, including the aircraft carrier Liaoning. Such claims are not true,” Japan’s Joint Staff said on X. The statement added, “In order to ensure Japan’s sovereignty and security, JMOD/JSDF will continue to conduct vigilant monitoring and surveillance of the waters and airspace surrounding Japan in a professional and steady manner, while maintaining a calm and resolute posture and placing the highest priority on safety.” Also read | ‘Will never return to pre-war conditions’: Iran says Hormuz will be under Tehran control What did China claim? Earlier on Wednesday (Jun 25), Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported that the Chinese Navy’s Liaoning aircraft carrier flotilla returned to its home port on Monday (Jun 22) after the Japanese military “harassed” the strike group. “Japanese vessels and aircraft repeatedly conducted close-range tracking, surveillance and provocative harassment,” it is said. “The Liaoning carrier group maintained a high state of alert throughout, continuously launching carrier-based fighter aircraft for combat sorties, flexibly adjusting combat formations and responding professionally to Japan’s dangerous actions,” CCTV added. Earlier, on June 1, Japan said that the Chinese naval group carried out drills east of the Philippines in late May. It added that its forces conducted “surveillance and information gathering.” Also read | Trump administration requests $88 billion for Iran war, other expenses China-Japan ties Relations between China and Japan have long been marked by tension. The ties between the two countries turned worse after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that Tokyo could consider military involvement should Beijing attempt to seize Taiwan by force. Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory and has repeatedly stated that it reserves the option of using military force to bring the island under its control. In response to Japan’s increasingly assertive stance, China has issued advisories warning its citizens about travel to Japan and has introduced trade-related restrictions. On Wednesday (Jun 24), China said that it detained two Japanese nationals for “smuggling goods subject to a national export and import ban”. According to Japanese media reports, the individuals, employees of Fuji Electric, may have been investigated over allegations involving the attempted export of rare earth materials from China. Watch | China's Lineshine Wins Top Spot on Top 500 List; China Challenges America's Digital Empire https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-lineshine-wins-top-spot-on-top-500-list-china-challenges-america-s-digital-empire-1782374204436/embed

Japan rejected China's claim that it harassed the Liaoning carrier group during Pacific drills, calling the allegations false. The dispute adds to growing tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

‘Claims are not true’: Japan rejects China’s accusation of ‘harassing’ aircraft carrier during Pacific drills

China has recently showcased a major leap in its naval power. For the first time, state broadcaster CCTV released footage of its Fujian aircraft carrier using an electromagnetic catapult system, also known as EMALS, to launch three different aircraft.The video showed the J-35 stealth fighter, the upgraded J-15T fighter, and the KJ-600 early warning aircraft taking off from Fujian’s deck, marking what state media called a “milestone” in the country’s carrier programme. This technology has until now only been seen on America’s newest carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.<h2>What is EMALS and why is it significant?</h2>Unlike older ski-jump ramps used on China’s Liaoning and Shandong carriers, the EMALS system allows aircraft to launch with heavier fuel and weapon loads. That means they can fly farther and hit harder. In practical terms, Fujian’s fighters can now strike targets at greater ranges, giving China the so-called “blue-water” capability that allows its navy to project power well beyond its shores. For Beijing, it is not just a technological achievement but also a signal of its growing ambition on the global stage.<h2>How does Fujian compare to US carriers?</h2>The EMALS system puts the Fujian in the same league as America’s USS Gerald R. Ford. However, there is one big difference, the Fujian is conventionally powered, while all US carriers use nuclear power. That means US carriers can stay at sea for months at a time, limited only by crew supplies, whereas Fujian must refuel at sea or in port. Even so, analysts say the Fujian is now China’s most advanced carrier and could be officially commissioned into the navy within weeks.<h2>What are the next steps for China’s navy?</h2>According to former US Navy captain Carl Schuster, the Fujian will go through more trials in the coming months, with integration tests involving the PLA Air Force and Rocket Force likely by spring next year. If successful, the Fujian will give China a powerful tool for extending its reach into contested regions like the South China Sea and beyond.<h2>Why does this come at a sensitive time?</h2>The timing of the carrier’s progress is notable. A US congressional delegation is currently in Beijing for talks, the first such visit in six years, focusing on military communication. US Representative Adam Smith warned that without direct dialogue, the world’s two biggest militaries risk dangerous miscalculations. “China is the most rapidly growing military and the most rapidly growing nuclear power in the world… It is dangerous for us not to be having regular communications,” he said in Beijing.Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, meanwhile, called on Washington to “remove disruptive and restrictive factors” to improve ties. The talks follow a phone call between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with both leaders set to meet at the APEC summit in South Korea next month.

