Handout photograph taken on a marine surveillance plane B-3837 shows the disputed islets, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, December 13, 2012.
China On Alert After Japan Scrambles Jets Over E. China Sea -- Voice of America
China says it is on alert after Japan dispatched fighter jets over the East China Sea.
Japanese media report Japan sent F15 fighter aircraft after detecting a Chinese marine surveillance plane in disputed airspace near contested islands in the East China Sea.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters Tuesday Beijing will pay close attention to Japan's decision to dispatch fighter jets. She said China's surveillance plane was conducting routine patrols at the time.
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Update: China on alert for Japanese fighter jets over East China Sea: spokeswoman -- Xinhuanet (China)
My Comment: China is slowly escalating tensions with Japan over these islands. Expect a Chinese jet escort for their marine surveillance planes soon.
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