Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Japan are escalating over military and diplomatic issues.
• China accuses Japan of inconsistent claims regarding military encounters, while Japan denies these allegations.
• Both nations are wary of each other’s military activities, with China criticizing Japan’s military buildup.
• Cultural and economic exchanges are strained, as seen in the cancellation of Japanese events in China.
• Regional security concerns are heightened by joint military exercises between China and Russia.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• Chinese Foreign Minister criticizes Japan’s inconsistent claims about radar illumination incidents.
• China warns against Japan’s military buildup and revival of militarism, viewing it as a threat to regional stability.
• China states it informed Japan about air drills but claims details were insufficient to prevent misunderstandings.
• Chinese media portrays Japan as playing the victim in historical and military contexts, suggesting a need for Japan to acknowledge its past actions.

Japan Perspective (Japan Sources)

• Japan denies China’s claim that its Self-Defense Forces’ jets locked radar on Chinese aircraft, asserting the incident did not occur as described.
• Japanese sources emphasize the need for transparency and communication to avoid military misunderstandings with China.
• Japan is concerned about China’s military activities, including joint exercises with Russia, which are viewed as security threats.
• Cultural exchanges are impacted, exemplified by the cancellation of a concert by Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki in Macau amid ongoing tensions.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [en-US] Chinese FM slams Japan’s inconsistent claims on ‘radar illumination’ - Global Times (12/10/2025)
2. [en-US] Real alarm bell in East Asia comes from Japan’s eternal victim cosplay - Global Times (12/10/2025)
3. [en-US] China’s consumer prices rise, fighter jet stand-off audio: SCMP daily highlights - South China Morning Post (12/10/2025)
4. [en-US] China ‘did tell Japan about air drills but not in enough detail to avoid danger’ - South China Morning Post (12/10/2025)
5. [en-US] China warns against Japan’s military buildup and militarism revival - news.cgtn.com (12/10/2025)
6. [en-US] South Korea vows ‘stern response’ in Liancourt Rocks dispute with Japan - South China Morning Post (12/10/2025)
7. [en-US] Beijing seeks ‘fair and just maritime order’ in South China Sea - South China Morning Post (12/10/2025)
8. [en-US] China-Russia bomber patrol ‘a serious security’ concern, Japanese minister says - South China Morning Post (12/10/2025)
9. [en-US] Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki cancels Macau show as Beijing-Tokyo rift continues - South China Morning Post (12/10/2025)
10. [en-US] Lemaire reveals the pick of his three HKIR rides: ‘She’s a true Group One filly’ - South China Morning Post (12/10/2025)
11. [en-US] High net worth Asians turn increasingly bullish on crypto: report - Nikkei Asia (12/11/2025)
12. [en-US] USTR Greer to speak with Indonesian counterpart on trade deal dispute - Nikkei Asia (12/10/2025)
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14. [en-US] South Korea eyes creating $3.1bn foundry to grow local chip sector - Nikkei Asia (12/10/2025)
15. [en-US] Mexico’s lower house approves tariffs on Chinese, Asian imports - Nikkei Asia (12/10/2025)
16. [en-US] Chinese automaker GAC to make EV foray in Japan in 2026 - Nikkei Asia (12/10/2025)
17. [en-US] Japanese ivory trade attracts fresh global scrutiny - The Japan Times (12/10/2025)
18. [en-US] Amazon to invest $35bn in India as e-retail competition heats up - Nikkei Asia (12/10/2025)
19. [en-US] Japan denies Beijing claim that SDF jets locked radar on Chinese aircraft - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (12/10/2025)
20. [en-US] Nissan, UK AI company Wayve to launch self-driving system by FY2027 - Nikkei Asia (12/10/2025)