China’s new Fujian carrier has launched fighter jets using an electromagnetic catapult for the first time. The system gives its navy more power at sea, though US carriers still have advantages.

China has recently showcased a major leap in its naval power. For the first time, state broadcaster CCTV released footage of its Fujian aircraft carrier using an electromagnetic catapult system, also known as EMALS, to launch three different aircraft. The video showed the J-35 stealth fighter, the upgraded J-15T fighter, and the KJ-600 early warning aircraft taking off from Fujian’s deck, marking what state media called a “milestone” in the country’s carrier programme. This technology has until now only been seen on America’s newest carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford. What is EMALS and why is it significant? Unlike older ski-jump ramps used on China’s Liaoning and Shandong carriers, the EMALS system allows aircraft to launch with heavier fuel and weapon loads. That means they can fly farther and hit harder. In practical terms, Fujian’s fighters can now strike targets at greater ranges, giving China the so-called “blue-water” capability that allows its navy to project power well beyond its shores. For Beijing, it is not just a technological achievement but also a signal of its growing ambition on the global stage. How does Fujian compare to US carriers? The EMALS system puts the Fujian in the same league as America’s USS Gerald R. Ford. However, there is one big difference, the Fujian is conventionally powered, while all US carriers use nuclear power. That means US carriers can stay at sea for months at a time, limited only by crew supplies, whereas Fujian must refuel at sea or in port. Even so, analysts say the Fujian is now China’s most advanced carrier and could be officially commissioned into the navy within weeks. What are the next steps for China’s navy? According to former US Navy captain Carl Schuster, the Fujian will go through more trials in the coming months, with integration tests involving the PLA Air Force and Rocket Force likely by spring next year. If successful, the Fujian will give China a powerful tool for extending its reach into contested regions like the South China Sea and beyond. Why does this come at a sensitive time? The timing of the carrier’s progress is notable. A US congressional delegation is currently in Beijing for talks, the first such visit in six years, focusing on military communication. US Representative Adam Smith warned that without direct dialogue, the world’s two biggest militaries risk dangerous miscalculations. “China is the most rapidly growing military and the most rapidly growing nuclear power in the world… It is dangerous for us not to be having regular communications,” he said in Beijing. Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, meanwhile, called on Washington to “remove disruptive and restrictive factors” to improve ties. The talks follow a phone call between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with both leaders set to meet at the APEC summit in South Korea next month.

China’s new Fujian carrier has launched fighter jets using an electromagnetic catapult for the first time. The system gives its navy more power at sea, though US carriers still have advantages.

China now has the technology that only US had till now - Is Beijing closing the gap with the US military?

Three Chinese ships, including the aircraft carrier Shandong, crossed the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, stated the island's Ministry of National Defence. 
 
"A (People's Liberation Army Navy) flotilla of three ships, led by the Shangdong aircraft carrier, passed through the Taiwan Strait around noon today... to the west of the median line, heading northward," the ministry said in a statement while speaking about the unofficial border in the middle of the strait. 
 
The allegations are the latest uptick in the escalating military tensions over the island which Beijing claims as its own territory. 
 
The ministry stated that the Shandong, which was commissioned in 2019, sailed around midday in a northerly direction through the strait sticking to its median line, which marks the unofficial barrier between the two countries.

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The military of Taiwan closely monitored the group, which was using its own aircraft and ships, and "responded appropriately", said the ministry in a short statement.

Taiwan's armed forces "have monitored the situation and tasked (civil air patrol) aircraft, navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to these activities," the ministry stated.

The defence ministry of China did not respond to the allegations and the armed forces of the country did not mention about any sailing on their official social media channels. 
 
Last month, the Shandong participated in the Chinese military drills around Taiwan, operating in the western Pacific. In March 2022, the Shandong sailed across Taiwan Strait, just hours before the US and Chinese presidents were due to talk.

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China's military activities have continued on a smaller scale around Taiwan after its war games formally ended last month.

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On Saturday, Taiwan's defence ministry had stated that eight Chinese fighter jets had passed through the strait's median line in a time span of 24 hours, something that the Chinese warplanes have been doing regularly since they held their earlier war games last August. 
 
China has never given up on the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control. 
 
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's government strongly rejects the sovereignty claims of Beijing and says that only the people of the island can decide their future.&nbsp;

The officials had last time reported in March 2022 that the Shandong had sailed through the Taiwan Strait. This happened right before China's Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden held talks over a phone call.

In December 2020, the carrier transited, a day after a US warship had passed through. In December 2019, Shandong also made a sail-by, weeks before Taiwanese voters went to the polls.

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Three Chinese ships, including the aircraft carrier Shandong, crossed the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, stated the island's Ministry of National Defence. "A (People's Liberation Army Navy) flotilla of three ships, led by the Shangdong aircraft carrier, passed through the Taiwan Strait around noon today.

Three Chinese ships, including the aircraft carrier Shandong, crossed the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, stated the island's Ministry of National Defence. "A (People's Liberation Army Navy) flotilla of three ships, led by the Shangdong aircraft carrier, passed through the Taiwan Strait around noon today... to the west of the median line, heading northward," the ministry said in a statement while speaking about the unofficial border in the middle of the strait. The allegations are the latest uptick in the escalating military tensions over the island which Beijing claims as its own territory. The ministry stated that the Shandong, which was commissioned in 2019, sailed around midday in a northerly direction through the strait sticking to its median line, which marks the unofficial barrier between the two countries. ALSO READ | Chinese invasion of Taiwan as early as 2025 could cost world economy $1 trillion: Report The military of Taiwan closely monitored the group, which was using its own aircraft and ships, and "responded appropriately", said the ministry in a short statement. Taiwan's armed forces "have monitored the situation and tasked (civil air patrol) aircraft, navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to these activities," the ministry stated. The defence ministry of China did not respond to the allegations and the armed forces of the country did not mention about any sailing on their official social media channels. Last month, the Shandong participated in the Chinese military drills around Taiwan, operating in the western Pacific. In March 2022, the Shandong sailed across Taiwan Strait, just hours before the US and Chinese presidents were due to talk. China’s unending military activities China's military activities have continued on a smaller scale around Taiwan after its war games formally ended last month. WATCH | China's territorial ambitions, claims over Taiwan On Saturday, Taiwan's defence ministry had stated that eight Chinese fighter jets had passed through the strait's median line in a time span of 24 hours, something that the Chinese warplanes have been doing regularly since they held their earlier war games last August. China has never given up on the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's government strongly rejects the sovereignty claims of Beijing and says that only the people of the island can decide their future. The officials had last time reported in March 2022 that the Shandong had sailed through the Taiwan Strait. This happened right before China's Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden held talks over a phone call. In December 2020, the carrier transited, a day after a US warship had passed through. In December 2019, Shandong also made a sail-by, weeks before Taiwanese voters went to the polls. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Recent satellite photographs indicate China's construction of its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-build-four-nuclear-aircraft-carriers-to-catch-up-with-us-navy-report-195614">third aircraft carrier</a> is well underway, a Washington think tank reported Tuesday.

ChinaPower, a unit of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, published photos of a large vessel under construction at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-chinas-first-indigenously-built-aircraft-carrier-completes-sea-test-137911">Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai</a>.

The bow and hull are already under assembly, the pictures indicated, and are likely to be the beginnings of the 80-85,000 tonne type 002 aircraft carrier the Chinese navy has been known to be planning.

"Visible through the clouds and mist is what looks to be a bow and main hull section of a large vessel," ChinaPower said.

"While details regarding the Type 002 are limited, what is observable at Jiangnan is consistent with what is expected for the People's Liberation Army Navy's third aircraft carrier."

China's first carrier, the three decade-old, 66,000 tonne Liaoning, was acquired from Russia.

The second, a home-built carrier designated Type 001A and based on the Liaoning's design began sea trials, one year ago.

ChinaPower said that, based on the photos, the Jiangnan shipyard appears to be building a new tower crane, a floodable ship basin and a launching channel to accommodate the huge new carrier.

In a report published online, ChinaPower said the carrier is expected to be completed in 2022. In January a senior Chinese naval expert said the country needs "at least" three carriers to defend its coastline and global interests.

"Our country has an 18,000-kilometre (11,000-mile) long coastline. Also, our economy is outward looking and our interests abroad are growing," said Commodore Zhang Junshe, a member of the Naval Research Institute.

Recent satellite photographs indicate China's construction of its third aircraft carrier is well underway, a Washington think tank reported Tuesday. ChinaPower, a unit of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, published photos of a large vessel under construction at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai.

Recent satellite photographs indicate China's construction of its third aircraft carrier is well underway, a Washington think tank reported Tuesday. ChinaPower, a unit of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, published photos of a large vessel under construction at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai. The bow and hull are already under assembly, the pictures indicated, and are likely to be the beginnings of the 80-85,000 tonne type 002 aircraft carrier the Chinese navy has been known to be planning. "Visible through the clouds and mist is what looks to be a bow and main hull section of a large vessel," ChinaPower said. "While details regarding the Type 002 are limited, what is observable at Jiangnan is consistent with what is expected for the People's Liberation Army Navy's third aircraft carrier." China's first carrier, the three decade-old, 66,000 tonne Liaoning, was acquired from Russia. The second, a home-built carrier designated Type 001A and based on the Liaoning's design began sea trials, one year ago. ChinaPower said that, based on the photos, the Jiangnan shipyard appears to be building a new tower crane, a floodable ship basin and a launching channel to accommodate the huge new carrier. In a report published online, ChinaPower said the carrier is expected to be completed in 2022. In January a senior Chinese naval expert said the country needs "at least" three carriers to defend its coastline and global interests. "Our country has an 18,000-kilometre (11,000-mile) long coastline. Also, our economy is outward looking and our interests abroad are growing," said Commodore Zhang Junshe, a member of the Naval Research Institute.

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Taiwan said today it was closely monitoring the movements of China&#39;s sole aircraft carrier and five other warships, which earlier passed south of the island on an exercise held amid worsening cross-strait relations.

The Liaoning and five escorts sailed 20 nautical miles outside Taiwan&#39;s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) in the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines yesterday, the defence ministry said.

The ships continued sailing south-west after passing 90 nautical miles to the south of Taiwan&#39;s southernmost point Eluanbi Monday morning. They later travelled to the south-east of the Dongsha Islands in the South China Sea, the ministry added.

&quot;The military has been on guard and fully monitoring the Liaoning. We urge the public to rest assured,&quot; it said.

Taiwanese media said an unspecified number of F-16 fighter jets and warships were deployed in Taiwan&#39;s ADIZ to closely watch the Chinese warships. The ministry declined to comment.

Japan&#39;s defence ministry said earlier that eight Chinese vessels, including the carrier and three destroyers, were spotted by one of its ships in the central part of the East China Sea on Saturday afternoon.

Chinese media has reported that the aircraft carrier was headed for the Pacific on exercise for the first time.

The navy drills are seen as a show of strength by Beijing at a time of rising tensions with Taiwan and the United States following a protocol-breaking telephone conversation between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and US President-elect Donald Trump.

It was the latest in a series of recent exercises staged by China, after its military aircraft passed near Taiwan on December 10 for the second time in a month.

Taiwan&#39;s defence minister Feng Shih-kuan has called the timing of China&#39;s air exercises a coincidence, but warned the island still faces a military threat.

China views self-ruling Taiwan as part of its territory awaiting unification, by force if necessary, even though the two sides split in 1949 after a civil war.&nbsp;

(AFP)

China's Liaoning and five escorts sailed only 20 nautical miles away from Taiwan's territory, its defence ministry said

Taiwan said today it was closely monitoring the movements of China's sole aircraft carrier and five other warships, which earlier passed south of the island on an exercise held amid worsening cross-strait relations. The Liaoning and five escorts sailed 20 nautical miles outside Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) in the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines yesterday, the defence ministry said. The ships continued sailing south-west after passing 90 nautical miles to the south of Taiwan's southernmost point Eluanbi Monday morning. They later travelled to the south-east of the Dongsha Islands in the South China Sea, the ministry added. "The military has been on guard and fully monitoring the Liaoning. We urge the public to rest assured," it said. Taiwanese media said an unspecified number of F-16 fighter jets and warships were deployed in Taiwan's ADIZ to closely watch the Chinese warships. The ministry declined to comment. Japan's defence ministry said earlier that eight Chinese vessels, including the carrier and three destroyers, were spotted by one of its ships in the central part of the East China Sea on Saturday afternoon. Chinese media has reported that the aircraft carrier was headed for the Pacific on exercise for the first time. The navy drills are seen as a show of strength by Beijing at a time of rising tensions with Taiwan and the United States following a protocol-breaking telephone conversation between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and US President-elect Donald Trump. It was the latest in a series of recent exercises staged by China, after its military aircraft passed near Taiwan on December 10 for the second time in a month. Taiwan's defence minister Feng Shih-kuan has called the timing of China's air exercises a coincidence, but warned the island still faces a military threat. China views self-ruling Taiwan as part of its territory awaiting unification, by force if necessary, even though the two sides split in 1949 after a civil war. (AFP)

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